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Barks and Brews- Puppy Love Festival

This February we’re all about puppy love! Show your pup a little extra love and bring them out to Shipgarten February 18th from 1-6pm for our Barks and Brews festival 🍻🐾 Try deluxe homemade treats from our doggie vendors, play in our dog park, or give your pup something from our special dog menu. Enjoy sampling over 40 breweries, compete in festival events for prizes, or take pictures in our photo booth- there’s something for everyone! ***Shipgarten opens at 11 AM & the festival runs from 1 PM until 6 PM. Restaurant closes at 2 AM*** EVENT SCHEDULE: ♫ Live Music (12:30 PM – 7:30 PM) ♫ 12:30-3:30 PM Nick Tierra 2:00 PM Treat Catch (Dog) Contest 3:15 PM – ★ Live Character Performance by Batman, Cinderella & Spiderman★ 4:30 PM Best Puppy Love (Dog) Contest ♫ 4-7:30 PM Bethany Gates ♫ Live DJ (8:00 PM-2:00 AM) 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! ★We plan on adding another 25+ beers to this menu the week of the event★ ★We will also be serving samples of all our regular draft beers from Tysons Biergarten and Waffles & Tacos. To see Beer Sampling menu, click here… To see Tysons Biergarten’s list, click here… To see Waffles & Tacos’ list, click here…

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Black Panther & Beauty and the Beast Host Family Festival

This Valentine’s Day keep it cozy with hot drink specials from our winter menu! February 11th from 1-6pm come out to Shipgarten for our Valentine’s Family Festival. Try taking photos in our photo booth, or compete for prizes with the fam! We have games, activities and competitions for all ages. ***Shipgarten opens at 11 AM & the festival runs from 1 PM until 6 PM. Restaurant closes at 2 AM*** EVENT SCHEDULE: 2:00 PM Oreo Roll (Pairs)Contest 3:15 PM – ★ Live Character Performance by Black Panther & Beauty and the Beast★ 4:00 PM- Lovers 3-Legged Race (Pairs)Contest 5:00 PM- Don’t Break My Heart (Pairs) Contest ♫ Live Music by School of Rock Performers(11:00 AM – 7:00 PM) ♫ CBGB 11:00 AM ♫ SMASHING PUMPKINS 12:30 PM ♫ MOTOWN 2:00 PM ♫ QUEEN 3:30 PM ♫ NU METAL 5:30 PM ♫ Live DJ (8:00 PM-2:00 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

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Encanto Hosting Winter Family Festival

During the winter months- Shipgarten keeps it cozy! Come out for our winter family festival Saturday January 28th from 1-6pm. Grab a hot drink from our special winter menu and check out our games and activities for all ages. Enjoy live music and festival events, keep cozy with our fire pits, or browse vendor tables. ***Shipgarten opens at 11 AM & the festival runs from 1 PM until 6 PM. Restaurant closes at 2 AM*** EVENT SCHEDULE: 2:00 PM Stein Hoisting Contest 3:00 PM – ★ Live Character Performance with Encanto’s Bruno, Mirabel & Luisa★ 4:00 PM- Hot Dog Eating Contest 5:00 PM- Find the Snowflake Contest ♫ Live Music (12:30 PM – 7:30 PM) ♫ Torrey B from 12:30-3:30pm ♫ Derek Critzer from 4pm-7:30pm ♫ Live DJ (8:00 PM-2:00 AM) ★ 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

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Frozen and Spiderman Hosting Winter Family Festival

Looking to unwind from the stress of the holidays and have someone else host for a change? Shipgarten’s got you covered! Join us Saturday January 14th from 1-6pm for our Winter Family Festival. It’s National “Dress Up Your Dog” Day and we’re going all out! Try guided sampling from 40+ breweries, compete with your pup for prizes, or stay warm and cozy around our fire pits. Browse tables from local dog vendors, play in the dog park, or treat your pup from our special dog menu. There’s activities for adults, kids and pups of all ages! ***Shipgarten opens at 11 AM & the festival runs from 1 PM until 6 PM. Restaurant closes at 2 AM*** EVENT SCHEDULE: 2:00 PM – Smallest and Biggest Dog Competition 2:30 PM – Best Trick and Best Dressed Competition 3:00 PM – ★ Live Character Performance with Elsa, Anna, and Spiderman★ 4:00 PM – Hold for Treat Competition ♫ Live Music (12:30 PM – 7:30 PM) ♫ Adam K Performing from 12:30-3:30pm ♫ Billy T Wilde from 4pm-7:30pm ★Local dog vendors ★ 2 Moon Bounces ★ 2 Playground sets ★ Dog Agility Course ★ Photo Booth with Accessories for you and your pup(s)! ★ Dog Spa ★ Kissing Booth ★ Bubble Chase ★ Outdoor Games & Activities ★ Giveaways, Competitions & Prizes ★Dog Friendly (Check out our Dog menu, play in the dog park, or just bring your pup along) ★Kid Friendly (Playground, face painting, crafts corner) ★ Bier & Samples ★Great food

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Noon-Years Eve

Celebrate Noon-Years Eve at Shipgarten! ★★★★★★Just announced Live Performance and Meet & Greet with Frozen’s Elsa and Anna with Spider-Man at 1:30pm★★★★★★ ★ Noon Balloon Drop ★ Two Moon Bounces ★ Complimentary Party Favors ★ Facepainting ★ Kids Party ★ Sparkling Apple Cider Toast

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Winter Festival – Family & Kids

Join us on Saturday, December 10th, for our Winter Festival! We will have live music, live character performances from Princess Parties DC featuring Frozen(Elssa and Anna), Captain America, as well as various activities, crafts and games throughout the day! For Adults, there will be 50+ beers to sample from as well as various other adult competitions and activities. ***Shipgarten opens at 11 AM & the festival runs from 1 PM until 8 PM. Restaurant closes at 2 AM*** WINTER EVENT SCHEDULE: 2:00 PM – ‘Snowball’ Toss 3:00 PM – Marshmallow-Run-Relay AND MORE!!!… ♫ Live Music (12:30 PM – 7:30 PM) ♫ Live DJ (8:00 PM – 2:00 AM) ★ Live Frozen Character Performance @ 3:30 PM ➳ 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 We will also have a ton of activities for adults including beer samplings, brewery reps meet and greet and more. For more info on that please go to www.TysonsFestivals.com 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 Below is a map on how to get to us from the parking lot and/or the McLean Metro Station.

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