Mount Angel Maifest

05/24/2023

05/22/2023

That’s a wrap! Thank you to everyone that came to our inaugural Maifest- it was a blast! We’ll see you next year May 17-19, 2024 and at Mount Angel Oktoberfest this fall September 14-17, 2023 🗓️.

05/22/2023

That’s a wrap on Maifest in Mount Angel… good times!

And seriously, what a perfect picture of the CPB. You really couldn’t get a more natural capture. The spontaneity, the pandemonium… not since the Spice Girls dominated the pop charts in the 1990s has there been a more ferociously unique group of individuals.

We’re proud to be doing something we dig… and we hope you dig it to. What an honor to be out here in Oregon, over 2,500 from home, to deliver our own variation of this joyous polka genre.

05/21/2023

Volunteerism is one of the core principles of our company - taking the day to help pour at the Mount Angel Maifest - come see us for a cold beer!

05/21/2023

Z Musikmakers and the hat game!

05/21/2023

Chardon Polka Band at Mount Angel Maifest!

05/21/2023

Don’t forget- we’ll have face painting and balloons today from 12-5! Bring the kids and grab a doughboy from Mt Angel School District while you’re at it!

05/21/2023

Today is the last day of Mount Angel Maifest! Come down, try a few of the 40 beers on tap, and listen to some incredible music from these guys!

05/20/2023

The sun is shining and the beer is flowing. Come join the fun!

Mount Angel Maifest celebrates spring with German and local beers, wines, ciders, food, music, and activities.

05/20/2023

We had so much fun yesterday at Mount Angel Maifest! Come on down today or tomorrow to join in the fun! Let's Goooo!

05/20/2023

05/20/2023

Make sure to visit the St. Mary’s Parent Club Doughboy booth this weekend at Maifest. They will be selling cinnamon-sugar and raspberry-filled Doughboys to help support after-school clubs, family engagement events, classroom enrichment projects, field trips, and more for the elementary school!

05/20/2023

It’s polka time!

05/20/2023

Kids Snack Packs at the Dough Boy Booth! The booth is part of the Maifest and we are located outside; however, there is admission to get into the festival. Come enjoy the live music and enjoy your doughboy! Funds raised at our booth support St. Mary's Elementary School activities. Mount Angel Maifest

05/19/2023

Friends, while we are VERY excited about each of the 40 different beers you’ll find at Maifest, this is the *only* place you’ll find St. Michael’s Helles outside of the St. Michael Taproom at Benedictine Brewery! This is the perfect beer for the beautiful weather forecasted for the weekend. Don’t miss out!

05/18/2023

Thought we couldn't squeeze in one more piece of news before the festival starts tomorrow? Think again!

Urban German Grill is joining our already-stellar food lineup, and they're bringing schnitzel! Check out their full menu below, and come hungry this weekend!

The following can come on a Kaiser Roll or Plate with Kraut and Mustard:
Classic German Bratwurst
Spicy Bavarian Bierwurst
Smoked Frankfurter
Schweinebraten

Schnitzel with Pommes Frites
Currywurst with Pommes Frites
German potato salad
Bavarian Pretzel with Swiss Cheese Fondue

05/18/2023

Big thanks to KOIN 6, Kohr Harlan KOIN, Silver Falls Brewery, and Z Musikmakers for joining us bright and early in the Festhalle! If you weren't able to catch us live, check out these videos for Maifest details, great music, beer, and a laugh or two!

https://www.koin.com/video/kohr-explores-mt-angel-maifest-celebrates-spring-season/8658810/?fbclid=IwAR1o3T8pQ6Y3-P8-oWGGt4qdeyAv86QsVGoyD3__JL9Cok8WL0eR0yj1ZZY

https://www.koin.com/video/mt-angel-maifest-kicks-off-friday/8658499/?fbclid=IwAR1o3T8pQ6Y3-P8-oWGGt4qdeyAv86QsVGoyD3__JL9Cok8WL0eR0yj1ZZY

Mt. Angel's first-ever spring beer festival with a German twist kicks off on Friday.

