Be Bavarian and join Mayor Jan Liggett, city council and Enbridge for a FREE sausage* with sauerkraut, Bavarian music, keg tapping and a visit with Onkel Hans and Tante Frieda!

• Date: October 9, 2024
• Time: 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
• Location: City Hall, Civic Square – 50 Dickson Street
*While quantities last

Join us Friday, October 11th, Saturday, October 12th & Sunday, October 13th as downtown Kitchener transforms into a bustling Bavarian village like you’ve never seen it before – along King Street from Ontario Street to Kitchener City Hall!

Raise your stein in the 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! All events in the Willkommen Platz have FREE entry!

Dates: Friday, October 11 – Sunday, October 13, 2024
Location: Carl Zehr Square (200 King Street West, Kitchener) & along King Street from Ontario Street to Kitchener City Hall

Biergarten & Circle K Stage Hours:

Friday, October 11^th – 11am – 10pm (Official Keg Tapping 12pm)
Saturday, October 12^th – 11am – 10pm
Sunday, October 13^th – 11am – 10pm
*entry into the Willkommen Platz Biergarten is FREE Friday, Saturday & Sunday for ALL ages!

Vendor Market Hours:

Friday, October 11^th – 11am – 7pm
Saturday, October 12^th – 11am – 7pm
Sunday, October 13^th – 11am – 7pm

Get the Willkommen Platz Guide

Find out where to be during our three-day Bavarian Downtown takeover in downtown Kitchener! Plan your perfect Oktoberfest adventure with this map, highlighting the best spots for delicious Bavarian eats, local vendors, and exciting entertainment! 🥨🍻

Download the Willkommen Platz Guide

Mark your calendars and meet us at the Willkommen Platz in DTK where you can discover your inner Bavarian with amazing artists such as The Golden Keys, Weiss Blau, Rick Guzik, Hofbrau Band and the one and only Polka King himself, Walter Ostanek. Stay tuned for more exciting details by following K-W Oktoberfest social channels and check back here regularly.

Circle K Stage in the Biergarten (Carl Zehr Square) *FREE access to the Biergarten & Entertainment!

Friday, October 11th

11am-11:15am – Alphorn / Yodeller

11:15am-12pm – Hofbrau

12pm-12:30pm – Official Keg Tapping

12pm-2:30pm – The Golden Keys

2:30pm-3pm – German Dance Group

3pm-4pm – Walter Ostanek

4pm-4:30pm – Timm Burr Show

4:45pm-5:45pm – Walter Ostanek + Keg Tapping at 5pm

6pm-7pm – Stacey & Shane Guse Honky Tonk Cocktail Hour

7pm-7:15pm – Timm Burr Show

7:15pm-8pm – Romeo Sex Fighter

8pm-8:30pm – Timm Burr Show

8:30pm-10pm – Danny Michel

Saturday, October 12th

11am-11:15am – Alphorn / Yodeller

11:15am-12:15pm – Weiss Blau

12:15pm-1:15pm – Motts Clamato Best Caesar in Town Finale Contest

1:15pm-2:15pm – Weiss Blau + Keg Tapping at 2pm

2:15pm-3:15pm – Motts Clamato Best Caesar in Town Finale Contest

3:15pm-4pm – Walter Ostanek

4pm-4:30pm – Timm Burr Show

4:30pm-5:15pm – Walter Ostanek + Keg Tapping at 5pm

5:30pm-6:30pm – Always on Friday

6:30pm-7pm – Timm Burr Show

7pm-8pm – The Boo Radley Project

8pm-8:30pm – Timm Burr Show

8:30pm-10pm – My Son The Hurricane

Sunday, October 13th

11am-11:15am – Alphorn / Yodeller

11:15am-12:15pm – Weiss Blau

12:15pm-12:45pm – Silly People Show

12:45pm-1:30pm – Weiss Blau

1:30pm-2pm – Bitterballen Contest

2pm-2:45pm – Weiss Blau + Keg Tapping at 2pm

2:45pm-3:30pm – Walter Ostanek

3:30pm-4pm – The Schwaben Kinder & Jugend Gruppen Dancers

4pm-5pm – Walter Ostanek + Keg Tapping at 5pm

5pm-5:30pm – Timm Burr Show

Oktoberfest Goes Country, sponsored by Happy Dad Seltzer

5:45pm-6:45pm – Moonshine

6:45pm-7:15pm – Timm Burr Show

7pm-8pm – The Redhill Valleys

8pm-8:30pm – Timm Burr Show

8:30pm-10pm – Nate Haller

WrestleFest – Live Pro Wrestling

Sunday, October 13 from 11am-7pm at Carl Zehr Square
Off the Ropes Studio brings live pro wrestling to downtown Kitchener with live matches, interactive activities that are fun for the whole family!

Willkommen Platz After Parties Series

When the Willkommen Platz wraps up at 10pm, grab your friends and keep the Oktoberfest vibes going all night long!

