When you think of German celebrations Oktoberfest comes to mind, but most Americans have never hear of Mayfest

Well if you like Oktoberfest you going to love Mayfest.

Held inside our German Club for the last 60 years, it’s not been open to the public for over 25

Now you can come and celebrate the Beginning of the German Summer

The event includes live German bands, many of our traditional Oktoberfest foods and desserts, and of course, all the great imported beers and wines.

Tampa Bay’s only German Dance group the Gulf Coast Enzianer Schuhplattler Verein perform their famous Maibaumtanz (may pole dance) and we will show you how to dance and celebrate like a German

We’re providing a the one and only MAIFEST experience that occurs in the Tampa area.

We invite everyone to come out and enjoy the music, the dancing, the great food and spirits, and of course the famous traditional German Gemuetlichkeit.

Our goal is to bring a little bit of German springtime to Pinellas Park

The German American Society MAIFEST is a family friendly event, so come on over and bringing the kids and the family.

We are located at 66th Street North in Pinellas Park, just south of 82nd Ave. North.

Come and enjoy the live German music, German folk dancing, German cuisine, and imported German beverages.

There is a charge for admission, children12 and under are free. Parking is also free

HIGHLIGHTS: Parade

Folk Dancing (Schuhplattler)

Great live music

dancing and dancing lessons

daily raffle

lots of homemade German food and desserts

variety of German beer and wine

So make MAIFEST your own tradition; we look forward to meeting you at the German American Society “Friendship” of Pinellas County, Inc. – Founded in 1951, and dedicated to “preserve, promote and advance” the rich traditions and culture brought to America from German speaking lands.

Event Location:

GERMAN AMERICAN FRIENDSHIP SOCIETY

8098 66TH STREET NORTH

PINELLAS PARK, FLORIDA 33781