Maifest at the German-American Society

About this happenin

The Maibaum stands year-round in the biergarten at the German-American Society, blue and white under its wreath, and one Saturday each May a festival forms around it. By late afternoon the Gulf Coast Enzianer Schuhplattler dancers circle the pole, braiding ribbons into a woven pattern and then unwinding them back out. A band plays polka and waltz sets while the bar pours Maibock into steins. The food is bratwurst and giant pickles off the grill, pretzels, sauerkraut and potato salad, and a vendor village brings in German bakers and stein sellers. The gate opens at noon and the day ends at 7 p.m. Admission is $8, or $5 for members. Parking is free but the lot fills early; overflow goes to the medical complex at 66th Street North and 78th Avenue North. PSTA Route 66 stops in front. The Main Hall and Bierstube stay air conditioned.

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Where

German-American Society · 8098 66th St N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781