05/18/2023

Setup has commenced - we can’t wait to see you all on Friday!

05/17/2023

Let's talk Maibock!
A member of the German bock family of beer, maibock is a pale bock brewed to usher in the warmth of the early days of Spring. Author Jeff Alworth describes the style perfectly in his book, The Beer Bible:

"They must therefore have a delicate touch-robust but light. It's one of the hardest tricks to pull off and too many end up sweet and gluey. Done right, a maibock will have a delicacy of malts, soft and creamy but crisp, and a tracery of hops to stiffen and enliven the presentation."

We couldn't have just one (after all, it IS called Maifest); this weekend, you'll find maibocks from Family Brewers, Heater Allen Brewing, Zoiglhaus Brewing Company, and Rogue Ales & Spirits. Check out their descriptions, as well as the rest of the beer lineup at https://www.mtangelmaifest.org/beer

05/16/2023

Interested in learning a little more about what makes Maifest new and different? Check out this great writeup from Our Town - Silverton, Mount Angel, Scotts Mills!

By Stephen Floyd Mt. Angel Oktoberfest is staging a new festival with hopes of combining the excitement of Oktoberfest with the close feeling of a small community. The city’s inaugural Maifest celebration is scheduled for May 19 to 21, at the Mt. Angel Community Festhalle. Co-chair Brian Bolduc sa...

05/15/2023

Well, we couldn’t ask for better weather than this for our inaugural Maifest this weekend!

It’s shaping up perfectly to enjoy a beer outside. Still a little worried it might get warm inside the Festhalle? Fear not, as we’ll have the big roll-up doors open and the *very large* ceiling fans twirling to keep you cool.

Reserve your tickets today at https://www.mtangelmaifest.org/tickets

05/13/2023

Join us May 19-21, 2023 in Mount Angel! The weather is shaping up beautifully for a weekend full of fun, featuring...

-40 local beers and ciders (see photo #2 for menu), including wine and gluten-free and nonalcoholic beer

-Live music from Chardon Polka Band , Z Musikmakers and Festival Brass

-Delicious food from Catholic Community Services Catholic Community Services Oregon - CCS and Mt Angel School district Mt Angel School District

-Kindergarten featuring Storybook Faces , Balloons and Cartoons , and Giggle Britches the Clown

Head to https://www.mtangelmaifest.org for all the details!

Block 15 Brewing Co., Benedictine Brewery, Rosenstadt Brewery, Deschutes Brewery, Full Sail Brewing Company, Silver City Brewery & Taproom, Silver Falls Brewery, Bauman's Cider, Zoiglhaus Brewing Company, Migration Brewing Company, 2 Towns Ciderhouse, 10 Barrel Brewing Company, Rogue Ales & Spirits, Hopworks Urban Brewery, Crux Fermentation Project, Ghostfish Brewing Company, Gilgamesh Brewing, Paulaner, Georgetown Brewing, Heater Allen Brewing, pFriem Family Brewers

05/13/2023

Join us May 19-21 in Mount Angel! The weather is shaping up beautifully for a weekend full of fun, featuring...

-40 local beers and ciders (listed below), including wine and gluten-free and nonalcoholic beer

-Live music from Chardon Polka Band, Z Musikmakers, and Festival Brass

-Delicious food from Mt Angel School District and Catholic Community Services Oregon - CCS

-Kindergarten featuring Storybook Faces Balloons and Cartoonsand Giggle Britches the Clown

Head to https://www.mtangelmaifest.org for all the details!

