Oktoberfest American Kickoff: Beer & Cocktail Festival

Shipgarten 7581 Colshire Dr, McLean, VA

Join us on Saturday, October 7th, for our American Kickoff Festival at Shipgarten! Adults and children of all ages are welcome as there will be Oktoberfest activities going on throughout the day! ***Shipgarten opens at 11 AM & the festival runs from 1 PM until 6 PM. The restaurant closes at 2 AM*** AMERICAN COMPETITIONS: 2:00 PM - Rubber Band Cup Shooting 3:00 PM - Keg Curling 4:00 PM - Minute Jenga 5:00 PM - Stein Hoisting ♫ Live Jeffer Herbert (12:30PM - 3:30PM) ♫ Live B12 (4:00 PM - 7:30 PM) ♫ Live DJ Khozz (8:00 PM - 2:00 AM) "Shipgarten offers 2-155" TV Walls, 8 TVs, 2 outdoor projectors & 3 indoor Projectors!!!! You can buy wine, beer, and cider by the bottle AND MORE!!!... ➳ Hot Spiked Apple Cider ➳ Hot Non-Alcoholic Apple Cider ➳ Apple Pie Moonshines ➳ Apple Sangrias ➳ 50+ Beers and Ciders to sample (Jockey boxes will be set up with various types of beers for you to sample) ➳ Meet and Greet Brewery and Cider Reps! ➳ Bier & Cider with 50+ Samples ➳ Bratwursts, Pretzels, Wings, Special of the Day ➳ Outdoor Games & Activities ➳ Pet Friendly ➳ Giveaways, Competitions, & Prizes ➳ Kids' Corner with Face Painting, Moon Bounce, Crafts, and More ➳ Photo Booth Click here for Festival Menu ✪ Featured Breweries ✪ 6 Bears & A Goat Bär Hafen Märzen / 6.2% ABV / 22 IBU / 186 CAL / Fredericksburg, VA / An elegant, malty German amber lager with a clean, rich, toasty and bready malt flavor, restrained bitterness, and a dry finish that encourages another drink. Alewerks Pumpkin Ale Pumpkin / 7.3% ABV / 219 CAL / Williamsburg, VA / This amber colored ale is loaded with Pumpkin pie aroma and flavor. It actually does taste like Pumpkin pie! At 7.3% ABV, it will keep you warm on a cool... Alewerks Pumpkin Latte Pumpkin / 7.3% ABV / 219 CAL / Williamsburg, VA / Alewerks' world-famous Pumpkin Ale brewed with coffee, vanilla, and lactose. BarrieHaus Beer Oktoberfest Märzen / 5.5% ABV / 165 CAL / Tampa, FL / Beale's Oktoberfest Märzen / 5.6% ABV / 18 IBU / 168 CAL / Bedford, VA / This annual favorite is back again! Celebrating the season with this classic German style. Brasserie Dubuisson Bush Blonde Triple Belgian Strong Golden Ale / 10.5% ABV / 21 IBU / 315 CAL / Pipaix, Wallonie / In this tripel, the in-bottle re-fermentation has given an intense effervescence to the aromas of the Bush Blonde. The re-fermentation has also sympathetically developed the Blonde's well-rounded, tender character. Brasserie Dubuisson Bush Caractère Belgian Strong Golden Ale / 12% ABV / 25 IBU / 360 CAL / Pipaix, Wallonie / Introduced in 1933 under the name of “Bush Beer”, this is one of the oldest specialty beers in Belgium and the flagship brand of the Dubuisson Brasserie. The Bush Caractère is... Brooklyn Cider House Bone Dry Cider - Traditional / 6.9% ABV / 150 IBU / 207 CAL / New Paltz, NY / Brooklyn Cider House Half Sour Cider - Traditional / 5.8% ABV / 174 CAL / New Paltz, NY / Brooklyn Cider House Little Wild Cider - Traditional / 5% ABV / 150 CAL / New Paltz, NY / Little Wild is a semi-sweet, wild-fermented cider that is tart, earthy and bursting with fresh apple, citrus and honey aromas. Brooklyn Cider House Raw Cider - Traditional / 6.9% ABV / 207 CAL / New Paltz, NY / Brooklyn Cider House Rosé Cider - Rosé / 5.8% ABV / 174 CAL / New Paltz, NY / Fruity, bubbly, off-dry Brouwerij De Halve Maan Brugse Zot Belgian Blonde / 6% ABV / 23 IBU / 180 CAL / Bruges, Vlaanderen / Brugse Zot is a goldenblond beer with a rich froth and a fruity flavouring. The beer is brewed with four different kinds of malt and two aromatic varieties of hop... Brouwerij De Halve Maan Straffe Hendrik Brugs Tripel Bier 9° Belgian Tripel / 9% ABV / 35 IBU / 270 CAL / Bruges, Vlaanderen / Straffe Hendrik is a Bitter Tripel Ale of 9% abv. The beer was originally from Bruges and brewed in Bruges by brewery De Halve Maan. In 1981, Henri Maes and his... Dortmunder Actien-Brauerei DAB Export / Dortmunder Export Lager - Dortmunder / 5% ABV / 23 IBU / 150 CAL / Dortmund, Nordrhein-Westfalen / Following the introduction of the bottom-fermented brewing process in the mid-19th century, a new beer type became popular and shaped the consumption habits of beer drinkers. The fresh, pale brew... Drunk Fruit Lychee Hard Seltzer Hard Seltzer / 4.5% ABV / 135 CAL / Sterling, VA / Lychee is a tropical fruit that is beloved staple of Asian households worldwide and one of the most common flavors in Asian snacks. Our seltzer captures the floral aromas of... Drunk Fruit Melon Hard Seltzer Hard Seltzer / 4.5% ABV / 135 CAL / Sterling, VA / Honeydew melon is an iconic flavor in the world of Asian sweets. Ours takes inspiration from perhaps the most iconic of them all: the Melona bar, an ice pop that... Drunk Fruit Yuzu Hard Seltzer Hard Seltzer / 4.5% ABV / 135 CAL / Sterling, VA / Yuzu is a unique citrus fruit commonly found in Japanese cuisines. Its flavor profile is blend between a grapefruit and a mandarin orange. Our crisp double-filtered seltzer accentuates the signature... Fair Winds Nautifest Märzen / 5.5% ABV / 20 IBU / 165 CAL / Lorton, VA / Oktoberfestbier - Vienna and Dark Munich malts drive the toasty malt backbone to this copper colored lager. Lightly hopped with German noble hops Tettnanger and Hallertau Mittelfruh for a subtle,... Hardywood Park Farmhouse Pumpkin Pumpkin / 8.5% ABV / 21 IBU / 255 CAL / Richmond, VA / Brewed in the style of the farmhouse ales of Belgium's southern countryside, Hardywood Farmhouse Pumpkin utilizes a blend of rye, wheat and barley in the grain bill, earthy

