Shipgarten

Toy Story Hosts Oktoberfest Kids and Family Festival
2024-10-14 08:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Shipgarten, 7581 Colshire Dr, McLean, VA, 22102
Get Ready for a Toy Story-Themed Oktoberfest at Shipgarten! 🎡🍂
Calling all families and Toy Story fans! 🧸✨ Join us at Shipgarten, Tysons Corner’s top family-friendly destination, for a special Oktoberfest Festival on Sunday, October 14th from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM. This event is packed with activities, entertainment, and surprises that will make for an unforgettable day for both kids and adults alike.
Bring the whole crew and enjoy the magic of meeting your favorite Toy Story characters—Buzz, Woody, and Jessie—live in action! Plus, there will be plenty of furry friends to meet at our petting zoo, along with fun-filled activities like face painting, arts & crafts, and much more. 🎨🖌️
Event Highlights:

12:00 PM – 6:00 PM: 🎨 FREE Face Painting & Arts & Crafts
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM: 🎩 Magical Live Performance by Jake the Great
3:00 PM: ★ Buzz, Woody, and Jessie’s Live Toy Story Performance ★

But that’s not all! Our venue is loaded with family-friendly attractions, including:

2 Giant Moon Bounces
2 Full Playground Sets
A Photo Booth with Fun Accessories 📸
Kids’ Corner featuring games, crafts, and more surprises!

Football Fans, We’ve Got You Covered! 🏈 Enjoy all the games on our massive 2-155” TV Walls, 8 strategically placed TVs, and both indoor and outdoor projectors to make sure you don’t miss a single play.
Dog-Friendly Venue 🐾 Bring your furry pals along to join in the fun! Whether they’re on-leash or enjoying the freedom of our off-leash dog park, Shipgarten has treats like Pup Cups and Peanut Butter Kongs to keep your pup as happy as your kids.
🍔 Delicious Food & Drink Options for Everyone 🍻

Enjoy a variety of tasty bites and beverages.
Sample our special Oktoberfest beer selections and local brews.

Shipgarten opens at 11:00 AM, with the festival running from 12:00 PM until 6:00 PM. Restaurant closes at 12:00 AM, so feel free to stay and enjoy the evening!

📍 Location:

7581 Colshire Dr. McLean, VA
Free Parking: 1700 Old Meadow Rd

Come celebrate the joy of family, food, and fun at our Toy Story-themed Oktoberfest! ✨

Toy Story Hosts Kids and Family Oktoberfest
2024-10-14 08:00 - 14:00
Shipgarten, the top Tysons Corner Restaurant for families, is hosting an Oktoberfest Festival with Toy Story for kids on Sunday, October 14th 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.
EVENT SCHEDULE:
12-6 PM – Free Face Painting + Arts & Crafts
12-3 PM – Live Magical Performance by Jake the Great
3 PM ★Buzz, Woody, and Jessie Live Performance★
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Shipgarten offers 2-155″ TV Walls, 8 TVs, 3 outdoor projectors & 3 indoor Projectors to watch ALL the football games
***Shipgarten opens at 11 AM & the festival runs from 12 PM until 6 PM. Restaurant closes at 12 AM***
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

Black Panther and Frozen Hosts Kids and Family Festival
2024-10-13 08:00 - 14:00
Shipgarten, the top Tysons Corner Restaurant for families, is hosting an Oktoberfest Festival with Black Panther and Frozen for kids on Sunday, October 13th 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.
EVENT SCHEDULE:
12-6 PM – Free Face Painting + Arts & Crafts
12-3 PM – Live Magical Performance by Jake the Great
3 PM ★Black Panther & Frozen Live Performance★
ALL DAY Family Football
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Shipgarten offers 2-155″ TV Walls, 8 TVs, 3 outdoor projectors & 3 indoor Projectors to watch ALL the football games
***Shipgarten opens at 11 AM & the festival runs from 12 PM until 6 PM. Restaurant closes at 12 AM***
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