Block 15 Brewing Co. Benedictine Brewery Rosenstadt Brewery Deschutes Brewery Full Sail Brewing Company Silver City Brewery & Taproom Silver Falls Brewery Bauman's Cider Zoiglhaus Brewing Company Migration Brewing Company 2 Towns Ciderhouse 10 Barrel Brewing Company Rogue Ales & Spirits Hopworks Urban Brewery Crux Fermentation Project Ghostfish Brewing Company Gilgamesh Brewing Paulaner Georgetown Brewing Heater Allen Brewing pFriem Family Brewers

05/12/2023

One week away!

https://www.mtangelmaifest.org

05/12/2023

Rounding out our Kindergarten will be balloon art and crafts!

On Saturday (5/20) you’ll find Giggle Britches the Clown twisting balloons, making glitter tattoos and creating crafts from 12:30-2:30 and 3:30 to 5:30.

You’ll find Candice from Balloons and Cartoons making fun balloon animals and creatures on Sunday (5/21) from 12-2 and 3-5.

Stop by for a beverage, a brat, some live music, and bring the kids!

05/10/2023

Don't worry wine drinkers🍷, we didn't forget about you!
If you head to https://www.mtangelmaifest.org/beer you'll now find the wines we'll have available at the bottom of the drink menu! 🍇 Thanks to our friends at BitCork for the stellar lineup!

Capitello Wines Pinot Gris (dry) - OR - Willamette Valley AVA - Winemaker Ray Walsh - Top Pinot Gris Winemaker in Oregon! - Aged in stainless steel - Bouquet of pears, green apple & quince.

Coelho Estate Vineyard "General Store" Chardonnay (medium body) - OR - Willamette Valley AVA - Aged in neutral oak barrels & stainless steel. Bright & crisp with tropical fruit notes, almond & dried pineapple.

L. Donovan "Pick Me" White blend (sweet) - OR - Rogue Valley AVA - Fruity blend of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Riesling Viognier & Muscat. Bright, tropical, approachable & fun to drink.

River's Edge Winery Pinot Noir (medium body) -OR - Elkton AVA - Winegrowers Mike & Vonnie Landt - Aged in 50% new French oak - Beautiful aromas of strawberry jam, raspberry and a hint of spice.

Schooler Nolan Winery Red Blend (medium - full body) - WA - Horse Heaven Hills AVA - Rich & complex yet approachable blend of Merlot, Petit Verdot & Cabernet Sauvignon.

05/09/2023

The spots on our beverage menu for gluten-free and non-alcoholic beer options have been "TBD"... until now! We will have great beers in these categories from the fine folks at Ghostfish Brewing Company and Crux Fermentation Project.

Crux NØ MØ Non-Alc Hazy IPA
Hoppy and tropically refreshing with a familiar, full-bodied mouthfeel, we crafted this alternative Hazy IPA with BRU-1 and Sabro hops using only traditional methods for those moments when only a “craft brew” will do.

Ghostfish Gluten-Free Grapefruit IPA
The grapefruit character of this beer is more “grapefruit rind” than grapefruit juice. Bracing and bright with a pungent grapefruit aroma and a powerful citrusy bitterness. A real hop bomb!

Check out more information about these and the rest of our drink offerings at https://www.mtangelmaifest.org/beer

05/08/2023

BIG news! We will have a limited number of these gorgeous glass steins available for sale at Maifest, which is only 11 DAYS AWAY! You can reserve yours TODAY by pre-purchasing a Stein Package on our website (https://www.mtangelmaifest.org/tickets).

Depending on availability, these steins will also be for sale at the door for $10, which includes 1 ticket for a 4oz taste of beer or cider. Conveniently, these 14oz steins will be the same size as our plastic cups. Don't wait until they sell out; get yours today!

05/05/2023

Happy Cinco de Mayo! 🇲🇽🍻🇲🇽
We are only TWO WEEKS AWAY from Mount Angel Maifest!

A bit of history for you while we all enjoy commemorating Mexico's victory over France in 1862:

While fermented beverages from corn have been made in Mexico and Latin America for centuries, many Mexican beer styles have their roots in Germany!

