Welcome to MayFest

Save the date! Saturday, May 11, 2024

One of the signature events you can find at Dick Brothers Brewery!

Second Saturday of May

Join Dick Brothers Brewery in partnership with Quincy Brewing Company for our first ever MayFest at 929 York St. in the heart of Quincy, IL.

The event continues a tradition of celebrating Quincy’s German Heritage and pays homage to the Brewery’s History. MayFest is a family-friendly sister event to Oktoberfest held in the fall with a focus on craft breweries and partnering with local organizations to bring a fun family activities throughout the day.

Mayfest (or Maifest in Germany) is the traditional German celebration of the arrival of spring. Mayfest is still celebrated throughout Germany with the maibaum (maypole) decorated to show off the history and crafts of the town. Mayfest, similar to Oktoberfest, has now become a popular celebration throughout the world.

Throwback

MayFest | Saturday, May 13 from 11am-10pm

Note: Ticket sales are finalized at this time.

Noon – 10:00 p.m. | Craft Brewery Showcase

Noon – 5:00 p.m. | Family Activities

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Homebrew Competition
* Limited tickets will be available. While supplies last.

2:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | Live Music

Volunteer at MayFest

CRAFT BREWERY SHOWCASE | Noon

LOCAL BREWERIES AND DISTRIBUTORS!

Quincy Brewing Company – Quincy, IL

Riggs Beer Company – Urbana, IL

Forgottonia Brewing – Macomb, IL

Haubrich Enterprises – Adams, Hancock, Schuyler, and Brown counties

Rinella Distributing – Western Illinois region

Egizii Distributing – Springfield, IL. Representing the following breweries:

Liquid Love Brewing – Buffalo Grove, IL and

Hand of Fate Brewing Company – Petersburg, IL

WINE STOP PRESENTED BY

FOOD COURT PRESENTED BY

ACTIVITIES | Noon – 5:00 P.M.

THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS FOR BRINGING FAMILY FUN TO MAYFEST!

Quincy Brewery & Arts Tunnel Tours – Tickets Available 12:30-5:00PM

Arts Quincy – Paper Pinwheel Creation
+ T-Shirt Tie Dye Station – Make a one of a kind MayFest t-shirt!
BYO-shirt or shirt for purchase.

Quincy Art Center – Watercolor painting activity

Quincy Children’s Museum – Hands on interactive learning experiences

Quincy Axe Company – Mobile Axe Throwing Unit

Quincy Public Library – Kids Activity + Summer Reading (for all ages)
+ Home brewing education station!

Activities PRESENTED BY

HOMEBREW COMPETITION | 1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M.

CHEER ON YOUR FAVORITE HOME BREWERS AND THEIR INNOVATIVE BEERS!

Erik Roon & Nikolai Wojak

Jay Tomten

Jose Terrazas

Lennie Rosenkrans

Otis Tober

Phil Maggio

Quentin Spoonmore

Steve Newman

Travis Booth

* Limited tickets will be available. While supplies last.

Competition PRESENTED BY

LIVE MUSIC | 2:00 P.M. – 9:30 P.M.

Featuring some of the best local music around!

2:00 p.m – 4:00 p.m. | Heidelberg Band

4:30 p.m – 6:30 p.m. | Second Stringers

7:30 p.m – 9:30 p.m. | Matt Roberts Blues Band

Live Music PRESENTED BY

Partners & Sponsors

Thank you for your support!

All Phase Property Solutions + Davis & Associates – Food Court Sponsor

Refreshment Services Pepsi + Prestige Social Media Marketing – Activities

State Street Bank – Homebrew Competition

Verve Imports – Wine Stop

Wavelengths – Live Music Stage Sponsor

Remember & Celebrate

Ed Foundation

This year’s event will also remember fellow craft beer enthusiast, Ed Simbol who passed away suddenly in 2022. Ed was a consultant for The Ratskeller bar in Quincy and was working to open his own concept inside the Dick Brothers Brewery Complex.

Ed was also an IL small business owner of Bigby’s Pour House (Addison & Rolling Meadows) and Ed’s Basement (St. Charles). Funds raised will go towards his foundation, which aims to lower financial barriers for starting and growing entrepreneurs.