
Be Bavarian with us and join us for K-W Oktoberfest
September 22 – October 14, 2023
Prost! Here’s to good times!
The sounds of accordion music fill the air. Steins of cold beer wait for the first notes of Ein Prosit. Old friendships are renewed as everyone gathers to Be Bavarian once more. Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest is back!
Tickets for the 55th annual Bavarian Festival are on sale now! Onkel Hans and Tante Frieda are excited to see you all don your Tracht, raise a stein, polka around, and enjoy delicious Bavarian cuisine from our German Clubs and local restaurants!
Here’s to good times and good cheer, and to being back together for another year. PROST!
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Alpine Club
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Carl Zehr Square
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Deer Ridge Golf Club
Descendants Beer & Beverage Co.
Downtown Kitchener
Europro Stage
Frannie's
Galt Country Club
Gaukle Street, Kitchener
Hubertushaus
Janet Lynn's Bistro
Kitchener Market
Maxwell's Concerts and Events
Morty's Pub
Oktoberfest Haus
Old Galt Bottle Shop
Region of Waterloo International Airport
Rustico Kitchen and Bar
Schwaben Club
Tapestry Hall
The Crazy Canuck
The Olde Heidelberg Restaurant
The Walper Hotel
THEMUSEUM
TWB Brewing
Underground Flavour Group
Victoria Park
Waterloo Brewing Taphouse
Waterloo City Hall
Waterloo Park
Waterloo Region
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Alpine Club and Transylvania Club
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Irviner Gunners
Kitchener Market
Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest
Maxwell's Concerts and Events + Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest
Old Galt Bottle Shop
Rusty Nail Comedy
Schwaben Club
TWB Brewing
Uptown Waterloo BIA
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Bavarian Feast23sepAll Day30(All Day) Bingemans

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Indulge in traditional Oktoberfest food at Bingemans Bavarian Feast! Our chefs are proud to present some of the most delicious German food at this year’s Oktoberfest in Kitchener-Waterloo – Canada’s
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Indulge in traditional Oktoberfest food at Bingemans Bavarian Feast! Our chefs are proud to present some of the most delicious German food at this year’s Oktoberfest in Kitchener-Waterloo – Canada’s greatest Bavarian festival! Enjoy Marche dining with traditional Oktoberfest food, exclusive entertainment and express access to the main festivities in the Oktoberfest Kool Haus. Indulge in authentic German schnitzel, Oktoberfest sausage, sauerkraut, spaetzle, and of course craft beer!
All Bavarian Feast tickets include access to the Kool Haus.
Time
september 23 (Saturday) - 30 (Saturday)
Location
Bingemans
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Direct from Germany, DORFROCKER with the GOLDEN KEYS and DJs
october 6, 2023 7:00 pm - 1:00 amDirect from Germany, DORFROCKER with the GOLDEN KEYS and DJs
october 7, 2023 7:00 pm - 1:00 amThe TONIC BAND with the GOLDEN KEYS and Bingemans Kool Haus DJs
october 1, 2022 7:00 pm - 1:00 amThe TONIC BAND with the GOLDEN KEYS and Bingemans Kool Haus DJs
september 30, 2022 7:00 pm - 1:00 amKIM MITCHELL with the GOLDEN KEYS and Various DJs
september 24, 2022 7:00 pm - 1:00 amRETROBERFEST RETURNS!
september 23, 2022 7:00 pm - 1:00 amPlay A Latte Cafe29sep4:30 pm6:30 pm4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

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Break out the lederhosen and dirndl to join us for a family friendly celebration in honour of Oktoberfest. Enjoy 2 hours of play, dinner, and fingers crossed for some Oktoberfest
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Break out the lederhosen and dirndl to join us for a family friendly celebration in honour of Oktoberfest. Enjoy 2 hours of play, dinner, and fingers crossed for some Oktoberfest guests Friday, September 29th!
- 4:30 – 5:00 – Arrive, pick up meals/drinks
- 5:00 – 5:30 – Play in our play area
- 5:30 – 6:00 – Visit from Onkel Hans
- 6:00 -6:30 – Play in our play area
Ticket Info & Location:
Adult and Child Ticket – Admission for two, 2 Oktoberfest Sausages and a juice box.
Additional Adult Ticket – Adult Admission and an Oktoberfest Sausage
Sibling Ticket – Child admission, Oktoberfest Sausage and a juice box
Infant – Child admission
Play A Latte Cafe
1601 River Road E., Unit 22, Kitchener
Time
(Friday) 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
The Trews @Koolhaus29sep7:00 pm1:00 am7:00 pm - 1:00 am Bingemans

