Maifest – 2025

Date/Time
Date(s) - 05/18/25
11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Join us for our annual German Maifest Celebration on May 18, from 10 am – 3 pm.  The event kicks off with a German-inspired worship service that starts at 10:00 am. Enjoy our famous St. Peter-made schnitzel dinners, Kramarczuk brats, hot pretzels and St. Peter-made apfelstrudel. If you do not wish to attend in person, to-go orders will be available upon request during the event.

Back Channel Brewing Co (Spring Park) will be providing beer and Fountain Hill Winery (Delano) will provide a selection of wines. Bembel German Cider, Cutwater Cocktails, pop and water will be available as well. There will be live entertainment (see below), a silent auction, Maifest Markt, Maibaum Raising Ceremony, kids activities, including a bounce house, and much more!

Entertainment:
– 11:00a-12:00p: Alpensterne
– 12:00p-12:30p: S.G. Edelweiss Schuplattlers Dance Group
– 12:30p-1:30p: Alpensterne
– 1:30p-2:00p: S.G. Edelweiss Schuplattlers Dance Group
– 2:00p-3:00p: Alpensterne
– 3:10p: Maibaum Raising Ceremony – everyone dressed in tracht are encouraged to help!

Silent Auction:
This year’s Silent Auction will be in the church. The auction opens at 11:00 am and closes at 2:50 pm.  Winning items can be picked up at 3:15 pm.

Maifest Markt:
The ever popular Maifest Markt will run from 11a-3p.  This year’s Markt will include German imports, hand-made goods, local arts and crafts, canned goods and items of curiosity and wonder!

Official Poster:
Additional event information such as full menu, schedule and sponsors can be found on our official poster.  Feel free to print out the poster and post it around to invite others!

Join us for more German fun September 19 and 20, at Minnesota Oktoberfest!
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2025 Maifest Silent Auction Donors valued at over $250
(continuing to be updated):

R.F. Moeller Jeweler $250 gift certificate
Park Tavern (2) Free bowling party for up to 24 people. Reservations required. Max 4 lanes and min 6 people per lane. Includes bowling and shoes. One time use only. Two hour maximum. $450 each party


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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

Beise Real EstateBeise Real Estate Watertown Fuel and FoodWatertown Fuel and Food Watertown / Spring Park PharmacyWatertown Pharmacy / Spring Park Pharmacy
Absolute Automotive ServicesAbsolute Automotive Services O'Brien Ornamental IronO’Brien Ornamental Iron  
Melchert-Hubert-SjodinMelchert-Hubert-SjodinWaconia Newrez Home Loan DivisionNewrez Home Loan DivisionDelano Deutschland MeatsDeutschland MeatsLindstrom Spielmannszug MinnesotaSpielmannszug Minnesota
Hendricks InsuranceHendricks InsuranceWatertown Harbor Wine & SpiritsHarbor Wine & SpiritsMound Five TechnologyFive TechnologyDelano Memorial Stone SalesMemorial Stone SalesWatertown
Thrivent Financial-Chad HenkeThrivent Financial-Chad Henke – Waconia Republic Services / Randy's SanitationRepublic Services / Randy’s SanitationDelano Crow River Sport and FitnessCrow River Sport and FitnessDelano B's On the RiverB’s On the RiverWatertown
Mayer Lumber CompanyMayer Lumber CompanyMayer Johnson Funeral HomeJohnson Funeral HomeWaconia Lakeview ClinicLakeview ClinicWaconia Sutherland's NurserySutherland’s Nursery – Maple Plain
Market Place Foods-WatertownMarket Place Foods-WatertownWatertown  

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Egg-Cetera CafeWaconia Jubilee FoodsMound Galloping CabinetsMayer Mayer Lutheran High SchoolMayer Christ Community Lutheran SchoolWatertown
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Jul Ann Hair Fashions – Navarre
Hollywood Heating & AirWatertown
Delano Floral & GiftsDelano
Dave’s Town ClubDelano
Vital Signs – Delano
Ox Yoke InnLyndale
Expert AsphaltWatertown
MarkE 3rd St. ProduceDelano
Delano CarquestDelano
Town & Country GlassWaconia
Luce Line LodgeWatertown
Coborn’sDelano
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True Value HardwareMound
Taylor Meats – Watertown
Rieder Meat MarketDelano
Goose Lake Auto Parts – Waconia
Denny’s Barber Shop – Watertown
Nut House Crazy CraftsDelano
Sports Cars IncNorwood

Location
St Peter Lutheran Church


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