The Three-Day Festival to commence on May 4th will offer activities for all ages!
Ober Gatlinburg will host a new spring festival Maifest, beginning Friday, May 4 running through Sunday, May 6. Maifest is a traditional German celebration of the arrival of spring with displays of history, culture and the traditional Maipole dance. Visitors to Ober Gatlinburg will enjoy the Shulz Brau Biergarten and demonstrations by artists from the Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community. Children’s free activities include bounce houses, games, face painting and crafts. A Maipole Dance will be performed each day at 2:00 p.m.
For more information, please visit: www.obergatlinburg.com/maifest
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