The Great Zucchini hosts Oktoberfest for Kids

Shipgarten 7581 Colshire Dr, McLean, VA

Shipgarten, the top Tysons Corner Restaurant for families, is having the Great Zucchini host the Kids & Family Festival on October 8th from 12-6 PM! Join us for a magical day with the Great Zucchini and have an unforgettable day! There will be moonbounces, face painting, magic tricks, outdoor games and activities, and more! Shipgarten is dog friendly, on or off leash, so bring all family members, even the furry ones, to this full day of fun. We offer great food options for the entire family including the doggies! Come out to Shipgarten to make some forever family memories and experience some magic on October 8th! ***Shipgarten opens at 11 AM & the festival runs from 12 PM until 6 PM. Restaurants close at 2 AM***   EVENT SCHEDULE: 12-3PM Jake the Great 3:15 PM ★ The Great Zucchini as our Magical Host★ ALL DAY Family Football Shipgarten offers 2-155" TV Walls, 8 TVs, 2 outdoor projectors & 3 indoor Projectors to watch ALL the football games 🏈🏈   ADDITIONALLY: ★ 2 Moon Bounces ★ 2 Playground sets ★ Photo Booth with Accessories ★ Kids’ Corner with Face Painting, Crafts, and More ★ Outdoor Games & Activities ★ Giveaways, Competitions & Prizes ★ Dog Friendly (Check out our Dog menu, play in the dog park, or just bring your pup along) ★ Bier & Samples ★ Great food

