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!
This year is packed with fun activities for all, including Cask Tapping, Steinhoisting, an Artisan Marketplace, a Costume Contest, and Live Music! We’re also hosting TWO beer dinners over the weekend, click here for Friday or Saturday tickets!
Join us for our version of Maifest this year to celebrate the arrival of warmer weather!
Are you interested in being a potential vendor at our Artisan Marketplace? Sign up here! The cutoff for submissions is May 8th.
Date
Friday, May 15 – Sunday, May 17
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
Live Music: Mad Bavarians 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Cask Tapping 5:30 PM
Steinhoisting 6:30 PM
Ticketed Dinner 7 PM – 9PM – Get Tickets Here
Saturday
Live Music: Mad Bavarians 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Maipole Wrapping Ceremony 2:00 PM
Costume Contest 5:00 PM
Live Music: Tuba Frau 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Ticketed Dinner 6:30 – 8:30 PM – Get Tickets Here
Steinhoisting 7:00 PM
Sunday – Family Day
Live Music: Hofbrau Spieler Band 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Artisan Marketplace 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Steinhoisting 3:00 PM
Maifest Beer Dinners
We are excited to be hosting TWO Maifest beer dinners this year:
Friday, 5/15: 7 PM – 9 PM – Get Tickets Here
Saturday, 5/16: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM – Get Tickets Here
What to Expect:
A specially curated four-course dinner featuring elevated takes on traditional Bavarian dishes. Each course is paired with a specially selected beer to complement the flavors. See the ticket links above to view the menu in detail!