Chicago:Free The annual free German festival features in Lincoln Square live music and maypole dancing. Bring cash for plates of German food and steins of beer. Don’t miss a traditional keg tapping and the crowning of this year’s Mayfest queen during the official opening ceremony (8 p.m. Friday).
- When:
- May 29 : 5 p.m. – 11 p.m.
May 30 : 12 p.m. – 11 p.m.
May 31 : 12 p.m. – 10 p.m.
- Free Admission
Main stage entertainment:
Thursday
5:30 p.m.: The Old Town School of Folk Music staffers perform
7 p.m.: The Captain Blood Orchestra
Friday
6 p.m.: Phenix
8 p.m. Official opening ceremony
Saturday
1 p.m.: Phenix
6 p.m.: Paloma
Sunday
1 p.m.: Paloma
- Event Phone Number:
- 773-728-3890
- Lincoln and Leland Avenues
- 4700 N. Lincoln Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60625




