"German-speaking immigrants from what are now Switzerland, Germany, and Austria began settling in (what would eventually be) Texas and Mexico, but it was no direct line from those settlers to Corona; the first widely-produced beers in Mexico were closer to Vienna lagers than to the light, fizzy beer many associate with the country today, and indeed, for many years, it was easier to find the style in Mexico than in its native land." https://www.seriouseats.com/mexican-beer-history-victoria-bohemia-modelo-corona-brands

Be sure to try the Vienna lager from 10 Barrel Brewing Company, named Sleeping Beauty, at Maifest!

05/04/2023

Happy Star Wars Day!

Like these Stormtroopers, we're enjoying a cold one as we continue our preparations for Maifest. May the 4th be with you!

05/03/2023

Attention parents!

Maifest will proudly be child and family friendly during ALL hours of the festival! We will have a dedicated Kindergarten area inside the Festhalle with different activities throughout each day. One of those activities will be complimentary face painting by Storybook Faces!

Storybook Faces is a leading provider of face painting and balloon twisting services in the Willamette Valley, specializing in bringing joy, creativity, and imagination to people of all ages. Their skilled and experienced artists use only the highest quality, non-toxic, and hypoallergenic paints and materials, ensuring the safety and comfort of their clients.

Storybook Faces will offer face painting on Saturday (5/20) and Sunday (5/21) from 12-2pm and 3-5pm.

Stay tuned for more Kindergarten updates soon and buy your tickets now at https://www.mtangelmaifest.org/

05/02/2023

Congrats to Aaron Abby Hall Bielemeier, the big winner of two Early Bird packages!

While the Early Bird is no longer available for purchase, you can now buy our Taster Package, which includes four tastes (4oz each) and one admission for the entire weekend, all for only $25! This package, along with the other ticket types available on the Maifest website, will also be available at the door each day of the festival. Save time and get yours today!

04/26/2023

Want a chance to win 2 early bird packages before they disappear on 5/1? Share this post and comment with who you'll be taking to Mount Angel Maifest for a shot at winning. We'll choose a random winner on Monday, so act fast!

Plus, save some cash by following the link to get your Maifest package before the price increase of $5 on May 1st. Don't wait, get your tickets now!

04/25/2023

Thanks for the great write-up Statesman Journal! We can't wait to see everyone in Mount Angel May 19-21; check out the article for more details!

More than a dozen breweries will be at the event offering more than 30 beers

04/21/2023

Happy Friday! The sun is shining, there's warm weather in sight, and the weekend is here. The only thing that would make this day better would be a beer... or forty! The Maifest menu is here*, and we couldn't be more excited to share it with you. So, put your feet up, crack a cold one, and check out this beautiful list. We can't wait to try these with you in LESS THAN A MONTH!

More information, along with full descriptions for all of these tasty beverages, can be found on our website (https://www.mtangelmaifest.org/beer).

*subject to change upon availability*

04/03/2020

To all of our new fans and hopeful attendees,

While we held on to hope that the COVID-19 pandemic would improve in time for our inaugural festival, it is clear that we will need to carry forward our excitement and planning efforts into 2021. Out of an abundance of caution and with the safety and health of all that visit us in Mount Angel our top priority, we have decided to cancel Maifest this year. We now shift our focus to Mount Angel Oktoberfest, and next year’s Maifest which will be held May 14-16, 2021. We know you share our disappointment. Our focus now is on staying home to save lives and flatten the curve, so that we have the chance to celebrate Oktoberfest come September.

All the best to you and your families,

The Mount Angel Oktoberfest Board of Directors

03/10/2020

Announcing our first featured musical performance... Chardon Polka Band! Many of you have enjoyed their unique "punk-rock polka" at Mount Angel Oktoberfest the past few years, and we couldn't be more excited that they're making the trek from Cleveland, Ohio to join us for the first Maifest. More info about the band can be found on our website: https://www.mtangelmaifest.org/bands

03/04/2020

Allen has been involved with Portland's SheBrew festival since the early days and this year will make S.M.A.S.H. Lager.