Shipgarten After Dark ft. Bianca Diamond
2024-10-12 20:00 - 2024-10-13 02:00, 2024-10-05 20:00 - 2024-10-06 02:00, 2024-09-28 20:00 - 2024-09-29 02:00, 2024-09-21 20:00 - 2024-09-22 02:00
🎉 Shipgarten After Dark with Bianca Diamond – The Queen of the Night in McLean! 🎉
Join us every Saturday at Shipgarten After Dark for an unforgettable night with Bianca Diamond, one of D.C.’s most celebrated DJs. Feel the energy and dance the night away to the hottest dance, top 40s, and hip hop beats until 2 AM.
FREE ADMISSION! Come for cocktails, beer, great vibes, and one of Tysons/McLean’s best outdoor spaces. Check the dates below to catch Bianca Diamond live on the decks and don’t miss the party.

Latino Oktoberfest Music Festival
2024-10-12 08:00 - 22:00
Join us for an unforgettable fusion of Latin culture and Oktoberfest traditions at Shipgarten’s Latin Oktoberfest Music Festival!
When:

Saturday, October 12th
Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM

Celebrate the vibrant spirit of Latin America with a unique Oktoberfest twist! This all-day, free event brings together the best of Colombian and South American music, blending it with soft rock vibes for a celebration unlike any other. Get ready for an incredible day of music, dancing, and cultural festivities, perfect for all ages.
🎉 First 100 Attendees Get a FREE Festival T-Shirt! 🎉
Be one of the first to download your ticket and claim your complimentary festival t-shirt! Don’t miss out—secure your spot early!
Event Schedule:

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Kick off the day with DJ Arturo spinning 90s Colombian hits and soft rock, plus fun family-friendly competitions, raffles, games, and contests.
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Enjoy the first live set from our band, Zip Code, blending smooth soft rock with Latin influences.
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Keep the energy high with another set of fantastic music from DJ Arturo.
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Zip Code returns for a second set of live Latin-infused soft rock.
8:00 PM – 9:30 PM: Dance to your favorite songs from La Sonora Dinimita
9:30 PM – 2:00 AM: Close out the night with DJ Rivera spinning an exciting mix of Latin and American music.

🍻 Drinks & Specials:

Try beers from Latin American countries including Honduras, Guatamala and MORE!
Sip on Antioqueño, a traditional Colombian spirit, and enjoy a fresh twist on your Oktoberfest experience.

Bring your friends, family, and dancing shoes for an unforgettable day of music, culture, and celebration! Whether you’re soaking in the sounds of live Latin music, joining in on the games, or just enjoying the lively atmosphere, Shipgarten’s Latin Oktoberfest Music Festival is the place to be.

Karaoke Thursdays
2024-10-10 19:00 - 2024-10-11 00:00, 2024-10-03 19:00 - 2024-10-04 00:00, 2024-09-26 19:00 - 2024-09-27 00:00, 2024-09-19 19:00 - 2024-09-20 00:00
🎤 FREE Karaoke Thursdays at Shipgarten (Tysons / McLean)! 🎤
Every Thursday at Shipgarten, experience a night full of music, fun, and great vibes right in McLean. Step up to the mic, sing your favorite hits, and enjoy a one-of-a-kind atmosphere — with free admission! Whether you’re the singer or just here to cheer, you’re guaranteed a great time.
🍺 Nightly Specials:

👉 Gather your crew, book your table, and enjoy an unforgettable Thursday night in Tysons!

Midweek Trivia Fun at Shipgarten
2024-10-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-10-02 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-09-25 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-09-18 19:00 - 21:00
Join us every Wednesday night at Shipgarten for an exciting Trivia Night hosted by Elliot from Pour House Trivia! Test your knowledge across a variety of fun and challenging topics while enjoying our unbeatable happy hour specials. Gather your friends and compete for the glory of trivia champion. The best part? It’s completely free to play! Come for the trivia, stay for the great food, drinks, and lively atmosphere. Whether you’re a trivia enthusiast or just looking for a fun night out, Shipgarten is the place to be every Wednesday from 7:00pm to 9:00pm.

