Overview

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!

FREE PARKING (Thank you to the Hackettstown Parking Authority!)

THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS: Mars Wrigley, Classic Ballroom Dance Studio, John Johnson Auto Group, Atlantic Health Systems/Foundation for Hackettstown Medical Center, Bright Smiles 4 Kids, SANICO, Buddy’s Auto Repair, Stuber Insurance, Statefarm Insurance, Explore Warren, Fulton Bank, Maguire Memorial Home, Wrnj

Details

  • Hackettstown Maifest
  • Where: Hackettstown BID Businesses
  • Date: May 10, 2025

  • Details

    Where: Grand Avenue Tavern, Man Skirt Brewing, Czig Meister Brewing Marley’s Gotham Grill.

    SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

    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

    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