Sacramento Turn Verein MAIFEST

Here comes the sun! And spring is just around the corner!
Join us at the MAIFEST – the German May Day celebration of the arrival of spring!
It's happening on SUNDAY, MAY 6 at the Sacramento Turn Verein – our big annual MAIFEST.

• For family fun, be sure to bring the children along (Don't forget – FREE ADMISSION FOR EVERYONE!):
• Watch the German Maypole dancers, typical at German May Day celebrations
• Learn the Maypole dance – special fun for the children, with instruction by the professional dancers
• Plenty of German music
• Picnic food
• Puppet shows for the kids
• Face painting, and crafts activities too, for the kids
• Story-telling
• Biergarten for the adults
• Kaffee und Kuchen
• And a special drink for the ladies – the famous “Maibowle” (Hint: it contains strawberries soaked in brandy)

MAIFEST DETAILS:
What: The annual Maifest, sponsored by the Turn Verein's German Language School
Where: At the Turn Verein, 3349 J Street in Sacramento
When: Sunday, May 6, from noon until 4 p.m.
Who's invited? All are welcome. Be sure to bring the children!
Admission: FREE

Submitted by Shirley Riemer

Posted by Ron Setzer