Wednesday Pre-Trivia Deals
2024-10-09 15:00 - 18:30, 2024-10-02 15:00 - 18:30, 2024-09-25 15:00 - 18:30, 2024-09-18 15:00 - 18:30
🎉 Pre-Trivia Wednesdays at Shipgarten (Tysons / McLean)! 🎉
Get the party started before our legendary Wednesday trivia with the best specials and an unbeatable vibe right here in McLean. 🍕🍻
💥 Top Specials:

Bring your squad, enjoy the deals, and stick around for trivia fun! Plus, FREE ENTRY and we’re right in the heart of Tysons / McLean. 🚀

Taylor Swift, Miss Rachel, and Spider-Man Host Kids and Family Oktoberfest
2024-10-06 08:00 - 14:00
Shipgarten, the top Tysons Corner Restaurant for families, is hosting an Oktoberfest Festival with Taylor Swift and Miss Rachel lookalike’s plus Spiderman for kids on Sunday, October 6th 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.
EVENT SCHEDULE:
12-6 PM – Free Face Painting + Arts & Crafts
12-3 PM – Live Magical Performance by Jake the Great
3 PM ★Taylor Swift lookalike, Miss Rachel lookalike and Spiderman Live Performance★
ALL DAY Family Football
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Shipgarten offers 2-155″ TV Walls, 8 TVs, 3 outdoor projectors & 3 indoor Projectors to watch ALL the football games
***Shipgarten opens at 11 AM & the festival runs from 12 PM until 6 PM. Restaurant closes at 12 AM***
ADDITIONALLY:
★ 2 BRAND NEW 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

UFC 307 Watch Party: Pereira vs Rountree Jr.
2024-10-05 16:00 - 19:30
UFC 307 Watch Party: Pereira vs Rountree Jr.
Join us for an exhilarating night of intense MMA action at the UFC Noche Watch Party! Witness this card featuring a ton of experienced fighters, including a title fight between Alex Pereira and Khalil Rountree Jr!
Get ready to cheer, shout, and feel the adrenaline rush as you watch the world’s best fighters showcase their skills. The atmosphere will be electric, with fellow fight fans gathering to support their favorite athletes. Don’t miss out on this epic event!
Shipgarten offers 2-155″ TV Walls, 8 TVs, 3 outdoor projectors & 3 indoor to watch ALL the fights!
Featured Fights
Light Heavyweight: (C) Alex Pereira vs Khalil Rountree Jr.
W Bantamweight: (C) Raquel Pennington vs Julianna Peña
Bantamweight: Jose Aldo vs Mario Bautista
Middleweight: Roman Dolidze vs Kevin Holland

