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, craft spirits, and 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, distillery & beer brewers during the 2026 Hackettstown Maifest celebration!

THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS: Mars Wrigley, John Johnson Auto Group, Delloons, Classic Ballroom Dance Studio, Bright Smiles 4 Kids, SANICO, Vermella Hackettstown, Buddy’s Auto Repair, EuroDeli2Go, David’s Country Inn, Stuber Insurance, Explore Warren, Fulton Bank, Valley Bank, Maguire Memorial Home, Team Car Wash, Wrnj

Details

  • Hackettstown Maifest
  • Where: Hackettstown BID Businesses
  • Date: May 16, 2026

SCHEDULE-WILL BE UPDATED

ALL DAY | DJ Music, Prize Wheel, Free Bubbles and Bracelet Making for Kids while supplies last, Food/Drink Specials (Marley’s)

12:30pm | Barrel Tapp with the Mayor (Czigs)

12:45-3:45pm Live Music from: Jimmy Pink & The Ego – (Czig Meister)

1pm – 3pm Sip & Paint -Call Art-Stitution to register 973-901-0166. (Seating is limited, outside if the weather permits) (Marley’s)

1pm-11pm Special run of small batch Sour (Black Forest) Cherry Brandy & Cordial-Cocktails Specials (Living Spirits Distillery)

1pm – 3pm | Free Face Painting (Marley’s)

2pm-5pm | Live Music by Joe K (Man Skirt)

2pm-5pm -Live Music by Six String Stories (Living Spirits Distillery)

4-4:30pm Steinhold Competition men’s & women’s- (starting with the women’s competition first) (Czig Meister)

4:30-5pm NJ CYB Maipole Dancers -(Czig Meister)

6:30-9:30pm Live Music from: Uncle Stump- (Czig Meister)

7 pm | Best German Attire Competition (Living Spirits)

7:15pm | Beard/ Mustache Competition (Living Spirits)

7pm-9:30pm | Live Music by Chris Smith (Man Skirt)

9 pm – 1 am | DJ Spinning Music (Marley’s)