Worldfest 2023
Frankfurt International School is thrilled to announce Worldfest 2023, Sunday, 14 May from 12:00-16:00 on the Oberursel Campus.
All community members are invited to join in this fun-filled annual event featuring food and drink from around the world, live music and entertainment, a flag parade, professionally-run outdoor games, face-painting and other fun-filled activities. While entry to Worldfest is free, you can purchase food and drink tickets, as well as game bracelets for the event.
Flag Parade
The event will begin with a Flag Parade to represent more than 60 countries and regions that are part of FIS. The Worldfest Committee is still looking for students and parents to bear a flag or sign to represent the school's countries and regions during the parade. Everyone can participate and you can bear the flag of any country or region of your choice. A registration form to participate will be shared in Calendar Highlights prior to the event.
Outdoor Games
Game bracelets will be sold for 8 Euro and will provide access to all of the outdoor games, like bouncy castles, rodeo bull riding, Hippo parkour and more. A bracelet also allows children to play all of the small games, including mini golf, duck fishing and more. Pre-event ticket sales will take place Monday through Friday, 8-12 May at the Primary School entrance from 8:30-8:50, and at the ABC Bookstore (Upper School entrance) from 10:30-13:15. Tickets and bracelets can also be purchased day of event. All tickets are cash only and are non-refundable.
ABC Bookstore Shopping
For those wishing to purchase FIS spirit wear, the ABC Bookstore will be open during Worldfest. Sales are cash only, please
Sustainability
To help make Worldfest a sustainable event, visitors are encouraged to bring their own refillable water bottles, reusable plates, cutlery and food storage containers, etc. Sustainably produced disposable plates and cutlery will also be available at Worldfest and should be discarded at designated recycling stations located throughout the event area.
We look forward to seeing you at Worldfest 2023!
Important Information
Event Access: ID Badges Required
Like other major events at the school, all adults attending must have an FIS Photo ID badge or alternative form of official photo ID. Upper School students must also bring their School ID.
Parking/Transportation
Parking is extremely limited on the lower Oberursel Campus. A free shuttle service will be offered from the parking lot of Edeka (on Hohemarkstr.) to the FIS campus on a continual basis throughout the duration of the fest. Parking will also be available at the FIS Primary School (Lot 7, with a parent ID), the Taunus Information Zentrum, U-Bahn (Hohemark stop), or Klinik Hohe Mark. Public transportation is also a great option.
Campus Access
Worldfest is an outdoor-only event and there is no access to any of the school buildings. Access to designated toilets will be marked.