Oktoberfest American Kickoff Beer, Wine & Cider Festival
2024-10-05 09:00 - 14:00
Join us on Saturday, October 5th, 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***
COMPETITIONS:
-2:00 Pie Eating Contest (Fastest to Clear a Plate of Whipped Cream Wins $25 Gift Card!)
-3:00 Cornhole Tournament (Bracket-style, Winning Team Wins $50 Gift Card!)
-4:00 Keg Curling (Most Reps of an Empty Keg in 1 Minute Wins $25 Gift Card!)
-5:00 Stein Hoisting (Longest Endurance Holding a Filled Stein Wins $25 Gift Card!)
♫ Tyler Goldsten Trio Live Music (3:30 PM – 7:30 PM)
♫ Shipgarten After Dark with Bianca Diamond (8:00 PM – 2:00 AM)
👊UFC 307 Watch Party: Pereira vs Rountree Jr. (8:00PM)
“Shipgarten offers 2-155” TV Walls, 8 TVs, 3 outdoor projectors & 3 indoor Projectors!!!!
ADDITIONALLY
➳ Meet and Greet Brewery Reps from Germany & the US and get some BIER-ducation from them. Throughout the day each rep will talk about the history, flavor and process fo the biers they are pouring
➳ Various beers to sample from local and international breweries
➳ Photo Booth with Accessories for you and your pup(s)!
➳Cookout featuring great food including grilled burgers and hot dogs
➳Mulled wine & cocktails
➳Dog Friendly (Check out our Dog menu, play in the dog park, or just bring your pup along)
➳ Lawn Games & Activities including ladder toss, cornhole, connect 4, giant chess & checkers & MORE)
➳ Giveaways, Competitions & Prizes
Click here for Festival Menu
✪ Featured Breweries ✪
Bitter Fruit Iron Simms Peach Chamomile Saison
Farmhouse Ale – Saison ⁄ 6.5% ABV ⁄ 195 CAL ⁄ Chantilly, VA ⁄
Bitter Fruit Kickin It WIT B. Mitch
Wheat Beer – Witbier ⁄ 5% ABV ⁄ 150 CAL ⁄ Chantilly, VA ⁄
Brewed in collaboration with former NFL kick returner Brian Mitchell. This beer was brewed at Old Bust Head.
Hacker-Pschorr Münchner (Munich) Gold
Lager – Dortmunder ⁄ 5.5% ABV ⁄ 15 IBU ⁄ 165 CAL ⁄ Munich, Bayern ⁄
“Munich Gold” closely resembles our Münchner Hell in terms of taste and mainly owes its popularity to a slightly higher original gravity and the malty note. The result is a full-bodied yet mild taste which delivers an increasingly bitter note before culminating into an aromatic finish. A real treat for true beer connoisseurs! The types of barley grown in the Swabian Jura and in the Upper Palatinate Region of Bavaria are excellently suited for the production of this timeless classic. Hacker-Pschorr has been brewing beer in the traditional Bavarian manner since 1417. The high-quality beers the brewery produces are all brewed in accordance with the Bavarian Purity Law and contain only water, malt and hops.
Hacker-Pschorr Oktoberfest Märzen
Märzen ⁄ 5.8% ABV ⁄ 174 CAL ⁄ Munich, Bayern ⁄
The traditional Hacker-Pschorr Oktoberfest Märzen. Note that this is not the Festbier served at the Wies’n.
Paulaner Brauerei Oktoberfest Märzen / Original Münchner Märzen
Märzen ⁄ 5.8% ABV ⁄ 20 IBU ⁄ 174 CAL ⁄ Munich, Bayern ⁄
An amber beer style that was developed over 200 years ago to celebrate the original Oktoberfest. The Märzen name comes from “March beer” because it was historically brewed in March to be at peak flavor for the Oktoberfest celebration. Today this style is available year-round in the US due to popular demand.
Paulaner Brauerei Paulaner Oktoberfest Bier
Festbier ⁄ 6% ABV ⁄ 180 CAL ⁄ Munich, Bayern ⁄
Ever since 1818 we have brewed our bottom-fermented Oktoberfest Bier during Oktoberfest – Germany’s favourite Oktoberfest beer and a true institution in Munich. The glass is full of October sunshine, strong and golden. The perfect balance of a light taste of hops and a strong note of malt. A feast of a beer, which always goes down well. This beer is only brewed for the Oktoberfest. That’s where it belongs, along with all the fun of the fair like the Ferris wheel and roasted almonds. The fact that we can brew this beer every year for the Oktoberfest is an honour and a pleasure. We belong to the 6 breweries, which have the exclusive permission to supply their beer at the largest folk festival in the world where we serve over a million litres in our beer tents – brought to your table by waitresses who easily carry ten 1 litre beer mugs (Mass) at once. A distinguishing feature from other festival beers is the particular harmony of balance between the sweeter taste of malt and that of the hops. The initial mild taste followed by a stronger note, invites you to take a second taste. By tradition it is also slightly stronger than a normal Lager, but the high grade of fermentation makes it particularly easy to drink. Friends of a good beer like to take the time to savour their beer, ideally with a typical beer tent snack like smoked mackerel or radish with bread and chives and mini meatballs.
WINE
La Crema Sauvignon Blanc
La Crema Cabernet Sauvignon
La Crema Monterey Pinot Noir
La Crema Monterey Chardonnay
PARKING: 1700 Old Meadow Road, McLean, VA 22102.
Parking is conveniently located five minutes away by foot and we offer a completely free, pet friendly, and complimentary Shuttle Bus service that runs on a continuous loop to and from the venue and parking lot! Another alternative is our $20 valet service.
We are also conveniently located steps away from the McLean Metro Station.
Uber Drop Off: 7581 Colshire Dr., McLean, VA 22102

