Sunday, May 4th, 2025
11am – 6pm
(Rain Date, Sunday, May 18th)
Music, Dancing, Beer Gardens, Artisans, Food, Vendors, Crafts and Patios!
The 40th Annual MayFair hits the streets of Harvard Square on May 4th from 11am–6pm (rain date, Sunday, May 18th). Experience food inspired by cultures from all over the world, unique one-of-a-kind gifts and crafts, al fresco beer gardens, music, entertainment and dance! MayFair is the region’s premiere family-friendly celebration of spring.
For the past 40 years, this annual festival has been the destination to experience emerging artists from a wide variety of crowd-pleasing genres. This year, be transported back to the 70s with modern twists on classic rock, the timeless hits of Fleetwood Mac and the music highlighting ever-popular yacht rock! Dance the day away to R&B and pop tunes!
Experience the best of Asian arts at the 3rd Annual Asian Street Food and Music Festival! The legendary venue Passim will be showcasing artists from the Folk Collective on the Rachael Solem Memorial Stage! Dance lovers are not to miss over 30 troupes on the Deborah Mason Dance Stage!
Within and beyond the festival grounds, Harvard Square’s favorite restaurants have taken to the streets with outdoor dining patios. Deliciousness awaits you, from casual to high-end and everything in between!
MAIN STAGE
At the Super Crosswalk
From humble beginnings to other platforms, The Presidential Suites Band has always been driven by the power of music to connect, inspire, and transform. Formed in 2023 in Boston at grace by Nia, the band’s journey began as a raw collaboration between passionate musicians who shared a vision of creating something unique. The Presidential Suites Band has never been afraid to push boundaries, blending diverse influences with bold originality. The Presidential Suites Band honed their craft, gaining a loyal following and earning recognition for their electrifying live performances.
12pm Annie Scherer
Dark-pop, Nashville artist, Annie Scherer merges her love of rock ‘n roll classics with her passion for alternative music to produce her own unique sound. Drawing comparisons between Lana Del Rey and The Beatles, she is known for her evocative lyrics and hauntingly beautiful melodies.
She was awarded 2023’s Runner-up in Lightning 100’s Music City Mayhem competition, and she has performed at some of Nashville’s most notable venues. Her collaborators include several Grammy nominated musicians, and her music has been featured in many notable media outlets including American Songwriter. Additionally, Annie hones her modeling and acting skills with modeling/talent agency, Rune Models.
1pm Little Lies: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Little Lies is an internationally touring 8 person tribute from Boston that captures the youthful essence and classic sound of Fleetwood Mac. Featuring 5 talented vocalists and soaring harmonies that will transport you back to the breezy summer hits of “Dreams” and “Go Your Own Way”. Join us for an afternoon of romance, dancing and of course Rumours!
2pm The Love Dogs
Take one red-hot horn section – we’re talkin’ alto, tenor, baritone saxes and trombone – down and dirty. Add liberal amounts of barrelhouse boogie-woogie piano and stinging Fender guitar. Pour over a funky and swinging rhythm section the at Blues Review magazine called “the best in the business”, and top it all off with a crazy and charismatic front man with one of the biggest blues voices around. Season with a few years on the road tearing up juke joints, festivals and concert halls across the U.S. and Canada and on both sides of the Atlantic. Sound tasty? It’s a recipe for music and mayhem, for intensity and irreverence; it’s THE LOVE DOGS.
Based out of Boston, this hard swinging septet just celebrated its 20th year wowing audiences and critics alike with their combination of great musicianship and pure fun. The Dogs combine elements of jump blues, New Orleans R&B and early rock ‘n’ roll into their own powerhouse sound.
Other Brother Darryl, the 2024 Boston Music Award Country Artist of the Year, are an eight piece, Boston-based alt-country supergroup. The band of brothers includes a list of veteran singer-songwriters and local luminaries. First coming together over a love of big folk harmonies, the cosmic canyon rock sound of CSNY, The Jayhawks and Wilco, and the television series Newhart, the seeds of Other Brother Darryl were first conceptualized back in 2012. The band’s debut album, Roll Shine Roll, was released in February of 2025. The full-length album, called “An astonishing alt-country debut, as deep as Music From Big Pink by The Band.” by Vivascene, is the culmination of a decade plus journey, marked by adversity and the resolve to keep rolling on. The outcome are eleven songs of life, cementing a bond over a shared experience, creating this unique band of brothers. It is dedicated to fallen bandmate and close friend Dave Mirabella, who passed away suddenly in April 2022.
4pm Corduroy
What started out as a weekly jam amongst friends has developed into something more. Corduroy will take you back to a simpler time, when lush, smooth sounds filled the airwaves. With a repertoire loosely based in the “Yacht Rock” genre, Corduroy covers a wide range of artists from the 60’s through today with the main focus on the 70’s. Artists from Christopher Cross to Sade and everything in between.
5pm Dred Buffalo
Dred Buffalo is a four-piece rock band hailing from the misty bogs of Southern New England. Formed in early 2022, they quickly gained recognition in the New England rock scene, known for their energetic live performances, exceptional musicianship, and the captivating vocals of frontwoman Alerisa Rose. Their music blends retro groove and grit with modern rock sensibilities and a touch of psychedelia, aiming to usher in a new rock movement for music fans across the lands.
3rd ASIAN STREET FOOD & MUSIC FESTIVAL
Church Street Parking Lot
The Church Street Parking Lot will come alive with the sights, sounds and tastes of Asia with the 3rd Annual Asian Street Food and Music Festival produced by the Harvard Square Philippine American Alliance.
