At many stalls, yes, but it depends on the vendor. There are ATMs on the grounds if you want cash for rides.

Do drinks come with a deposit?

Yes. Cups and dishes are reusable and carry a deposit of at least €2, so keep them and hand them back.

Yes, several spots across the grounds, all accessible, with disabled-accessible toilets. The official FAQ lists each one with a what3words address.

Who is the bee we keep seeing?

That's Waldtraut, the festival mascot, on the official poster for more than 20 years. Look for Waldtraut ice cream and slush at the food stalls.

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Wäldchestag: Frankfurt's Pentecost Fair in the Stadtwald

Name: Wäldchestag: Frankfurt's Pentecost Fair in the Stadtwald
Start: 2027-05-14
End: 2027-05-18T23:59:59
Location: Stadtwald (Oberforsthaus)

When: Fri-Tue May 14-18, 2027
Ages: All ages
Price: Free entry, rides extra

Wäldchestag: Frankfurt's Pentecost Fair in the Stadtwald

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FestivalSachsenhausen & Niederrad

Where

Sachsenhausen & Niederrad, Stadtwald (Oberforsthaus)

Ages

All ages

Setting

Outdoors

What you need to know

Free Kinder-Finder wristband at every kids' ride: write your mobile number on it in case you get separated in the crowd
Forest floor, not pavement: paths are unpaved and uneven, so a sturdy stroller or a carrier works better than a light city buggy
No bikes or e-scooters on the grounds, but a guarded bike park sits between Am Oberforsthaus and the Schützenhaus

About

Wäldchestag is Frankfurt's own folk festival, a fair that sets up among the trees of the Stadtwald around Oberforsthaus. Kids get a Ferris wheel, chair swings, carousels and prize stalls, while parents sit in beer gardens with apple wine and sausages in the shade. Afternoons suit families best. Evenings lean toward adults, with stage music and drinks until late.

Free entry, rides and food extra

Dates & times

Fri 14 – Tue 18 May 2027

Fri5:00 PM – 1:00 AM

Sat-Sun12:00 PM – 1:00 AM

Mon-Tue12:00 PM – 12:00 AM

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Where it is

Stadtwald (Oberforsthaus)

Am Oberforsthaus 1, 60528 Frankfurt am Main

Resources

Event website
Official page from the organizer.

Common questions

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