Celebrate German Culture at Chicago Maifest

Welcome spring at the traditional German celebration of the season, Maifest Chicago. The 23rd annual festival runs from May 30-June 2, 2024 in the heart of Chicago’s German community in Lincoln Square.

Chow down on lots of German food and witness a traditional keg tapping, maypole dancing and the crowning of the Maifest queen. Live music and German cultural presentations round out the fun.

The four-day event is free and is scheduled from 5 pm-10 pm on May 30 and 31st and noon-10 pm on June 1st and 2nd. The festival will take place across from the Old Town School of Music, at 4521 N. Lincoln.