Christmas FairThe 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 center 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 specialties. Dominating the Römerplatz is a 108-foot (33m) tall Christmas tree decorated with twinkling lights and colorful decorations. For more information phone +49 (0)69 2123 8990 or email feste@tcf.frankfurt.de
Venue: Throughout the old city center, but predominantly at Römerberg
Date: November to December 2009 TBA
Time: 10am to 9pm, Sunday 11am to 9pm
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
German F1 Grand PrixIn 2006 it was reported that from 2007 onwards, there would be only one Grand Prix per year in Germany. Since 1995 there have been two Grand Prix every year, the German Grand Prix at Hockenheim and the European Grand Prix at the Nürburgring. From 2007 onwards, the Nürburgring and Hockenheimring will alternate hosting the German Grand Prix, starting with the Nürburgring in 2007.
Venue: Hockenheimring
Date: 12 July 2009
Frankfurt Book FairThe 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: 14 - 18 October 2009
Website: www.frankfurt-book-fair.com/en/portal.php
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