Visit Smooth Heals @ Maifest 2010!

May 10, 2010 by admin 

 

  

 

Covington, Kentucky. The MainStrasse Village Association will present the

 

31st Annual MainStrasse Village Maifest

May 14, 15, 16. Chosen as one of the

 

 

Top Twenty Events for May 2010 by the Southeast Tourism Society and one of the Top Ten Festivals in Kentucky for the Spring of 2010 by the Kentucky Tourism Council, Maifest is based on the German tradition of welcoming the first spring wines. Maifest is the first major festival of the summer for the Tri-State region. The assortment of arts and crafts and German and international foods and beverages becomes the main course to attract approximately 150,000 area families and regional travelers. Specialty and domestic beers can be found throughout the festival. A complete list of locations will be available at the Information Booth near the Goose Girl Fountain.

Maifest

 

 

fills over SIX city blocks along the tree-lined 6th Street Promenade, Main Street and Philadelphia Street, and extends into Goebel Park. The German park-like atmosphere creates the perfect backdrop for the variety of appealing food, drink and works by over 75 artisans and craftsmen. And be sure to visit the Kinderplatz, full of adventures and rides for the small children and the Amusement Midway

filled with fun for the “older” kids. On Saturday and Sunday, you can purchase an “All You Can Ride” bracelet for just $14. Bracelets may be purchased from opening until 5 pm and will be valid until 6 pm the day of purchase only. Quality live entertainment by top local performers such as

 

 

Stays in Vegas, DV8 and 4th Day Echo will spread the festive mood throughout Maifest. Great music will be featured at the Goebel Park Stage, the Festival Stage, the Main Street Stage and the Goose Girl Stage Take your pick – German, Pop, Classic Rock, Blues or Country – it’s your choice!

New this year at Maifest

*Guided Walking Tours of Historic MainStrasse – Saturday at noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. – Begin at the information booth near the Goose Fountain.

*3-D Chalk Drawings throughout the weekend

*Baby Mai contest on Saturday at the Gazebo in Goebel Park. Call 859-640-4507 or 859-760-2644 for registration information.

HOURS: FRIDAY, MAY 14; 5:00 – 11:30 p.m. SATURDAY, MAY 15 NOON – 11:30 p.m.

SUNDAY, MAY 16 NOON – 9:00 p.m.

ADMISSION IS FREE!

DIRECTIONS TO MAINSTRASSE VILLAGE:

 

 

The Village is conveniently located just across the river from Cincinnati, Ohio in Covington, Kentucky. From I-75/71 take the Covington 5th Street Exit (#192) and follow the signs to the Village.

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MainStrasse Village Maifest 2010 Entertainment Schedule

FRIDAY, MAY 14

 

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Opening Ceremony at the Goose Girl Fountain, including the German American Citizens League

6:00

 

P.M.

Republic Bank Festival Stage in Kentucky Lottery Stage at the

Goebel Park Railroad Trestle

5:00-7:00 Sullivan Janszen Band 6:00-8:00 Perfect Sequel

8:00-11:00 Stays in Vegas 9:00-11:00 English Channel

Main Street Stage Goose Girl Stage

7:00-11:00 The Whammies Cloggers

SATURDAY, MAY 15

 

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Baby Mai Contest at Gazebo in Goebel Park

 

 

2:00 - 3:00 - 4:00 P.M.

Republic Bank Festival Stage in Kentucky Lottery Stage at the

Goebel Park Railroad Trestle

2:00-4:00 Rattlesnakin Daddies 4:30-7:30 The G Burton Story

5:00-7:00 Core 8:30-11:30 Robin Lacy & DeZydeco

8:00-11:00 DV8

Main Street Stage Goose Girl Stage

5:00-7:00 Ms Maifest Appearance

4:00-7:00 Zinzinnati Bier Band and

7:00-11:00 Cover Model Spirit of America Cloggers

SUNDAY, MAY 16

 

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Republic Bank Festival Stage in Kentucky Lottery Stage at the

Goebel Park Railroad Trestle

2:00-5:00 Fibbion Handful 3:00-5:30 Ricky Nye & The Paris Blues Band.

6:00-9:00 4

 

th Day Echo 6:30-9:00 Kelly Thomas & the Fabulous Pickups

Main Street Stage Goose Girl Stage

5:00-7:00 Ms Maifest Appearance

4:00-8:00 Natalie Wells 3:00-6:00 Squeeze Play and

Jubilee Cloggers

Entertainment

Throughout the Festival

Balloon Magic

Magicians

 

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