True Crime Trivia
2024-09-29 14:00 - 16:00
FREE TICKETS HERE
Unlock the secrets of the criminal underworld at our True Crime Trivia Night! 🕵️‍♀️🔍 Gather your crime-solving team, analyze the clues, and venture into the world of unsolved mysteries. Who will be the ultimate trivia detective and crack the code? The suspense awaits! 🚨
Tickets are per person NOT per team. You will enter your team once you arrive.
PRIZE ELIGIBILITY IS LIMITED TO THE 1ST 25 TEAMS.

FREE TICKETS HERE

Poppy and Branch Hosts Kids and Family Oktoberfest
2024-09-29 08:00 - 14:00
Poppy and Branch Host Kids and Family Oktoberfest at Shipgarten!
Join us for a fun-filled Kids and Family Oktoberfest celebration at Shipgarten, hosted by your favorite Trolls characters, Poppy and Branch! This family-friendly event is packed with exciting activities and entertainment for everyone to enjoy.
Event Highlights:

Meet and Greet with Poppy and Branch: Get a chance to meet the lively Trolls duo and take memorable photos.
Fun Games and Activities: Participate in Oktoberfest-themed games and activities suitable for all ages.
Craft Stations: Unleash your creativity with fun crafts and art projects for the kids.
Live Music and Entertainment: Enjoy lively music and performances throughout the day.
Delicious Food and Refreshments: Savor a variety of delicious snacks and beverages.

Date: September 29th
Time: 12PM-6PM
Location: Shipgarten, 7581 Colshire Dr, McLean, VA 22102
Bring the whole family for a day of laughter, creativity, and fun at our Kids and Family Oktoberfest! Don’t miss out on this fantastic event! 🎉🥨

UFC Paris Watch Party with UFC Fairfax Gym
2024-09-28 10:00 - 13:00
Join us for the UFC Paris: Moicano vs. Saint Denis fight card on September 28 from 2 to 5 PM! Visit our UFC GYM Fairfax table for free pad work demos, a chance to snap a photo with a UFC belt, enter our raffle, and more. Everyone’s welcome—don’t miss the action!

