Oktoberfest American Kickoff: Beer Olympics at Shipgarten
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Oktoberfest American Kickoff: Beer Olympics 🍺🏆 German tradition meets American competition. Get ready to raise your stein, rally your team and compete at Shipgarten’s Oktoberfest American Kickoff: Beer Olympics on Saturday, October 3. We’re mixing classic Oktoberfest energy with American-style games for an afternoon packed with Beer Olympics, German & American beer, live music, competitions, food and festival fun. Bring your crew, pick your team and come ready to compete. 📅 Saturday, October 3, 2026⏰ 1–6 PM📍 Shipgarten | McLean, VA🎟️ FREE ENTRY 🏆 Beer Olympics Schedule 🌽 2 PM — Cornhole TournamentWinning team receives a $50 Shipgarten Gift Card. 🧱 3 PM — Minute Jenga Tower Building 🍺 3:30 PM — Ceremonial Keg TapJoin us as we tap the keg and officially kick off the celebration. 🎯 4 PM — Marshmallow to Stein TossWinning team receives a $25 Shipgarten Gift Card. 🎶 4:30–7:30 PM — Live Music 💪 5:30 PM — Stein Hoisting CompetitionLongest endurance wins a $25 Shipgarten Gift Card. 🍺 All Day — German & American Beer 🍻 Come for the Competition. Stay for the Party. Grab your crew and compete across a lineup of Oktoberfest-inspired games while enjoying beer, music and the Shipgarten atmosphere. Expect: 🍺 German & American beer🏆 Beer Olympics competitions💪 Stein hoisting🌽 Cornhole🧱 Giant Jenga🎶 Live music🔥 Outdoor Grill Station🍺 Beer Rep Meet & Greet🛍️ Local Vendors Come thirsty. Come competitive. Come ready to celebrate. 📍 Event Details Saturday, October 3, 20261–6 PM Shipgarten7581 Colshire DrMcLean, VA 22102 🚗 Free Parking: 1651 Old Meadow Rd🎟️ FREE ENTRY Build your team. Raise your stein. Go for Beer Olympics glory. 🍺🏆 Meet. Eat. Drink. Repeat.
