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Maifest 2022

  • Nature Friends Tourist Club San Francisco 30 Ridge Avenue Mill Valley, CA, 94941 United States (map)

Maifest (pronounced “My–fest” in German, and also called May Fest in English) is the traditional celebration of the arrival of spring. The Maibaum (Maypole) is decorated to honor a town or village’s local history, produce, and crafts, and is the focus of the traditional Maypole Dance and the crowning of the Maikönigin (May Queen).

If you love to dance, there will be a lively band playing traditional music. Dancers in traditional dress perform Schuhplattler and other dances popular at seasonal festivals in Germany and Austria. Add to that a menu of authentic German/Austrian foods, and of course, excellent imported and domestic beers and other drinks, and you have a fun-filled day that is sehr gemütlich (very pleasant) for all ages.

All tickets are sold in advance only and are nonrefundable. All sales are final.

IMPORTANT DETAILS:

  • Proof of vaccination required for all volunteers, members and guests 5 years old and older

  • All guests and volunteers must purchase tickets online prior to the event. No additional tickets will be available at the gate and cash will not be accepted for admission.

  • Kids under 18 are free and do not need a ticket.

  • No dogs, outside food, alcohol, or other beverages are allowed at the fest.

  • Ticket price includes one commemorative pint drink vessel. If you bring your own Tourist Club silipint from a previous festival you will have the choice to get another one or a free beer ticket.

  • Attendees are encouraged to bring personal water containers as we will not provide disposable drinkware.

  • Ticket purchasers do not need to bring a printed ticket or receipt. Check in with a photo ID at admissions when you arrive.

  • Admission price covers admission only to the Festival. Food, drink, and merchandise require separate purchases.

  • We do not accept credit cards, debit cards, electronic transfers, or checks at the Tourist Club on the day of the event. There is no ATM on the premises.

  • No re-entry to the fest.

  • The fest goes on, rain or shine!

MORE INFORMATION: https://touristclubsf.org/festivals/

DIRECTIONS & PARKING: https://touristclubsf.org/directions/