DOGTOBER-FEST
2024-09-28 09:00 - 14:00
Continue the Oktoberfest fun with your furry friends! Join us for: Dogtoberfest! The best part is that we will have various rescues that will be bringing dogs that are up for adoption! We will have multiple vendors set up selling various treats, toys, clothes and more! Oh and don’t forget about the 50+ beers to sample!
So bring your family, friends, along with your pup(s) and join us on Saturday, September 28th for cold bier, delicious food and events going on throughout the day for all ages!
***Shipgarten opens at 11 AM & the festival runs from 1 PM until 6 PM. Restaurant closes at 2 AM***
EVENT SCHEDULE
12:00 PM UFC FIght Night Paris Watch Party: Saint Denis vs Moicano
2:00 PM Doggy Games in Our Off-Leash Dog Park (Biggest, Smallest, Best Dressed, Best Trick – $25 Gift Card to Owners and Free Pup Cup to Winning Dogs!)
3:00 PM Dog & Owner Relay Race in Our Off-Leash Dog Park (Quickest through a Hula Hoop, up and down a slide, and catching a treat – $25 Gift Card to Fastest Time!)
4:00 PM Hot Dog Eating Contest (Fastest to Eat 5 Glizzys Wins $25 Gift Card!)
5:00 PM Stein Hoisting (Longest Endurance Holding a Filled Stein Wins $25 Gift Card!)
5:30 PM Doggy Costume Contest Oktoberfest Style ($25 gift card to the Wiener!
3:30 – 7:30 PM Live Music
8:00 PM – 2:00 AM Okotberfest After Party with DJ Bianca Diamond
“Shipgarten offers 2-155″ TV Walls, 8 TVs, 2 outdoor projectors & 3 indoor Projectors to watch ALL the football games Including four games at once.”
ADDITIONALLY
➳ Meet and Greet Brewery Reps from Germany, Belgium, Austria & the US and get some BIER-ducation from them. Throughout the day each rep will talk about the history, flavor and process fo the biers they are pouring
➳ Various beers to sample from local and international breweries
➳ Photo Booth with Accessories for you and your pup(s)!
➳Great food including German style BBQ
➳German mulled wine & cocktails
➳Dog Friendly (Check out our Dog menu, play in the dog park, or just bring your pup along)
➳ Lawn Games & Activities including ladder toss, cornhole, connect 4, giant chess & checkers & MORE)
➳ Giveaways, Competitions & Prizes
We will also be serving samples of all our regular draft beers from Tysons Biergarten and Waffles & Tacos.
History of Oktoberfest:
Oktoberfest is the world’s largest beer festival. Held annually in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, it is a folk festival running from mid or late September into October (this year it officially starts in Munich on September 21st), with more than 6 million people from around the world in attendance every year. Locally, it is often called the Wiesn, after the colloquial name for the fairgrounds (Theresienwiese). Oktoberfest is an important part of Bavarian culture, having been held since 1810.
Kronprinz (Crown Prince) Ludwig (1786-1868), later King Ludwig I (reign: 1825-1848), married Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen on October 12, 1810. The citizens of Munich were invited to attend the festivities held on the fields in front of the city gates to celebrate the royal event. The fields were named Theresienwiese (“Theresa’s Meadow”) in honour of the Crown Princess, and have kept that name ever since, although the locals have since abbreviated the name simply to the “Wiesn”. Horse races, in the tradition of the 15th century Scharlachrennen (Scarlet Race at Karlstor), were held on October 17 to honor the newlyweds. Every year since this tradition has been repeated and is now called “Oktoberfest”.PARKING: 1700 Old Meadow Road, McLean, VA 22102.
Parking is conveniently located five minutes away by foot and we offer a completely free, pet friendly, and complimentary Shuttle Bus service that runs on a continuous loop to and from the venue and parking lot! Another alternative is a $20 valet service.
We are also conveniently located steps away from the McLean Metro Station.
Uber Drop Off: 7581 Colshire Dr., McLean, VA 22102

Kid's Oktoberfest Kickoff Hosted by Petting Zoo
2024-09-22 08:00 - 14:00
Shipgarten, the top Tysons Corner Restaurant for families, is hosting a Petting Zoo for kids on Sunday, October 22nd 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. Restaurant closes at 12 AM
EVENT SCHEDULE:

2-3 PM – Live Magical Performance by Jake the Great
★ Petting Zoo ★ starts between 3 and 3:30 for an hour

ALL DAY Family Football
Shipgarten offers 2-155″ TV Walls, 8 TVs, 3 outdoor projectors & 3 indoor Projectors to watch ALL the football games