Event Series Movement Mondays: Uncork & Unwind

Movement Mondays: Uncork & Unwind

Join us at Shipgarten for Movement Mondays! This Monday, we will have Uncork & Unwind led by yoga instructors, Anh and Ashley. These classes are free, but donations are appreciated. All abilities and skill levels are welcome! Please bring a yoga mat, a reusable water bottle, and other preferred yoga props. We recommend bringing sunglasses, a towel, and sunscreen too! Our class will start with a 45 minute detoxing Vinyasa flow followed by a 30 minute unwinding Restorative yoga (passive stretching) practice ending with a relaxing meditation to fully decompress from your day and get your week moving in the right direction! All levels welcome. Nourish your body with food and drink from Shipgarten after this relaxing practice! We will have $6 glasses of pinot grigio, rosè, and a red blend! Parking is available at 1700 Old Meadow Road McLean, VA 22102 with free shuttle service. Event Schedule: 6:00 - 6:15 PM Welcome and Stretches 6:15 - 7:00 PM Vinyasa Yoga 7:00 - 7:30 PM Restorative Yoga + Meditation 7:30 - 8:00 PM Social time with Q&A var exampleCallback = function() { console.log('Order complete!'); }; window.EBWidgets.createWidget({ // Required widgetType: 'checkout', eventId: '706277734717', iframeContainerId: 'eventbrite-widget-container-706277734717', // Optional iframeContainerHeight: 425, // Widget height in pixels. Defaults to a minimum of 425px if not provided onOrderComplete: exampleCallback // Method called when an order has successfully completed });

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Event Series Request Fridays

Request Friday’s

Shipgarten 7581 Colshire Dr, McLean, VA

Get ready to experience live music like never before! Choose from a catalogue of over 300 songs, and our talented musicians will perform your favorite tracks live. Whether you’re in the mood for classics, today’s hits, or something in between, we’ve got you covered. Scan the QR code below to explore our song list and request your top pick! Event Details:   When? Every Friday night from 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM. Host? Brought to you by the incredible Franklin Music. Admission? Free! No cover charge required. Food & Drink Specials:   Where to Park? We’ve got you covered with free parking and shuttle services available at 1700 Old Meadow Road.  

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Oktoberfest Beer, Cider & Shooters Beer Olympics Festival

