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October 16, 2011 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 await the 2012 Festival, opening in a year’s time.
October 14, 2011 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.
October 12, 2011 K-W Oktoberfest Rogers Women of the Year Awards
K-W Oktoberfest Rogers Women of the Year took time out to recognize and pay tribute to some outstanding women in the community.
October 10, 2011 Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest selects 2011 Floats of Honour
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.
October 10, 2011 Onkel Hans Food Drive spreads the Spirit of Gemuetlichkeit
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 Parade. The Onkel Hans Food Drive raised 19,360 lbs of non-p
October 10, 2011 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 talent!
October 08, 2011 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 year the parade will include the pageantry of numerous
October 07, 2011 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 m
October 05, 2011 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 in Waterloo, and run right down the Parade route, finish
October 04, 2011 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 starting at 7:30 pm. It will take place at the Waterloo
September 30, 2011 Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest crowns Miss Oktoberfest 2011
(Kitchener-Waterloo, Canada – October 1, 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.
September 28, 2011 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 almost sold out!
September 21, 2011 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-W
September 20, 2011 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 - 10:00 pm at the Waterloo Inn.
September 19, 2011 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. This h
September 13, 2011 April Wine to Headline 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 events. Canadian music icons April Wine will headline O
September 13, 2011 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 Idol to more entrants by adding a dancing component to
July 26, 2011 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 contributions of Waterloo Region women since 1975.
March 08, 2011 Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Receives Top Honours amongst Industry Peers
The 2011 Festivals and Events Ontario (FEO) Achievement Awards were announced March 5th at FEO’s 25th annual Conference in Markham. Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest was recognized with Best Official Printed Program and with Best New Festival or Event for t
March 04, 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.
November 16, 2010 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.
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November 04, 2010 Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Announces New Executive Director
Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest has selected past President Mark Kreller as the incoming Executive Director of the annual Festival. Kreller will take the reins on January 1st, 2011, overseeing the overall leadership in the operation of the Festival.
October 17, 2010 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 sealed to await the 2011 Festival opening in a year’s time.
October 15, 2010 Key to King Ludwig's $3,000 Treasure Chest found in Lakeside Park
Festival organizers have announced today that the key to the valuable treasure chest was found in Lakeside Park by Jason Bartlett of Kitchener.
October 11, 2010 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 Parade.
It’s a great pleasure to announce that we have rai
October 11, 2010 Thanksgiving Day Parade names Floats of Honour; announces People's Choice Float
For the second year in a row, parade spectators were able to vote via text messaging for the Thanksgiving Day Parade People’s Choice Float! Twenty-seven floats competed for the honour, with the most votes going to the Schneiders Food Float. Congratulati
October 10, 2010 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 Country Singing Contest and the Harvest Star Search,
October 09, 2010 Thanksgiving Day Parade combines old traditions and new technology!
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 this year the parade will include the pageantry of numerous
October 08, 2010 Roll Out the Barrell - Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest ist Here!
Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest opened to fanfare, friends and flowing beer, 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 as thousands of chicken
October 08, 2010 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 of Companies is thrilled to champion the great women of this
October 02, 2010 Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Announces 2010 Parade Grand Marshal
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 Gra
October 02, 2010 Miss Oktoberfest 2010 Crowned!
September 13, 2010 Tour de Hans is a unique Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Experience!
September 13, 2010 Chase the Chicken Down the Parade Route in the Onkel Hans 5K Fun Run!
September 10, 2010 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. A first
August 16, 2010 illScarlett set to headline Rocktoberfest9 at Altes Munchen Haus!
August 16, 2010 Our Lady Peace to Headline Oktoberfest Rocks the Tent!
July 14, 2010 Larry Blundell Bids Farewell to K-W Oktoberfest Inc.
June 16, 2010 Local Ellen fans get ready to get their chicken dance on!
On Thursday, June 24, all Ellen fans are invited to join a mass chicken dance taking place in front of Kitchener City Hall on King Street. The public is encouraged to wear their Oktoberfest gear, make signs to encourage Ellen to come and definitely bring
May 20, 2010 K-W Oktoberfest Rogers Women of the Year Nominations Open!
March 10, 2010 Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest named Ontario Event of Distinction
November 17, 2009 Onkel Hans Lottery Winners Announced; Festival "Greats" Recognized
October 18, 2009 Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Closes the Kegs for Another Year
October 17, 2009 Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Continues to Save the Polka; announces Ein Prosit Winners
October 15, 2009 Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Honours its Volunteers of the Year
October 14, 2009 Treasure Hunt Key Discovered in Breithaupt Park
October 12, 2009 Thanksgiving Day Parade selects Floats of Honour & First Ever People's Choice Float
October 10, 2009 Text your vote for the People’s Choice Float at the Thanksgiving Day Parade
October 09, 2009 Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Rolls Out The Barrel! New Funding Announced!
October 06, 2009 Polka King Walter Ostanek to be 2009 Parade Grand Marshal
October 05, 2009 Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest receives international recognition
October 03, 2009 Miss Oktoberfest 2009 Crowned!
September 16, 2009 Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest set to Rock the Tent with Rompin' Ronnie Hawkins!
August 14, 2009 Are you the next Miss Oktoberfest? The search is on!
July 31, 2009 Onkel Hans Lottery Tickets Go On Sale!
July 21, 2009 Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest receives 2009 up! magazine Value Award
July 16, 2009 K-W Oktoberfest Rogers Women of the Year Nominations Open
June 25, 2009 Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest wants to SAVE THE POLKA!
March 17, 2009 Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest honoured among Ontario's top events
November 19, 2008 Onkel Hans Lottery Winners Announced as Festival 'Greats' Recognized
October 19, 2008 Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Turns off the Taps on a Successfull 40th Anniversary Festival
October 18, 2008 Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest keeps the beat with 2008 Ein Prosit Awards
October 13, 2008 Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest helps the Food Bank of Waterloo Region spread the spirit of Thanksgiving
October 13, 2008 K-W Oktoberfest Thanksgiving Day Parade selects Floats of Honour for 2008
October 12, 2008 Oktoberfest Schools Program brings Bavarian culture to a new generation
October 12, 2008 Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Idol Crowned!
October 11, 2008 Oktoberfest Thanksgiving Day Parade Judges Announced!
October 10, 2008 Roll Out the Barrel - Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest is here!
October 10, 2008 K-W Oktoberfest Rogers Women of the Year winners announced!
October 10, 2008 Who will be the next Oktoberfest Idol?
October 10, 2008 Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest offers new sports events, something for everyone!
October 04, 2008 K-W Oktoberfest Inc. Crowns Miss Oktoberfest 2008
September 13, 2008 Canadian Rocker Burton Cummings & Band to join Tom Cochrane and Red Rider for an unforgettable Oktoberfest Expo
September 10, 2008 Rocktoberfest to feature Canadian bands 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.
August 12, 2008 The Search for Miss Oktoberfest is on . . .
June 05, 2008 Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Countdown of Top 10 Initiatives For This Year’s 40th Anniversary
May 20, 2008 Molson Brews Up New Sponsorship with Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest
April 02, 2008 Festivals & Events Ontario Hall of Fame
April 02, 2008 Celebrate Ontario
November 07, 2007 Report of Findings – K-W - Oktoberfest
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