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 Schuhplattlers Dance Group
– 12:30p-1:30p: Alpensterne
– 1:30p-2:00p: S.G. Edelweiss Schuhplattlers Dance Group
– 2:00p-3:00p: Alpensterne
– 3:10p: Maibaum Raising Ceremony – everyone dressed in tracht are encouraged to help!
Beer Selection (Back Channel Brewing Co.):
– Decathletes: German Pilsner (4.75%)
– Stationary Chop: Czech Amber Lager (5.00%)
– Crooks Haven: Dry Irish Stout (4.50%)
– Cornelius: Mexican Lager (5.25%)
– Seal Call: American Lager (4.60%)
– Good Fun: American Lager (5.00%)
– Brewstache Strong: New England IPA (7.25%)
– Brian: Pina Colada Seltzer (5.25%)
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!
2025 Maifest Silent Auction Donors valued at over $250
(continuing to be updated):
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R.F. Moeller Jeweler | $250 gift certificate |
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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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Dale Studios | (3) Certificate that covers the studio session fee and one 8×10 for a family portrait. $350 value each |
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Mayer Lutheran | Mayer Lutheran Stadium Seat and Family Athletic Season Pass – 2025-2026 school year (home games). $275 value |
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
 Beise Real Estate |
 Watertown Fuel and Food |
 Watertown Pharmacy / Spring Park Pharmacy |
 Absolute Automotive Services |
 O’Brien Ornamental Iron |
 Melchert-Hubert-Sjodin – Waconia |
 Newrez Home Loan Division – Delano |
 Deutschland Meats – Lindstrom |
 Spielmannszug Minnesota |
 Hendricks Insurance – Watertown |
 Harbor Wine & Spirits – Mound |
 Five Technology – Delano |
 Memorial Stone Sales – Watertown |
 Thrivent Financial-Chad Henke – Waconia |
 Republic Services / Randy’s Sanitation – Delano |
 Crow River Sport and Fitness – Delano |
 B’s On the River – Watertown |
 Mayer Lumber Company – Mayer |
 Johnson Funeral Home – Waconia |
 Lakeview Clinic – Waconia |
 Sutherland’s Nursery – Maple Plain |
 Market Place Foods-Watertown – Watertown |
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| Egg-Cetera Cafe – Waconia | Jubilee Foods – Mound | Galloping Cabinets – Mayer | Mayer Lutheran High School – Mayer | Christ Community Lutheran School – Watertown |
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| Jul Ann Hair Fashions – Navarre Hollywood Heating & Air – Watertown Delano Floral & Gifts – Delano Dave’s Town Club – Delano Vital Signs – Delano Ox Yoke Inn – Lyndale |
Expert Asphalt – Watertown MarkE 3rd St. Produce – Delano Delano Carquest – Delano Town & Country Glass – Waconia Luce Line Lodge – Watertown Coborn’s – Delano |
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| True Value Hardware – Mound Taylor Meats – Watertown Rieder Meat Market – Delano Goose Lake Auto Parts – Waconia |
Denny’s Barber Shop – Watertown Nut House Crazy Crafts – Delano Sports Cars Inc – Norwood |
Location
St Peter Lutheran Church