Events in Frankfurt during 2012

Be sure that Frankfurt is full of entertainment, you just have to know where to look for it. The aim of Economy Car Rentals is to help you locate the most notable events and festivals in Frankfurt.
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While visiting Frankfurt, you will discover that it is full of surprisingly notable events. Explore the events of Germany while being pampered by the comfort of a car rental. Take home the best memories from your trip in Frankfurt. Gather remarkable memories from the events taking place in Frankfurt. Participate in the most fascinating festivals to discover the culture and life of Frankfurt. Whether in the city center, just outside or close to the next event, you will find what you're looking for easily and conveniently. The Economy Car Rentals pages have also compiled the latest news about Frankfurt in order to give you the opportunity to combine all important information.
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January

New Year’s Concert – The Junge Deutsche Philharmonie welcomes the New Year with a classic concert at the Alte Oper. This event in Frankfurt is a must for every lover of classic music.

July

Ironman European Championship – It is the largest ironman-challenge in the world besides the Ironman Triathlon in Hawaii. You can participate or only watch the athletes during this event in Frankfurt. (http://ironmanfrankfurt.com)

February

Ambiente – This exhibition is the world’s most important event for the consumer-goods sector. Many international exhibitors show the latest products and trends.

August

Museumsuferfest - Stages are set up for the Museums festival along Frankfurt's riverbanks. The festival offers outdoor art shows, new technology exhibitions and sacred or classical music concerts. (www.museumsuferfest.de)
Apple Wine Festival – A festival around the traditional drink in Frankfurt celebrated in the town center at the Rossmarkt.
Mainfest – Festival by the river Main and live music at the Römerberg. At the fishermen's jousting the competitors try to keep their balance and not to fall into the river.

March

Dippe Mess Spring (March - April) – At this festival you will find every spring fair full of rides, arts, crafts, wine and food. It is located in the eastern Frankfurt Bornheim district.

September

IAA – International Automobile Exhibition – Around 1500 exhibitors from 42 countries offer their wares. This event in Frankfurt is the right place to be if you are mad for motors.
Dippe Mess Autumn – At this festival you will find every autumn a fair full of rides, arts, crafts, wine and food. It is located in the eastern Frankfurt Bornheim district.

April

Night of the Museums – This is a Frankfurt event where museums are open to the public until 2 am and many events are taking place like music, theatre, workshops and more. Free shuttle service is offered between the different venues.

October

Buchmesse – It is an international book fair with thousands of vendors, authors and publishers of the print and electronic media. This event in Frankfurt is probably the largest book fair in the world. (www.buchmesse.de)
Frankfurt Marathon – This is an annual event in Frankfurt. (www.bmw-frankfurt-marathon.com)

May

Eschborn-Frankfurt City Loop (May 1st) – This event in Frankfurt us a traditional bicycle race with the finish line at the Alte Oper.
Wäldchestag – Forest party in the Frankfurt city woods that offers a market, fairground and shows.

November

Christmasmarket (November - December) - At the Römerberg, at Paulssquare and Main quay you can visit one of the largest Christmasmarkets in Germany.

June

Opernplatzfest - Sample delicious international foods and beverages and enjoy several events in the square of the Alte Oper at this annual summer festival.