Oktoberfest Bavarian Kickoff
2024-09-21 09:00 - 14:00
Join us on Saturday, September 21st, for the official “tapping of the keg” flown all the way from Germany to kickoff Oktoberfest with us at Shipgarten! We will have a fantastic selection of over 50 biers from Germany, Belgium, Austria, and the US for everyone to enjoy. Representatives from several breweries will join us to showcase their biers!
***Shipgarten opens at 11 AM & the festival runs from 1 PM until 6 PM. Restaurant closes at 2 AM***
BAVARIAN GAMES SCHEDULE:
1:15 PM Oktoberfest Kickoff Ceremonial Ribbon Cutting
1:20 PM – “Tapping of the Keg”- MYSTERY TAPPER
2:00 PM Pretzel Toss (First Team to Catch 3 Pretzels on stick WIns $25 Gift Card)
3:00 PM Stein to Stein Pour (Most Coordinated Team to Fill The Stein Wins $25 Gift Card!)
4:00PM Keg Curling (Most Reps of an Empty Keg in 1 Minute Wins $25 Gift Card!)
4:30 PM Costume Contest ($100 gift card Most Authentic, $50 gift card Best Couple, and $25 gift card for Funniest)
5:00PM Stein Hoisting (Longest Endurance Holding a Filled Stein Wins $25 Gift Card!)
♫ 3:30 to 7:30pm: “Irresponsible” Live Music
♫ 8:00 PM – 2:00 AM Oktoberfest After Party with DJ Bianca Diamond
ADDITIONALLY
➳ Meet and Greet Brewery Reps from Germany, Belgium, Austria & the US and get some BIER-ducation from them. Throughout the day each rep will talk about the history, flavor and process fo the biers they are pouring
➳ Various beers to sample from local and international breweries
➳ Photo Booth with Accessories for you and your pup(s)!
➳Great food including German style BBQ
➳German mulled wine & cocktails
➳Dog Friendly (Check out our Dog menu, play in the dog park, or just bring your pup along)
➳ Lawn Games & Activities including ladder toss, cornhole, connect 4, giant chess & checkers & MORE)
➳ Giveaways, Competitions & Prizes
Click Here for Festival Menu
✪ Featured Breweries ✪
DELIRIUM
Delirium – Huyghe Delirium Nocturnum
Belgian Strong Dark Ale ⁄ 8.5% ABV ⁄ 24 IBU ⁄ 255 CAL ⁄ Melle, Vlaams Gewest
Color and Sight: Dark Chocolate Brown with a compact foam, white-yellow, stable and creamy. Odor Touches of caramel, mocca and chocolate. Spices
such as licorice and coriander are also present. Taste: Initially…
Delirium – Huyghe Delirium Deliria
Belgian Strong Golden Ale⁄ 8.5% ABV ⁄ 32 IBU ⁄ 255 CAL ⁄ Melle, Vlaams Gewest ⁄
Colour and appearance: a pale blonde colour and fine creamy-white head which clings to the glass. Flavour: A pleasant sparkling carbonate content produces a soft, full taste perception. The aroma is very balanced with a fruity, flowery background and an initial Chardonnay impression which evolves into a spicy, mild aroma of hops. Taste: Full-bodied and balanced with fruity tones of apple and Chardonnay grapes. Deliria has a fine, mild bitterness in its aftertaste and a splendid, round feel in the mouth which evolves well. Special beer brewed once a year to mark International Women’s Day.
RADEBERGER GRUPPË
Radeberger Gruppe Clausthaler ISO 0.0
Non-Alcoholic – Other ⁄ 29 IBU ⁄ 0 CAL ⁄ Frankfurt am Main, Hessen ⁄ 3.20
Perfectly providing tasteful refreshment for active people looking to reward themselves with a high quality, great tasting 0.0% brew. Clausthaler ISO 0.0% is the tasteful, exciting and healthy option to refuel and hydrate your body after exercising and being active.
Radeberger Gruppe Sion Kölsch
Kölsch ⁄ 4.8% ABV ⁄ 144 CAL ⁄ Frankfurt am Main, Hessen ⁄
http://www.sion.de Brewing is the art of creating something special with the few ingredients specified by the purity law and the Kölsch convention. Pure water from our own well, top-fermenting yeast from our own pure culture, the best barley and wheat malt and selected hop varieties – the result is delicious: tangy and fresh on the tongue, slightly dry and hoppy on the palate, slim and elegant in the finish. Simply good taste, which can take the following forms.
Radeberger Gruppe Radeberger Pilsner
Pilsner – German ⁄ 4.8% ABV ⁄ 33 IBU ⁄ 144 CAL ⁄ Frankfurt am Main, Hessen ⁄
