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Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Turns off the Taps and Closes the Kegs for Another Year
Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest officially ended another year with Closing Ceremonies at the Chicopee Haus last night. Festival organizers and guests looked on as the ceremonial keg was sealed to ››

Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest’s $3000 Hidden Treasure Discovered in Waterloo Park
For 19 days Kitchener-Waterloo treasure hunters have been scouring the area for a hidden key worth $3,000! The key unlocks King Ludwig’s Treasure Chest and the annual search for the loot is one of the highlights of Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest. ››

K-W Oktoberfest Rogers Women of the Year Awards Recognizes Outstanding Achievements in Waterloo Region
K-W Oktoberfest Rogers Women of the Year took time tonight to recognize and pay tribute to some outstanding women in the community. "We are proud of our partnership with the K-W Oktoberfest Rogers ››

Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Thanksgiving Day Parade 2011 Selects Floats of Honour, Voters Pick People’s Choice
The 2011 Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Thanksgiving Day Parade celebrity Judges have revealed their top picks for the best floats in the 2011 Thanksgiving Day Parade. The floats that have been ››

Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest helps the Food Bank of Waterloo Region spread the Spirit of Thanksgiving with the Onkel Hans Food
Today the Food Bank of Waterloo Region and Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest came together to help those in need while enjoying the tradition of the Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Thanksgiving Day ››

Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Idol Crowned
The judges have spoken – CASSANDRA HODGINS, 16, of London, was named the 2011 Oktoberfest Idol winner today at Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest. In a search that consisted of both singing and dancing ››

Oktoberfest Thanksgiving Day Parade Combines Old Traditions with New Technology
When the Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Thanksgiving Day Parade gets underway on Monday, October 10, it will once again bring together long-standing traditions with the latest trends. Once again this ››

Roll out the Barrel - Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest is Here!
Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest opened to fanfare, friends and flowing beer this morning, kicking off the 43rd edition of Canada’s Greatest Bavarian Festival! The Official Opening Ceremonies and keg tapping took place at Kitchener’s Civic Square this morning as thousands of chicken-dancing spectators celebrated the return of the nine-day festival. ››

Chase the Chicken Down the Parade Route in the Onkel Hans 5K Fun Run!
On Monday, October 10th, kick-off the Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Thanksgiving Day Parade and participate in the Onkel Hans 5K Fun Run. The race will begin at 8:30 am on King and William Streets ››

K-W Oktoberfest Rogers Women of the Year Recognizes Outstanding Achievements in Waterloo Region
K-W Oktoberfest Rogers Women of the Year takes time out to recognize and pay tribute to outstanding women in the community. This year, the awards ceremony will take place on Tuesday, October 11th ››

Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Crowns Miss Oktoberfest 2011
At a gala black tie event, BRITTANY GRAUL, sponsored by Stockie Motors Inc., was crowned Miss Oktoberfest 2011, making her the 43rd Miss Oktoberfest since the festival’s inception. For the past ››

A Blooming Affair Fashion Show Preparing to Turn Heads in 2011
Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest is at the forefront of fashion again as it presents the 2011 A Blooming Affair Fashion Show on Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at Bingemans. Tickets for this event are ››

Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Returns to Chicopee!
Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest is expanding its impact on the Regional community with a new accredited Festhalle at Chicopee Ski Club! This represents the return of Chicopee as a festhalle, which last operated in the 1970’s in partnership with Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest. ››

Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest, with Molson Coors Canada, Presents Stein & Dine
Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest, in partnership with Molson Coors Canada, presents the premier culinary event of the season. Stein & Dine will take place this Thursday, September 22nd from 6:00 pm - ››

Tour de Hans Welcomes Gold Medalist Simon Whitfield to 100km Race
The second annual Tour de Hans, presented by RBC, will be full of some golden moments as the riders line up at the start this year, because two-time Olympic medal winner Simon Whitfield will be lining up with them at the start of the 100km event. ››