The Rachael Solem Memorial Stage –
Presented by Passim and Irving House
Intersection of Brattle and Church Streets
This year’s Passim showcase will feature artists from the Folk Collective from 12pm – 6pm. The Folk Collective at Passim empowers, amplifies, and celebrates artists and voices who have historically shaped folk music and will continue to inspire its future. Through a two-year cohort model, the program provides artist development, mentorship, performance opportunities, and collaborative space—creating pathways to uphold folk music as vibrant, open to all, and reflecting the rich tapestry of its voices, traditions, and communities.
DEBORAH MASON DANCE STAGE
Intersection of Mt. Auburn and Eliot Streets
MOUNT AUBURN STAGE
Intersection of Mt. Auburn and Eliot Streets
4pm Forever’s Virtue
Forever’s Virtue is a Rock/Jazz/Electronic project made up of teenage multi-instrumentalists, songwriters and producers in the Boston area. They bring together a variety of influences from many styles of music into a unique and expressive live performance. They started busking in Harvard Square and have since played at Boston Calling’s weekend warmup show, Harvard Square’s Oktoberfest and Mayfair events, and various clubs in the Boston/New England area.
MOUNT AUBURN STAGE
By Winthrop Park at the corner of Mt. Auburn and JFK Streets
11am Pilates in the Park with Barre & Soul
Join Tasha for a Mat Pilates class in Winthrop Park as part of the 2025 Harvard Square Mayfair! Class will be a 45 minute Mat Pilates Class format. Participants will be required to bring their own mats.
Sign up here
12pm Barre in the Park with Pure Barre
Join Pure Barre Harvard Square for a FREE outdoor pop-up class at the 40th Annual Mayfair Festival! We’re pulsing into the heart of Harvard Square with a full-body, low-impact barre workout that’s perfect for all fitness levels. Whether you’re new to Pure Barre or a seasoned client, this 45-minute class in Winthrop Park at 12:00 PM will leave you feeling strong, energized, and ready to enjoy the rest of the festival. Just bring a mat, water, and good vibes!
To register, please click here.
Important: All participants must complete a waiver prior to class. Complete yours in advance HERE.
1pm Morris Dancers
Muddy River Morris
Muddy River Morris is a historically women’s morris team founded in 1975. We dance all over New England and are based in Greater Boston.
Pinewoods Morris Men
The Pinewoods Morris Men are, by all accounts, the oldest morris team in North America (and showing it more every day). An outgrowth of the Pinewoods dance camp, PMM was organized in 1964. Although we usually say we are from Boston, our members are scattered across greater Boston and beyond, and we dance annually throughout New England (and occasionally old England). Pinewoods have also been a definitive part of The Christmas Revels (now sometimes known as The Midwinter Revels) since its inception in 1971.
Great Meadows Morris & Sword
Great Meadows Morris and Sword is a group of high school-age students from the Greater Boston area who perform traditional English morris and rapper sword dances. Since 1999, Great Meadows Morris and Sword has danced at festivals and special events throughout Massachusetts and New England, including NEFFA and Midwinter Revels . Great Meadows also has performed on the international stage, including the Dance England Rapper Tournament and the 2004 World Sword Spectacular in Whitby, England.
(The Morris Dancers will also be performing at 3pm at the intersection of Church Street and Massachusetts Avenue)
3pm School of Rock
School of Rock is a performance-based music school for kids aged 8-18, located in Watertown. Our School of Rock House Band, representing the best of our students, plays throughout the city at numerous street festivals, block parties, and charity events, and provides tour support for national and regional acts at local rock venues. Our students must audition to be selected for the exclusive House Band, which performs a mix of great family-friendly rock songs from a variety of eras and styles. Last summer, our set list included songs from Radiohead, Living Colour, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and many more.
Chica Fuego & The Gringos will enchant you with their signature blend of American & Latin music, crossing genres and borders with captivating flair en inglés y español! From soulful ballads to high-energy grooves, their eclectic sound ignites your heart with each irresistible tune. With eclectic style and magnetic stage presence, this band brings joy, originality, tradition, innovation, and charisma to every performance.
Chica Fuego & The Gringos are committed to cultivating the magic and solidarity of connection through music, cultural exchange, and celebrating the gift of being alive—especially in these times when joy itself becomes an act of rebellion.
BEER / WINE GARDENS WITHIN THE FESTIVAL
Alden & Harlow
Bonde Fine Wine Shop
Church St. Parking Lot – Asian Festival
PATIOS WITHIN THE FESTIVAL
Charlie’s Kitchen
Grafton Street Pub & Grill
Grendel’s Den
The Hourly Oyster House
Russell House Tavern
Shay’s
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CUTS FOR A CAUSE
The Le Petit Curl Concept Salon will be offering free haircuts at MayFair with all proceeds benefitting Boston Children’s Hospital. Visit their booth at the intersection of Eliot and Brattle Streets. They will also be accepting cash donations on-site. To make a donation please click here, type in Le Petit in the ‘salon name’ field to ensure they get fundraising credit.
To schedule your appointment online, please use their booking tool at here.
For more information about Le Petit Curl Concept, please click here.
This event is made possible by our generous partners:
Alden & Harlow
Herbwell Cannabis
Irving House
Le Petit Curl Concept
Lucid Motors
Passim
Suzanna Krmzian, Realtor, Lamacchia Realty
T-Mobile
Transportation Federal Credit Union
Veggie Grill
Verizon