Crowned the official drink by King Friedrich August III of Saxony, Radeberger, a pilsner style beer brewed near Dresden, is characterized by its dazzling and refreshing taste and has long been enjoyed by German nobility.
Radeberger Gruppe Schöfferhofer Grapefruit
Shandy ⁄ 2.5% ABV ⁄ 75 CAL ⁄ Frankfurt am Main, Hessen ⁄
Now that you’ve discovered the new unique taste of our beer, we salute your ways to keep it fresh. As an original – the first to combine Hefeweizen beer
Allgäuer Brauhaus Oberdorfer Festbier
Festbier ⁄ 5.4% ABV ⁄ 162 CAL ⁄ Kempten (Allgäu), Bayern ⁄
SCHNEIDER-WEISSE
Schneider Weisse G. Schneider & Sohn Aventinus (TAP06)
Bock – Weizendoppelbock ⁄ 8.2% ABV ⁄ 16 IBU ⁄ 246 CAL ⁄ Kelheim, Bayern
For golden moments by the fireplace: “Mein Aventinus” – the wholehearted, dark ruby coloured wheat beer, intensive and fiery, warming, well-balanced and tender. Bavaria’s oldest wheat “Doppelbock” – brewed since 1907! Its sturdy body in combination with its sweet malty aroma is an invitation to profound indulgence – an ingenious blend with a strong body. Perfectly matches rustic dishes, dark roasts and sweet desserts.
Schneider Weisse G. Schneider & Sohn Festweisse 2024
Festbier ⁄ 6.2% ABV ⁄ 28 IBU ⁄ 186 CAL ⁄ Kelheim, Bayern
ASLIN
Aslin Arctic Sauce
Sour – Fruited Gose ⁄ 6% ABV ⁄ 180 CAL ⁄ Alexandria, VA ⁄
Sour Ale w/ Blue Raspberry, Cherry, Lime, Milk Sugar and Vanilla
Aslin Festbier
Festbier ⁄ 5.5% ABV ⁄ 165 CAL ⁄ Alexandria, VA ⁄
This festive golden lager boasts a very slight spiciness and pleasant herbal notes, coupled with a crisp bitterness unique to the Oktoberfest brew. Malty, toasty and with slight caramel notes, Festbier has a smooth mouthfeel and a very clean finish. Crispy and crushable just the way we like ‘em.
WINE
La Crema Monterey Chardonnay
La Crema Monterey Pinot Noir
La Crema Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon (only place to have it, not even in grocery stores)
La Crema Sonoma Sauvignon Blanc
We will also be serving samples of all our regular draft beers from Tysons Biergarten and Waffles & Tacos.
History of Oktoberfest:
Oktoberfest is the world’s largest beer festival. Held annually in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, it is a folk festival running from mid or late September into October (this year it officially starts in Munich on September 21st), with more than 6 million people from around the world in attendance every year. Locally, it is often called the Wiesn, after the colloquial name for the fairgrounds (Theresienwiese). Oktoberfest is an important part of Bavarian culture, having been held since 1810.
Kronprinz (Crown Prince) Ludwig (1786-1868), later King Ludwig I (reign: 1825-1848), married Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen on October 12, 1810. The citizens of Munich were invited to attend the festivities held on the fields in front of the city gates to celebrate the royal event. The fields were named Theresienwiese (“Theresa’s Meadow”) in honour of the Crown Princess, and have kept that name ever since, although the locals have since abbreviated the name simply to the “Wiesn”. Horse races, in the tradition of the 15th century Scharlachrennen (Scarlet Race at Karlstor), were held on October 17 to honor the newlyweds. Every year since this tradition has been repeated and is now called “Oktoberfest”.
PARKING: 1700 Old Meadow Road, McLean, VA 22102.
Parking is conveniently located five minutes away by foot and we offer a completely free, pet friendly, and complimentary Shuttle Bus service that runs on a continuous loop to and from the venue and parking lot! Another alternative is a $20 valet service.
We are also conveniently located steps away from the McLean Metro Station.
Uber Drop Off: 7581 Colshire Dr., McLean, VA 22102

Mystics vs Fever Watch Party with La Crema Wines
2024-09-19 15:00 - 17:30
La Crema joins us at Shipgarten to sample their wines while we all watch our hometown Mystics face off against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever!