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With Guest DJs, and Haus Band, The Golden Keys Hot off tour for the release of their newest album, Wander, The Trews join us at KoolHaus for an evening sure to rock
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With Guest DJs, and Haus Band, The Golden Keys
Hot off tour for the release of their newest album, Wander, The Trews join us at KoolHaus for an evening sure to rock the tent like never before! Join us for this epic live performance from this east-coast, Canadian recording artist, along with guest DJs and Haus Band, The Golden Keys.
Time
(Friday) 7:00 pm - 1:00 am
Location
Bingemans
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Octoberfest is back at the Schwaben Club! Join them at their new location, 50 Scheifele Place in Breslau! Oktoberfest Dates:Friday, September 29 – 7pm-1amSaturday, September 30 – 7pm-1amSunday, October 1st –
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Octoberfest is back at the Schwaben Club! Join them at their new location, 50 Scheifele Place in Breslau!
Oktoberfest Dates:
Friday, September 29 – 7pm-1am
Saturday, September 30 – 7pm-1am
Sunday, October 1st – 11am to 4pm (Family Day)
Friday, October 6 – 7pm-1am
Saturday, October 7 – 7pm-1am
Sunday, October 8th – 11am to 4pm (Family Day)
Friday, October 13 – 7pm-1am
Saturday, October 14 – 7pm-1am
Time
September 29 (Friday) 7:00 pm - October 14 (Saturday) 1:00 am
Location
Schwaben Club
50 Scheifele Place
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
september 30, 2023 7:00 pmoctober 6, 2023 7:00 pmoctober 7, 2023 7:00 pmoctober 13, 2023 7:00 pmoctober 14, 2023 7:00 pm
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Mayor's OKTOBERFEST MARKET01oct10:00 am4:00 pm10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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The Uptown Waterloo BIA , City of Waterloo Council, Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest and Mayor Dorothy McCabe have collaborated to present the Mayor’s Oktoberfest Market – a one-day community market featuring a variety
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The Uptown Waterloo BIA , City of Waterloo Council, Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest and Mayor Dorothy McCabe have collaborated to present the Mayor’s Oktoberfest Market – a one-day community market featuring a variety of local vendors and performers that can be discovered throughout the day.
- Explore 60+ local vendors
- try delectable eats
- enjoy live performances
- get creative at the Creativity Station
- and dance to the tunes of the Wunderwagen!
When: Sunday, October 1, 2023
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Waterloo City Hall parking lot
Food Bank Donations
Entry into the market is completely FREE but visitors are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to be donated to The Food Bank of Waterloo Region.
Time
(Sunday) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Willkommen Platz05octAll Day08(All Day) Downtown Kitchener, 44 Gaukel Street

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Join us Thursday, October 5th to Sunday, October 8th as Downtown Kitchener transforms into a bustling Bavarian village like you’ve never seen it before – along King Street from Queen
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Join us Thursday, October 5th to Sunday, October 8th as Downtown Kitchener transforms into a bustling Bavarian village like you’ve never seen it before – along King Street from Queen Street to City Hall, and down Gaukel Street to the Willkommen Platz Craft Biergarten in the Gaukel Block at 44 Gaukel Street!
Raise your stein in the craft biergarten, savour authentic German cuisine from one of our food vendors, shop our local vendor market, or sing along in front of the stage at one of our live performances – Oktoberfest is bringing the best of it to DTK!
Craft Biergarten Hours: (Gaukel Block – 44 Gaukel Street, Kitchener)
Thursday, October 5th – 4pm – 11pm (Oktoberfest Block Party – 19+ ticketed event)
Friday, October 6th – 12pm – 10pm (Official Keg Tapping 12noon-1pm)
Saturday, October 7th – 12pm – 10pm
Sunday, October 8th – 12pm – 6pm
*entry into the Willkommen Platz Craft Biergarten is FREE Friday, Saturday & Sunday for ALL ages!
King Street Vendor Market Hours: (along King Street from Queen Street to City Hall)
Friday, October 6th – 10am – 7pm
Saturday, October 7th – 10am – 7pm
Sunday, October 8th – 10am – 6pm
Craft Biergarten VIP Tent
Craft Biergarten
Get the Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Uber Experience as a Willkommen Platz Biergarten VIP – sponsored by Snyders of Hanover! Premium view of the Schneiders Stage, heated tent, and complimentary flights of pretzels from Snyders of Hanover. Hate standing in line? Get quick access to the VIP Erdinger Bar and runners who will fetch your food order! Schmect Gut!
VIP Hours:
Thursday, October 5th – 6pm – 11pm
Friday, October 6th – Noon – 10pm
Saturday, October 7th – Noon – 10pm
Sunday, October 8th – Noon – 6pm
Oktoberfest Block Party
K-W Oktoberfest kicks off the 2023 Willkommen Platz in Downtown Kitchener, October 5th with the Oktoberfest Block Party! Featuring country-rock band The Road Hammers and authentic Bavarian entertainment straight from Germany, Dorfrocker! Local fan favourites The Golden Keys and The Western Swing Authority bring their high energy shows to make this a party you don’t want to miss!
🗓️Thursday, October 5, 2023 from 4pm-11pm
🎶 4:30-5:30pm – Golden Keys (side stage), 5:30-6:30pm – Dorfrocker (Schneider’s stage), 6:30-7:30pm – Golden Keys (side stage), 7:30pm-8:15pm – The Western Swing Authority (Schneider’s stage), 8:15-9pm – Golden Keys (side stage), 9-10:30pm The Road Hammers (Schneider’s stage)
📍Willkommen Platz in Downtown Kitchener- Gaukel Block (44 Gaukel Street parking lot)
🎟️Get your tickets (only $20!) at oktoberfest.ca/tickets! This is a 19+ event.
🧡Event in support of Oktoberfest Cares!
🤠Presented in partnership with Country 106.7
DOGtoberfest
presented by Nutram Pet Products
Dates & Times: Saturday, October 7 from 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, October 8 from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
You heard it right – our four-legged besties now have their own Oktoberfest event. In partnership with Dog Friendly K-W and supported by Global Pet Food! Join us in Carl Zehr Square (Kitchener City Hall) for trick training advice, pack walks, Sniffscape, plus contests and other furry shenanigans! Pssst…it’s also free to attend!
Parking: DTK has free parking on weekdays after 5 p.m. and all day Saturday and Sunday in municipal surface parking lots. CLICK HERE for a parking map. Visit downtownkitchener.ca/parking for a full list of locations.
Time
october 5 (Thursday) - 8 (Sunday)
Location
Downtown Kitchener
44 Gaukel Street
Organizer


Oktoberfest Cares
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