Maifest is a traditional German festival to celebrate the beginning of spring and the counterpart to the legendary Oktoberfest celebration. Germans celebrate by decorating their cities with a Maibaum (Maypole), colorful ribbons, and flowers. The festival includes traditional music, dancing, attire, and of course, German food and beer – such as Maibock!
This year is packed with fun activities for all including balloon animals, a petting zoo, and live music! You can also nominate someone to be our 4th annual Maifest king or queen!
Join us for our version of Maifest this year to celebrate the arrival of warmer weather!
Date
Friday, May 16 – Sunday, May 18
Time
12pm-11pm (Sun 9pm)
Location
Jack’s Abby Beer Garden & Beer Hall
100 Clinton Street, Framingham, MA 01702
(rain location: Jack’s Abby Beer Hall)
Details
All are welcome! Dirndls and lederhosen encouraged!
Seating will be first come first served.
Calendar of events
Friday
Cask Tapping 6:00 PM
Live Music: Bavarian Brothers 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Saturday
Live Music: Mad Bavarians 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Flower Crown Making 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Balloon Animals 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Maipole Wrapping 2:00 PM
Pretzel Eating Competition 4:00 PM
Maifest King & Queen Crowning 5:00 PM
Live Music: Tuba Frau 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Sunday
Petting Zoo 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Maipole Wrapping 2:00 PM
Henna Tattoos Workshop 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Live Music: Kieran Byrnes 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Community Partner
Buddy Dog Humane Society
Jack’s Abby is proud to partner with Buddy Dog Humane Society in Sudbury MA for this event. “Buddy Dog”, as it is affectionately known, is a not-for-profit animal welfare organization dedicated to finding new homes for homeless dogs and cats.
Donations are encouraged during the petting zoo, balloon animals, and other activities. Keep your eyes open for our QR Code donation flyers or donate today to support Buddy Dog!
Maifest King & Queen
Are you Maifest royalty?
We are now accepting nominations for Maifest King and Queen! Are you or someone you know a Jack’s Abby fan deserving of the crown? The King and Queen will each receive a $50 gift card, be crowned the 2025 Maifest Royalty, and have their picture taken with Jack that will be proudly hung in our Beer Hall!