119th Brenham Maifest Celebration

The Brenham Maifest - one of the oldest spring German festivals in the South, will hold its 119th celebration on May 8-9, 2009 at Fireman's Park The Maifest is a community-wide festival celebrating local German heritage through the youth of the community in light of the joys of springtime.

Highlights of the Brenham Maifest include extravagant parades, elegant coronations, a children's carnival and culminates with the Maifestival. The "German Village" promotes the German Heritage of Brenham and Washington County.

The celebrations begin both days at 10:30 a.m. in downtown Brenham with a parade. The Maifestival is held Friday and Saturday at Fireman’s Park. Beginning Friday evening at 5:30 pm with music, a children's carnival, festival food and drinks. The Junior Coronation will be held Friday evening with young children participating in an elaborate outdoor ceremony, which provides entertainment and the presentation of the Junior King and Queen. On Saturday the Maifestival will begin at 11:00 am at Fireman's Park with German Village and Kinder Village activities, along with German Music, Arts & Crafts, and the Children's Carnival. The Senior Coronation will be held Saturday evening with former royalty and high school students providing entertainment for this outdoor event, the culmination of the Maifest Celebration is highlighted by the presentation of the Senior King and Queen.