Canadian Classic Rock Showcase at Oktoberfest Rocks the Tent!
Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest will once again be the place where polka meets rock, as festival organizers announce yet another stellar line-up of Canadian artists for the festival’s two main concert ››

Oktoberfest Idol Revamped!
Oktoberfest Idol has adopted a new format for 2011. No longer just a one-day event, Oktoberfest Idol will now include a formal audition process and final competition. We've also opened up Oktoberfest ››

K-W Oktoberfest Rogers Women of the Year Nominations Open!
Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest announces its official call for nominations for the 2011 K-W Oktoberfest Rogers Women of the Year. This annual event has been celebrating the achievements and ››

Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Receives Top Honours Amongst Industry Peers
Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest received top honours from the festival industry again this year, marking the continued success of the festival as one of Ontario’s marquee events. The 2011 ››

Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest is a Good Investment
John Milloy, MPP for Kitchener Centre, announced $399,800 in Celebrate Ontario funding, for Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest, today. Canada’s Greatest Bavarian Festival is one of over 220 festivals and ››

Oktoberfest Lotto Express Winners Announced
The Festival may be over for another year, but the fun continued for Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest tonight as the winners of the Oktoberfest Lotto Express were drawn at the annual Awards Night at the Delta Kitchener-Waterloo. ››

Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest closes the keg for another year
Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest officially ended for another year with Closing Ceremonies at the Transylvania Club last night. Festival organizers and guests looked on as the ceremonial keg was ››

Key to Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest’s $3000 Hidden Treasure discovered in Kitchener’s Lakeside Park
For 19 days Kitchener-Waterloo treasure hunters have been scouring the area for a hidden key worth $3,000! The key unlocks King Ludwig’s Treasure Chest and the annual search for the loot is one of the highlights of Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest. ››

Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest helps the Food Bank of Waterloo Region with the Onkel Hans Food Drive
Today the Food Bank of Waterloo Region and Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest came together to help those in need while enjoying the tradition of the Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Thanksgiving Day ››

Thanksgiving Day Parade names Floats of Honour; announces People's Choice Award
The 2010 Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Thanksgiving Day Parade celebrity Judges have revealed their top picks for the best floats in the 2010 Thanksgiving Day Parade. The floats that have been ››

Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest selects Oktoberfest Idol 2010
The judges have spoken – Karli Purcell, 18, of Listowel, was named the 2010 Oktoberfest Idol winner today at Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest. Karli Purcell has also won the Northern Ontario Open ››

Thanksgiving Day Parade returns with People's Choice Float Award and Celebrity Judges
When the Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Thanksgiving Day Parade gets underway on Monday, October 11, it will once again bring together long-standing traditions with the latest trends. Once again ››

Roll Out the Barrell - Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest ist Here!
Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest opened to fanfare, friends and flowing beer this morning, kicking off the 42nd edition of Canada’s Greatest Bavarian Festival! The Official Opening Ceremonies and keg tapping took place at Kitchener’s Civic Square this morning as thousands of chicken-dancing spectators celebrated the return of the nine-day festival. ››

2010 K-W Oktoberfest Rogers Women of the Year Award Recipients
K-W Oktoberfest Rogers Women of the Year took time out last night to recognize and pay tribute to some outstanding women in the community. "Our involvement is a true privilege. The Rogers Group ››

K-W Oktoberfest announces the 2010 Grand Marshal
Kitchener-Waterloo, Canada – October 2, 2010) – Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest is pleased to announce as this year’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Grand Marshal is running for Mayor! This year’s Parade Grand Marshal is Fred Ewanuick, who stars as "Dan" in the Gemini Award nominated, CTV original series, DAN FOR MAYOR. ››

Miss Oktoberfest 2010 Crowned!
At a gala black tie event, Meghan Hennessey, sponsored by Caliber Contracting, was crowned Miss Oktoberfest 2010, making her the 42nd Miss Oktoberfest since the festival’s inception. For the ››

Tour de Hans offers a unique Kitchener-Waterloo Experience!
Congratulations to Paolo Dilecce of Richmond Hill, the very first winner of the Tour de Hans! Click here for Race Results!

