{"id":758534,"date":"2026-04-28T08:21:13","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T08:21:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/758534\/"},"modified":"2026-04-28T08:21:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T08:21:13","slug":"south-street-transforms-for-brauhaus-schmitz-maifest-block-party","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/758534\/","title":{"rendered":"South Street Transforms for Brauhaus Schmitz Maifest Block Party"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>PHILADELPHIA, PA \u2014 South Street will burst into music, dancing, and old-world tradition as Brauhaus Schmitz brings back its annual Maifest, turning the block into a full-day celebration of spring.<\/p>\n<p>Set for Saturday, May 2, the 13th annual Maifest will take over the 700 block of South Street from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., inviting thousands of visitors to experience a lively mix of German culture, food, and family-friendly fun right in the heart of Philadelphia.<\/p>\n<p>Inspired by the traditional German May Day festival, Maifest celebrates the arrival of spring with a signature centerpiece\u2014a towering Maypole\u2014alongside live music, folk dancing, and a full slate of interactive activities.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur block party has become a cherished tradition for locals and visitors alike,\u201d said Brauhaus Schmitz owner Doug Hager. \u201cCome raise a liter with us under the giant Maypole.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Throughout the day, attendees can enjoy performances by Die Heimatklange Band, delivering a mix of classic German oompah music and festive party hits, while the United German Hungarian Dance Group will perform traditional dances around what organizers say is Pennsylvania\u2019s largest Maypole.<\/p>\n<p>One of the day\u2019s most anticipated events is the Liter Lift Competition at 1 p.m., where participants test their strength by holding a full liter of beer at arm\u2019s length for as long as possible. The annual keg tapping at 1:30 p.m. will officially kick off the festivities.<\/p>\n<p>Food and drink are central to the celebration, with a menu featuring German favorites such as bratwurst, schnitzel, pretzels, sauerkraut, and a pig roast. Guests can pair their meals with a selection of German beers, including lagers, wheat beers, and pilsners.<\/p>\n<p>Families will find plenty to enjoy as well, with games, face painting, flower crown-making, and activities designed for all ages.<\/p>\n<p>The event is free to attend, with food and beverages available for purchase. For those looking for an upgraded experience, VIP tickets include access to a private area with seating, a buffet, drink options, and additional amenities.<\/p>\n<p>Event Details<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>What:<\/strong> Brauhaus Schmitz Maifest Block Party<\/li>\n<li><strong>When:<\/strong> Saturday, May 2, 2026 | 11:00 AM \u2013 8:00 PM<\/li>\n<li><strong>Where:<\/strong> 700 Block of South Street, Philadelphia, PA<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cost\/Tickets:<\/strong> Free admission; pay-as-you-go food and drinks; VIP tickets available ($100)<\/li>\n<li><strong>More Info:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brauhausschmitz.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.brauhausschmitz.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With music, dancing, and a full day of festivities, Maifest offers a chance for Philadelphians to welcome spring together and experience a beloved tradition right in their own neighborhood.<\/p>\n<p>Support the local news that supports Chester County. MyChesCo delivers reliable, fact-based reporting and essential community resources\u2014free for everyone. If you value that, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/mychesco\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">click here to become a patron today<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"PHILADELPHIA, PA \u2014 South Street will burst into music, dancing, and old-world tradition as Brauhaus Schmitz brings back&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":758535,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_share_on_mastodon":"0"},"categories":[5132],"tags":[5229,311834,2879,174981,311835,305886,311836,1448,2830,1311,67,586,132,5230,68,2969],"class_list":["post-758534","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-philadelphia","tag-america","tag-brauhaus-schmitz","tag-events","tag-german-culture","tag-maifest","tag-may-day","tag-maypole","tag-pa","tag-pennsylvania","tag-philadelphia","tag-united-states","tag-united-states-of-america","tag-unitedstates","tag-unitedstatesofamerica","tag-us","tag-usa"],"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@us\/116481366223145629","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/758534","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=758534"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/758534\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/758535"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=758534"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=758534"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=758534"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}