Can we bring a stroller?

Yes, strollers are allowed. Pull wagons (Bollerwagen) are not. Expect cobblestones, curbs and small steps in places, though most of the grounds are easy to get around.

There is no event parking. The nearest garages are Parkhaus Dom/Römer (Domstraße 1, with accessible spaces), Parkhaus Hauptwache (Kornmarkt 10) and Parkhaus Konstabler (Töngesgasse 8). The U-Bahn is easier.

Where can we watch the Fischerstechen?

From the riverbank. The duels run on the Main between the Eiserner Steg footbridge and the Untermainbrücke. The 2027 day and start time come out with the program.

Are there accessible toilets?

Yes, at Leonhardstor, on the Mainkai and on Alte Mainzer Gasse. The festival FAQ gives what3words codes for each.

Mainfest Frankfurt: Riverside Folk Festival on the Main

Name: Mainfest Frankfurt: Riverside Folk Festival on the Main
Start: 2027-07-30
End: 2027-08-02T23:59:59
Location: Mainkai

Featured inAlong the Main: River Walks, Boats and Beer Gardens Dippemess, Wäldchestag and Frankfurt's Folk Festivals

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FestivalInnenstadt

Where

Innenstadt, Mainkai

Ages

All ages

Setting

Outdoors

What you need to know

Fishermen's jousting on the Main, costumed duelers on boats trying to knock each other into the river
Fireworks close the festival on the last night, a late finish for younger kids
Free Kinder-Finder wristband from any kids' ride: write your mobile number on it in case you get separated

About

Mainfest is Frankfurt's old riverside folk festival, rooted in a fishermen's feast from the Middle Ages. The Main embankment and the Römerberg fill with traditional rides, a Ferris wheel, regional food stalls and a culture program. Kids tend to remember the Fischerstechen: jousters in historical costume stand on narrow boats and try to push each other into the river with padded poles. It suits families who enjoy a busy fair.

Free

Dates & times

Fri 30 Jul – Mon 2 Aug 2027

Fri-Sat12:00 PM – 1:00 AM

Sun-Mon12:00 PM – 12:00 AM

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Where it is

Mainkai

60311 Frankfurt am Main

Nearby playgrounds

Resources

Event website
Official page from the organizer.

Common questions

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