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Dancers in Dirndl and Lederhosen link arms at the Oakland Nature Friends Maifest, with a ribboned maypole Oakland Nature Friends logo
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ONF Maifest

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Welcome spring, Bavarian style.

Each spring, Oakland Nature Friends welcomes May with a Maifest at their lodge in the Oakland hills: music, dancing, food and friends. Look for Dahoam1516 there at our normal table, back behind the Beer Hut.

  • WhenSpring.
    Dates to be announced.
  • WhereOakland Nature Friends Lodge
    3115 Butters Dr, Oakland
  • WhatMusic, dancing, food and friends at the lodge.
  • TicketsDetails from Oakland Nature Friends.
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A Bavarian tradition

What is Maifest?

In Bavaria, May begins with a celebration of spring. Villages gather around the Maibaum, the tall maypole painted in Bavaria's blue and white and decorated with the crests of local trades and clubs.

There is music, dancing and plenty of food and beer, and the whole community comes out to welcome the warmer days together.

Come visit us after
  • Brew your own beerHands-on, small-group brewing classes.
  • Make traditional foodsCooking classes rooted in European traditions.
  • Grow your own ingredientsLearn in our Friendship Garden.
  • Connect with your communityClasses, events and gatherings all year.
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More throughout the year

Big Brew Day, Mother's Day Brunch, Father's Day Brew & BBQ and more. Some we host at Dahoam1516; others are Bay Area traditions where you'll find us.

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