Frankfurt City Guide - events

Christmas Fair
The Frankfurt Christmas Market is one of the biggest and oldest in Germany, dating back to the 14th century, and traditionally Germans would buy their children's presents, as well as their decorations and seasonal foodstuffs, solely from the market. The entire old town centre is transformed into a festive, beautiful marketplace where the scent of roasted chestnuts, mulled wine, gingerbread and baked apples mixes with the sounds of Christmas tunes in the crisp winter air. The fair also offers Christmas readings, Advent concerts and a visit by St Nicholas, as well as plenty of arts and crafts, from creative candles to carved wooden toys, and traditional Frankfurt specialities. Dominating the Römerplatz is a 108ft (33m) tall Christmas tree decorated with twinkling lights and colourful decorations. For more information phone +49 (0)69 2123 8990 or email feste@tcf.frankfurt.de
Venue: Throughout the old city centre, but predominantly at Römerberg
Date: 26 November to 21 December 2008
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Museum Quay Festival (Museumsuferfest)
The spectacular festival of art and culture on the banks of the River Maine is one of Frankfurt's most popular outdoor attractions, presenting artists and musicians from around the world. Stalls offer a wide variety of food and drink, and various acts take to the stage. A fireworks display on the last evening brings the festival to a close. For more information email feste@tcf.frankfurt.de or phone +49 (0)69 2123 8990.
Venue: Schaumainkai Quay, or Museumsufer
Date: 29-31 August 2008
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German F1 Grand Prix
The Nürburgring is sacred ground for Formula 1 fans. Although viewers on TV only see a fraction of the entire track - it is in fact well over four times bigger stretching through the villages and small towns in the area. Michael Schumacher holds the current track record and his nationality aids the massive support base he has managed to build up at this track.
Venue: Nurburgring
Date: 22 July 2007
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Frankfurt Book Fair
The Frankfurt Book Fair is the largest international book fair in the world receiving over 250,000 visitors. The event is largely focused around trade, distribution, and selling though the fair has quite a heritage to it with some 500 years under its belt. Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press just outside of Frankfurt in the town of Mainz ,and since mass publication caught on, Frankfurt has been hosting a book fair of ever increasing size and popularity.
Venue: Frankfurt am Main
Date: 15-19 October 2008
Website: www.frankfurt-book-fair.com/en/portal.php