Kitchener Waterloo Oktoberfest

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	FESTER'S CHOICE AWARDS
	A Blooming Affair Fashion Show
	Annual Treasure Hunt
	Cambridge Council's Oktoberfest Luncheon
	Closing Ceremonies
	Jack Links Ein Prosit Awards
	K-W Oktoberfest Rogers Women of the Year
	Kitchener Willkommen Platz
	Miss Oktoberfest Gala Ball
	Oktoberfest Car Show
	Oktoberfest Golf Experience
	Oktoberfest Idol
	Oktoberfest Lotto Express
	Oktoberfest Preview
	Oktoberfest Rocks the Tent
	Oktoberfest Spirit Tour
	Onkel Hans 5K Fun Run
	Onkel Hans Food Drive
	Opening Ceremonies: Kitchener - Waterloo
	Opening Ceremonies: Waterloo Mayor's Oktoberfest Luncheon
	People's Choice Float Award
	Rocktoberfest10
	Stein and Dine - A Unique Oktoberfest Culinary Experience
	Thanksgiving Day Parade
	Tour De Hans
	Tour de Hans Celebrity Dinner
	Ziggy unt Zaggy Steiner

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	30th Annual Oktoberfest Family Breakfast
	33rd UpTown Waterloo Great Oktoberfest Barrel Race
	7th Annual Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day and Family Fun Fest
	Bogenschuetzenfest
	DOGtoberfest
	Erntefest - Harvest Festival
	Experience an 1890s Thanksgiving
	Fall Harvest - Waterloo Region Museum
	German Pioneers Day
	K-W Oktoberfest Atom Tournament
	K-W Oktoberfest Bavarian Molson Slo-Pitch Classic
	K-W Oktoberfest Classic
	Kitchener Toy & Collectibles Show
	Lutherwood Foundation Theatre & Auction Fundraiser
	Ok-Throw-Ber-Fest Disc Golf Tournament
	Oktoberfest Iron Chef
	Onkel Hans 5K Fun Run
	So You Think You Can Tanz
	The Oktoberfest Downtown Experience
	Victoria Place Oktoberfest Celebration
	Waterloo Central Railway Heritage Train
	WCAC Annual Juried Show
	World's Most Dangerous Bocce Ball Tournament

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Onkel Hans

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Who is that big, lovable orange guy you've seen around the festival? Onkel Hans is the Official Mascot of Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest and a Goodwill Ambassador to communities all across North America. As the mascot of Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest you will see his smiling face on buttons, pins, t-shirts, brochures, steins and other souvenirs.

Created in 1974, Onkel Hans has come to symbolize the spirit of the festival, with his jolly disposition he greets everyone he meets with a warm smile and a wink.

During Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest, Onkel Hans is sure to make an appearance at each of the festhallen and the many family and cultural events in the region. He even appears "larger than life" in the Annual Oktoberfest Thanksgiving Day Parade. He keeps busy throughout the remainder of the year visiting schools, hospitals and nursing homes spreading happiness and cheer. As a representative of the Kitchener-Waterloo community, Onkel Hans has attended the Calgary Stampede, the Molson Indy, Quebec Winter Carnival and Bavarian Festival in Frankenmuth, Michigan.

Onkel Hans is even on Facebook! Visit his profile and become ‘friends’ with Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest’s most popular VIP!

Although he's busy during the festival, Onkel Hans always has time to stop for a smile, a handshake, or even a photo ... he looks forward to welcoming you to Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest this year!

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