Shipgarten 7581 Colshire Dr, McLean, VA

Join us at Shipgarten on October 14th for our Beer Olympics! We will have live music from 12 - 7:30, plus TONS of games and competitions. We will also be holding a special beer tasting with a wide variety guests can either buy a sample of or request a full pour of any featured beers! The festival runs from 1:00-6:00 PM on July 29th - make sure you don't miss it!   ***Shipgarten opens at 11 AM & the festival runs from 1 PM until 6 PM. Restaurant closes at 2 AM***   EVENT SCHEDULE: 1:00 PM - Cornhole Tournament Starts (weather permitting) 2:00 PM - Water Balloon Toss (weather permitting) 3:00 PM - 3 Legged Race (weather permitting) 3:30 PM - 60-Second Jenga Tower Building Contest 4:00 PM - Water Pong Competition Starts 5:00 PM - Stein Hoisting Contest 🎵 12-3:30 PM - Jason Hibler 🎵 4-7:30 PM - Jake Mimikos ♫ 8:00 PM-2:00 AM - Shipgarten After Dark   ADDITIONALLY: ➳40+ beer & cider samples from local breweries to choose from ➳ Photo Booth with Accessories ➳Great food ➳Dog Friendly (Check out our Dog menu, play in the dog park, or just bring your pup along) ➳ Bratwursts, Pretzels, Wings, & Special of the Day! ➳ Outdoor Games & Activities ➳ Giveaways, Competitions & Prizes ➳ Kids Corner with Face Painting, Moon Bounce, Crafts and more! Click Here for Festival Menu *Featured Breweries*  2 Silos Cream Ale Cream Ale / 6% ABV / 18 IBU / 180 CAL / Manassas, VA / An American Cream Ale infused with raw clover honey, milk sugar, orange peel, and natural vanilla flavor to create a velvety smooth, medium-bodied, and delectably delicious interpretation on this American... 2 Silos Gingerbread Ale Winter Ale / 7.2% ABV / 22 IBU / 216 CAL / Manassas, VA / This holiday season we’re bringing back our fan favorite Gingerbread Ale! Available in limited release, this spiced winter seasonal is crafted with ginger, cinnamon and clove. These nostalgic... 2 Silos Mosaic Goat DIPA IPA - Imperial / 8.5% ABV / 52 IBU / 255 CAL / Manassas, VA / This Double IPA was crafted to showcase a sticky blend of Cashmere, El Dorado, and Mosaic hops. Double dry-hopped to enhance the already pungent aromas, taste a balance of over-ripened... Alewerks Pumpkin Ale Pumpkin / 7.3% ABV / 219 CAL / Williamsburg, VA / This amber colored ale is loaded with Pumpkin pie aroma and flavor. It actually does taste like Pumpkin pie! At 7.3% ABV, it will keep you warm on a cool...  Alewerks Pumpkin Latte Pumpkin / 7.3% ABV / 219 CAL / Williamsburg, VA / Alewerks' world-famous Pumpkin Ale brewed with coffee, vanilla, and lactose. Beale's Oktoberfest Märzen / 5.6% ABV / 18 IBU / 168 CAL / Bedford, VA / This annual favorite is back again! Celebrating the season with this classic German style. Dortmunder Actien-Brauerei DAB Export / Dortmunder Export Lager - Dortmunder / 5% ABV / 23 IBU / 150 CAL / Dortmund, Nordrhein-Westfalen / Following the introduction of the bottom-fermented brewing process in the mid-19th century, a new beer type became popular and shaped the consumption habits of beer drinkers. The fresh, pale brew... Fair Winds Howling Verse IPA - American / 7% ABV / 210 CAL / Lorton, VA / Howling Verse IPA Mash-Up is a 50/50 blend of both breweries flagship IPA’s. Fair Winds Brewing Company’s West Coast IPA - Howling Gale and Virginia Beer Company’s Hazy IPA -... Fair Winds Ironmaster IPA IPA - American / 6% ABV / 12 IBU / 180 CAL / Lorton, VA / Flaked oats, pale malt and a touch of light crystal for malt presence. Notes of peach, grapefruit and melon from double dry-hop additions of Citra, Amarillo and Columbus hops.  Lost Rhino Face Plant IPA - American / 6.8% ABV / 65 IBU / 204 CAL / Ashburn, VA / A strong, malty backbone balances the mountain of whole cone hops we pack into our American Style IPA. Moderate grapefruit bitterness and herbal aromas take your palate for a ride.... Lost Rhino Meridian Kolsch Kölsch / 5% ABV / 25 IBU / 150 CAL / Ashburn, VA / From Meridian Hill across the Prime Meridian, wherever you’re headed, travel light with our classic Kolsch. The perfect companion to keep you fresh even days after your last real shower.... Lost Rhino RhinO'fest Märzen / 5.5% ABV / 21 IBU / 165 CAL / Ashburn, VA / A beer designed for the funfair of traditional German culture (which wouldn’t be complete without beer). Our Märzen is an excellent companion to Autumn’s first chill with its full body,... Mustang Sally PHREAK: Raspberry, Guava, Pink Himalayan Sea Salt Sour - Fruited / 6.2% ABV / 186 CAL / Chantilly, VA / Sour Ale With Raspberry, Guava, & Sea Salt. The Newest Additional To Our Rotating PHREAK Series. Old Bust Head Caramel Macchiato Stout Stout - Oatmeal / 5.8% ABV / 32 IBU / 174 CAL / Vint Hill, VA / Using our Oatmeal Stout as a base, and locally roasted coffee from Cafe Kreyol, our Caramel Macchiato Stout has the rich aroma a flavored iced coffee. Vanilla extract, and natural... Old Bust Head Graffiti House IPA - American / 7.5% ABV / 75 IBU / 225 CAL / Vint Hill, VA / From Civil War scrawls on the walls of Graffiti House to illicit aerosol artistry we all endeavor to leave our mark. Our Graffiti House West Coast Style IPA asserts... Old Bust Head Vixen Red Ale - Irish / 5.3% ABV / 23 IBU / 159 CAL / Vint Hill, VA / Our deep amber Vixen Irish Red, has a luster as rich as the thick-coated red fox that roams the local wood. Medium bodied, with a clean finish, Vixen draws you... Old Ox Black Ox Porter - Other / 6% ABV / 20 IBU / 180 CAL / Ashburn, VA / A robust rye porter with hints of coffee and chocolate nicely