Chase The Chicken Down the Parade Route in the Onkel Hans 5K Fun Run!
On Monday, October 11th, kick-off the Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Thanksgiving Day Parade and participate in the Onkel Hans 5K Fun Run. The race will begin at 8:15 am and run right down the Parade ››

Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest comes to Cambridge with new Festhalle
Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest is expanding its impact on the Regional community with a new accredited Festahallen in Cambridge! One of the region’s most notable events, Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest, will now be part of the mix in Cambridge. ››

OUR LADY PEACE TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
Tickets for Oktoberfest Rocks the Tent featuring OUR LADY PEACE are on sale now! Come Rock The Tent on Saturday, October 2nd at Concordia Club!

illScarlett to hit the stage at Rocktoberfest9
On Sunday, October 10th, Rocktoberfest9 will bring together the polka stylings of Walter Ostanek with the rock sounds of Canadian headline act illScarlett and special guest KO. Tickets for both events go on sale on Friday

Our Lady Peace to headline Oktoberfest Rocks the Tent on October 2nd
Canadian music icons Our Lady Peace will headline Oktoberfest Rocks the Tent at Concordia Club on Saturday, October 2nd; setting the stage for a night of tent-shaking music and a full ››

Larry Blundell to Bid Farewell to K-W Oktoberfest Inc.
Executive Director of Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest, Larry Blundell, announced today that he will retire as head of Canada’s Greatest Bavarian Festival; following the 2010 festivities. Effective ››

Come Chicken Dance for Ellen at Kitchener City Hall
WHAT: Mass Chicken Dance in Support of Ellen DeGeneres for Parade Marshall of the 2010 Oktoberfest Parade WHEN: Thursday, June 24, 2010 - 6 to 7 p.m. ( This event will go rain or shine , but will ››

K-W Oktoberfest Rogers Women of the Year Nominations Open!
Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest announced its official call for nominations for the 2010 K-W Oktoberfest Rogers Women of the Year awards. The annual awards have been celebrating the achievements and ››

Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest wants to Welcome Ellen DeGeneres as Parade Grand Marshal
Help us get Ellen DeGeneres to Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest in 2010! We want to welcome her as the Grand Marshal of the Thanksgiving Day Parade! Show your support and join the FanPage! Just type ››

Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest named Ontario Event of Distinction
Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest once again received top honours from the festival industry at the Festivals and Events Ontario annual conference in Ottawa. The Festival was named as a 2010 Event of ››

Onkel Hans Lottery Winners Announced!
The Festival may be over for another year, but the fun continues for Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest as the winners of the Onkel Hans Lottery are drawn!

Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Closes the Kegs for Another Year
Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest officially ended for another year with Closing Ceremonies at the Transylvania Club last night. Festival organizers and guests looked on as the ceremonial keg was ››

Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Continues to Save The Polka; Announces Ein Prosit Awards
Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest continues its campaign to Save The Polka this weekend. Canada’s Greatest Bavarian Festival, joined by sponsor Jack Link’s Beef Jerky, presented the 2009 Ein Prosit ››

Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Honours its Volunteers of the Year
A full house of prominent members of the business and political community attended the Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Presidents’ Invitational Luncheon as three outstanding volunteers were presented with the prestigious Volunteer of the Year Award.

Treasure Hunt Key Found in Breithaupt Park
For 17 days Kitchener-Waterloo treasure hunters have been scouring the area for a hidden key worth $3,000! The key unlocks King Ludwig’s Treasure Chest and the annual search for the loot is one of the highlights of Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest. ››

Thanksgiving Day Parade Announces Floats of Honour and People's Choice Float!
For the first time ever, parade spectators voted via text message for the People’s Choice Float! Contratulations to the Moonshine Band Float, our 2009 winner!

