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Maifest Chicago: Four days of German music, food, beer and fun in Lincoln Square. Thursday-Sunday.
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Maifest
5-10 p.m. Friday, noon-10 p.m. Saturday and noon-10 p.m. Sunday
Lincoln and Leland avenues
Celebrate authentic German food, drinks, music and dance at this 24th annual festival in Lincoln Square. Maifest is a free, four-day celebration of spring’s arrival with German and American food and drinks, plus live entertainment.
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Maifest: Lincoln Square
When: June 1, 2, 3, 4
Where: Lincoln and Leland Avenues in Lincoln Square, with several traffic and parking restrictions in place.
What to know: The 24th annual free festival is a "traditional German celebration of the advent of spring," organizers say. The festival offers classic German food, drink, dancing and music. Festival hours are 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Friday, and 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
The 24th Annual Maifest is finally here
Joe Bradkey and Carol Himmel bring a little German culture and cuisine to the Steve Cochran Show. They are here to talk all about Maifest and why it is the best way to kick off your summer. You can come enjoy performances from dancers and enjoy a drink and great food while all the money made will go to the 40+ German clubs throughout Chicago to buy the trips, uniforms and more.
WGN Segment
It’s four days of bratwurst, beer, live music and more. It’s the 24th annual Maifest Chicago is heading back to Lincoln Square next month and here with all the details is Maifest committee member Jerry Glunz.
June 1 – 4 // Near Lincoln and Leland Avenues
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Maifest | Lincoln Square | Things to do in Chicago
No, you haven’t stumbled into an early Oktoberfest—this is just how Lincoln Square welcomes street-festival season and the beginning of spring. Hoist a stein, grab a pretzel, watch some lederhosen- and dirndl-costumed dancers and embrace the neighborhood’s German heritage over the course of one fun-filled weekend.
Celebrate Spring in Traditional German Style with ‘Maifest Chicago’
Celebrate Spring in Traditional German Style with ‘Maifest Chicago’