Maifest Returns To Lincoln Square Thursday For 1st Time In 3 Years, Here’s The Full Schedule

by Alex V. Hernandez / Block Club Chicago / May 31, 2022

The annual event in the heart of the neighborhood was canceled in 2020 and 2021. Proceeds will benefit organizations including the DANK Haus German American Cultural Center.

LINCOLN SQUARE — Maifest will return to Lincoln Square this week with live music and beer after being canceled for the past two years because of the pandemic.

Organized by the Maifest Committee, the free four-day fest begins 5 p.m. Thursday near Lincoln and Leland avenues. German and American food, drinks and live entertainment at the traditional German celebration of spring’s arrival are available at the fest, open 5-9:30 p.m. Thursday, 5-11 p.m. Friday, 12-11 p.m. Saturday and 12-10 p.m. Sunday.

Proceeds from the festival benefit German-American organizations including the DANK Haus German American Cultural Center, The Rheinischer Verein, St. Hubertus Jagd Club and the American Aid Society. Read more HERE