Text your vote for the People’s Choice Float at the Thanksgiving Day Parade
Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest and the Thanksgiving Day Parade have gone wireless. For the first time in the 41 year history of the Festival, the 150,000 spectators at the Thanksgiving Day Parade ››

Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Rolls Out The Barrel! New Funding Announced
Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest opened to fanfare and funding this morning, kicking off Canada’s Greatest Bavarian Festival!

Polka King Walter Ostanek to be Parade Grand Marshal
Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest is on a mission to SAVE THE POLKA, and what better way to celebrate this time-honoured musical traditional than to highlight one of the genre’s most treasured ››

Miss Oktoberfest 2009 Crowned
At a gala black tie event, Jessica Wulff was crowned Miss Oktoberfest 2009, making her the 41st Miss Oktoberfest since the festival’s inception.

Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest set to Rock The Tent with Rompin' Ronnie Hawkins!
Ronnie Hawkins will take to the stage for the first annual Oktoberfest Rocks the Tent on Saturday, October 3rd at Concordia Club! With The Fabulous Thunderbirds signed to open for the legendary ››

Onkel Hans Lottery Tickets Go On Sale!
While it may seem early to think about Kitchener- Waterloo Oktoberfest, it’s not too early to think about winning big! The annual Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Onkel Hans Lottery tickets are now on ››

Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest receives WestJet Value Award
Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest was singled out by WestJet customers with a 2009 Value Award, according to up! magazine, WestJet\'s in-flight publication.

K-W Oktoberfest Rogers Women of the Year nominations open!
Nominations are open for the K-W Oktoberfest Rogers Women of the Year awards, which recognize and pay tribute to outstanding women in the community in various categories.

Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest wants to SAVE THE POLKA!
Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest wants to Save The Polka! Canada’s Greatest Bavarian Festival is working to save the time-honoured and much loved musical genre from the chopping block of the ››

Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest honoured among Ontario's top events
Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest received top honours from the festival industry again this year, marking the continued success of the festival as one of Ontario’s marquee events. Festivals and Events ››

Onkel Hans Lottery Winners Announced as Festival 'Greats' Recognized
The people and events that best exemplified the spirit of Gemuetlichkeit during the 40th Anniversary Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest were honoured last night at an awards reception at the Delta Kitchener-Waterloo.

Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Turns Off the Taps on a Successful 40th Anniversary Festival
Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest officially ended for another year with Keg Closing Ceremonies at the Schwaben Club. Festival organizers and guests looked on as the ceremonial keg was sealed to await ››

Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest helps the Food Bank of Waterloo Region Spread the Spirit of Thanksgiving with the Onkel Hans Food
Today the Food Bank of Waterloo Region and Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest came together to help those in need, raising 21,220 lbs of non-perishable food items and $18,429.83 in cash donations along ››

40th annual Oktoberfest Thanksgiving Day Parade selects Floats of Honour for 2008
The 2008 Oktoberfest Thanksgiving Day Parade celebrity Judges have revealed their top picks for the best floats in this year’s parade.

Roll Out the Barrel - Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest is here!
Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest opened to fanfare and applause today as the keg was tapped to begin the 40th Anniversary of Canada’s Greatest Bavarian Festival!

Miss Oktoberfest 2008 Crowned!
At a gala black tie event, Natalie MacNeil was crowned Miss Oktoberfest for 2008, marking the 40th Miss Oktoberfest to be crowned since the festival’s inception.

Tickets On Sale for Rocktoberfest7 with Finger Eleven and illScarlett
When K-W Oktoberfest goes rock n’ roll for Rocktoberfest7, it will be bringing together the music of Walter Ostanek and Canadian bands Finger Eleven and illScarlett.
Tickets are now on sale ››

New Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Website
Welcome to the NEW Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest website. We are constantly adding new things as we move forward so stay tuned for news updates as they become available! Browse around and take a ››

Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Countdown of Top 10 Initiatives For This Year’s 40th Anniversary
June 5, 2008 - Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest held a Media Launch this evening at the Concordia Club to announce the Top 10 initiatives for 2008 in celebration of Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest’s ››