Paw Patrol, Chase, Sky, and Marshall hosts Oktoberfest for Kids

Shipgarten 7581 Colshire Dr, McLean, VA

Shipgarten, the top Tysons Corner Restaurant for families, is hosting a festival with Paw Patrol, Chase, and Marshall for kids on Sunday, October 15th from noon to 6 PM! Bring the whole family for an unforgettable experience meeting friendly, furry creatures along with face painting and arts & crafts kids can enjoy. We also have live music, moonbounces, and a full playground so everyone can have a blast! Dogs are welcome at Shipgarten too, whether on-leash or in our off-leash dog park! We offer lots of treats such as Pup Cups and Kongs filled with peanut butter so the whole family can enjoy a treat.   ***Shipgarten opens at 11 AM & the festival runs from 12 PM until 6 PM. Restaurants close at 2 AM***   EVENT SCHEDULE: 12-3 PM - Live Magic Performance by Jake the Great 3:00-3:30 PM Mini hot dog-eating comp German music freeze dance game 3:30 ★ TBA ★ 8 PM - 1:30 AM - Shipgarten After Dark   ADDITIONALLY: ★ 2 Moon Bounces ★ 2 Playground sets ★ Photo Booth with Accessories ★ Kids’ Corner with Face Painting, Crafts, and More ★ Outdoor Games & Activities ★ Giveaways, Competitions & Prizes ★ Dog Friendly (Check out our Dog menu, play in the dog park, or just bring your pup along) ★ Bier & Samples ★ Great food

Oktoberbreast 2023

It’s our largest fundraiser of the year! Sponsored by The Willow Foundation since 2017, Oktoberbreast is a German-themed day party filled with drinks, dancing, prizes, and more, suitable for the whole family. Join us for a day of fun as we raise money for advanced cancer research. We’re pleased to host our event again this year at Shipgarten, a Biergarten in Tyson’s Corner, VA. Shipgarten boasts four food concepts with multiple snack, meal, and drink options for purchase, a dog park, a children’s playground, lawn games, and more. All family members are invited to join in on the fun! Your ticket gets you access to our event with live music, raffle prizes, games, and our 2023 Willow Foundation branded silicone food storage bag. You’ll also get one drink ticket redeemable for house beers and wine, or our special Oktoberbreast cocktail. Under-21 tickets without drink tickets are available, too. New giveaways! This year, we’re so excited to be sponsored by Knockaround, the ultra-popular sunglasses brand. The first 150 Oktoberbreast tickets will also receive a free pair of Knockaround sunglasses upon entry. Become a VIP sponsor! VIP sponsors receive five entry tickets to Oktoberbreast, fifteen drink tickets, 50 raffle tickets, special mention in event materials, and extra Willow swag including five Knockaround sunglasses and five of our new Willow hats

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