Our Events
Save the Date!
May 8,9th 2026
We’re excited to announce that Maifest 2026 will return to Mother’s Day weekend, May 8th and 9th.
Get Your Coronation Tickets Today!
Senior Coronation
Friday, May 8th, 7:00 PM
Junior Coronation
Saturday, May 9th, 6:30 PM
2026 Maifest Event Line Up
Wednesday, May 6th
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Maifest Kickoff Picnic
Thursday, May 7th
5:00 PM
Carnival Opens
Friday, May 8th
5:00 PM
Carnival Opens
7:00 PM
Senior Coronation Begins
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Music by the Czechaholics
10:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Music by the Brown Sugar Band
12:00 AM
Festival Closes
Saturday, May 9th
10:30 AM
Downtown Parade
11:00 AM
Festival & Carnival Opens
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Music by Das Ist Lustig
2:00 PM
Bierverkostung (Beer Tasting) hosted by Zythological Society
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Music by Alli & the Polka Dots
3:30 PM
Cornhole Tournament
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Music by Isaak Klaus & the Lederhosen Junkies
6:30 PM
Junior Coronation
9:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Music by 90 Proof
12:00 AM
Festival Closes
Buy Tickets to the 2026 Maifest Picnic
Wednesday, May 6th
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Our Annual Events
Prost Fest
Prost Fest is our annual October fundraiser honoring traditional German Oktoberfest, benefiting our costume scholarship fund. This year, we're excited to reintroduce the Maifest Hall of Fame, with honorees announced during the event.
Maifestival
The Maifestival is a week-long celebration that brings together all the sub-events of Maifest. Held at the historic grounds of Fireman’s Park, it features five days of food and drink vendors, live music, retail booths, and a family-friendly carnival.
Parade
The Maifest Parade draws visitors from near and far to line the streets of downtown Brenham in celebration. Held on Saturday morning of Maifest weekend, the parade features classic cars, horses, performers, marching bands, and the year’s junior and senior royalty.
Coronations
The junior and senior coronations take place on Friday and Saturday evenings during Maifest weekend. With dazzling costumes, lively performances, and fun for all ages, the coronations are a beloved tradition held at the Fireman’s Park baseball field.
Former Royalty
Attire Tour
The former royalty attire tour showcases historic costumes in downtown Brenham storefronts. Honoring royalty from 5, 10, 15, and 20+ years ago, the display offers a glimpse into Maifest history and can be enjoyed the week before, during, and after the event.