Festival by the river and live music at
 the Römerberg 30 July – 02 August 2010 

The Mainfest will begin on Friday with live music at the Römerberg. A representative form the municipal authorities will perform the opening ceremony here at 19:00 hours in front of the Fountain of Justice, which will be transformed into a wine fountain for the occasion. With children´s carousels, fairground rides, games, tombolas and shooting ranges, this traditional folk festival also attracts children of all ages, making it the only city festival for the whole family. The traditional highlight, a superb firework display, will bring the festival to a close on the following Monday.

Location
Römerberg, Mainkai (Main quay)

Opening hours
Friday / Saturday from 12:00 – 01:00 hours
Sunday / Monday from 12:00 – 24:00 hours

Programme
Official Opening Ceremony
Friday, 30 July 2010, from 19:00 hours at the wine fountain, Römerberg

Fishermen's jousting
Sunday, 1 August 2010, from 16:00 hours

Fireworks
Monday, 2 August 2010, from 22:00 hours

Programme for the Römerberg stage
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Arrangements
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History / Tradition
The Mainfest was originally a festival for fishermen and boatmen and was supposedly derived from the consecration of the Dreikönigskirche (Church of the Therre Kings) of 23 July 1340. The purpose of this festival was to give thanks and pay homage to "Their river and its bounties".
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Getting there
There are no car parking facilities for the event and visitors are requested to use local public transport. The best connections for the mainfest are the following ones. (Tram and underground stations: "Römer/Paulskirche" and "Hauptwache"; tram stops: "Römer", "Willi-Brand-Platz")

U-Bahn U4 and U5, Tram No. 11 and 12

Road closure at the Mainkai (Main quay)
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