Join us for Maifest in Hackettstown. This is the traditional German celebration of the arrival of spring! Various businesses will host an assortment of live entertainment, activities, cuisine and craft beers! Enjoy the roaming Oompah band Peter and the Wolf-gang, as well as traditional Maypole dancers. Browse our local business specials. Support your local shops, eateries & beer brewers during the 2025 Hackettstown Maifest celebration.

Schedule:

Czig Meister
Keg Tapping 12:30
German Puppy Outfit Contest 1:30
Maipole Dancers 3pm
Pass the Stein competition 4pm
Live Music 5:30 pm

Grand Avenue Tavern
Keg rolling competition (outside) 4 pm
stein race 4:30 pm
Pretzel eating contest 5pm
Stein holding competition 5:30pm
Best Attire competition 6pm
Beard/ mustache competition 6:15pm
German beer tasting all day $15 flights
German-style food all day
Live music starts at 5-9 pm
DJ 9pm-2am

Marley’s Gotham Grill
DJ – Spinning Tunes
Free Face Painting
Free Bubbles while supplies last
Free! Children create a bracelet while supplies last.
Food and Drink Specials Bubl Shots and Cocktails
1-3pm; Wing Challenge (3 doz hot wings) – (1st- 3rd prizes)
3-5pm; Burger Challenge (1st- 3rd prizes)
Spin the Wheel to Win prizes
Stein Holding Competition 2pm