Friday, October 11
The Coop Wicked Chicken (1 Queen Street North) – performance by Moonshine Band from 10pm-1am
Grand Trunk Saloon (87 King Street West) – performance by Silvia Dee and the Boyfriend from 10pm-1am

Saturday, October 12 
Grand Trunk Saloon (87 King Street West) – performance by The Vaudevillian  from 10 pm-1am
Sugar Run (35 Queen Street South ) – performance by Jiggity James Trio from 10pm-1am

DTK Wunderbar Stage (King Street at Ontario Street)

presented by

*Please note: entertainment schedules are subject to change.

King Street Vendors
Ace Schwarma & Burgers
Air Canada
Benchcraft Leather
bittersweettart // COOKIES GALORE
Colton Davidson Realty Group
Daisy and Pinecone Collection
Farm Boy
Food Basics
GENTS
Gingerbreadlife
Ginger Goat Hot Sauce
Grainharvest
Grand River Transit Climbing Wall
Hart & Ziel
Konoba Gourmet
Kultrun Market/ Neruda Arts
Legacy Greens
Lions Club of Kitchener Merchandise Booth
MIO Water Enhancer
Mountain WoodWork Canada
Nutram Schnickelfritz Craft Tent & Doggie VIP Area
Oktoberfest Beer Nuts
Reigns World Concepts
SNickelFritz Kitchens
The Delightful Designer
The Syd Collective
Turkey Farmers of Ontario – Ontario Turkey
Turkish Cuisine
Wellensteyn Coats

Kitchener City Hall Indoor Vendors
Chick-Fil-A
Halfdot Art Studio
House of Davis by ADE
Idle & Wood Candle Co.
Island Son Canada
June8WoodWorking
LivLush
Magic Window Innovation
Miluz Art Inc
North Pine Pottery
Rising Moon Gallery
Zimdrol Publications Inc.

Food Truck
Butter & Creme Bakery and Barbecue
Berlin 95
D&L Village Juicery and Eatery
Marquez Churros
Tim Hortons (Coffee Truck)

DOGtoberfest Food Vendors
519 Patty Wagon
Funnel Cake Dream

Biergarten Vendors
Berlin 95
Chef D Catering
Civilian Printing Oktoberfest Merch & Photo Buttons
Flair Airlines
King Hawaiian Rolls
Snyder’s Of Hanover
Tread Forward

Broadhead Brewing Co.
Broken Rail Brewing Co.
Cowbell Brewery
Erdinger
Lake of Bays Brewery
Newark Brewing Company
Together We’re Bitter (TWB) Co-operative Brewing
TWas Now (Friday Only)

Don’t miss out on the specialty bars with cocktails and mocktails, German brews and non-alcoholic options, and a Jägermeister shooter bar for extra fun! Enjoy the “Jager-ski” and “schnapp-ski” at both bars for a fun group shot!

Meet the Ludwig Caesar, the KING of Oktoberfest Caesars. A 2oz Caesar with sauerkraut ice cubes and rimmed with Oktoberfest Mustard and Snyder’s of Hanover pretzel dust. Piled high with a half an Oktoberfest Sausage, a King’s Hawaiian Original Sweet Roll Schnitzel Slider, and a Grain Harvest Hot Pretzel! You’ll find this at the Upper Bar in the Willkommen Platz. Prost!

Murphy’s Law Moonshine
Dixons Distilled Spirits
Happy Dad Seltzer
Cottage Springs
Jagermeister

Parking:

Downtown Kitchener 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.

KIDtoberfest

Friday, October 11th & Sunday, October 13th, 2024
Kitchener City Hall Rotunda, Downtown Kitchener

Learn more!

DOGtoberfest

Saturday, October 12th & Sunday, October 13th, 2024
Gaukel Block, Downtown Kitchener

Learn more!

Perfect for families with kids aged 3-10 (or a kid at heart!), KIDtoberfest features traditional music and dancing, Bavarian activities, and performances by family favourites!

Join us Friday, October 11th, Saturday, October 12th & Sunday, October 13th, 2024 at KIDtoberfest in the Kitchener City Hall Rotunda in Downtown Kitchener!
Event Hours: 11am-7pm daily Friday to Sunday
Admission: FREE
NEW LOCATION FOR 2024: Kitchener City Hall Rotunda, 200 King Street West, Kitchener – Enter through the Willkommen Platz Biergarten (family-friendly!) or through the Young Street entrance.

KIDtoberfest Entertainment Schedule

Parking: Downtown Kitchener has free parking on weekdays after 5 p.m. and all day Saturday and Sunday in municipal surface parking lots. Visit City of Kitchener parking for a full list of locations.

MUSIC, FOOD, AND BEER AT THE CONCORDIA CLUB

Be Bavarian and join the Rotary Club of Kitchener-Westmount for the President’s Opening Day Lunch at Concordia Club. Proceeds support local charities. Tickets available at: https://ticketing.rotarykw.com/product/oktoberfest-ticket/

• Date: October 11, 2024
• Time: 11:45 am – 2:15 pm
• Location: Concordia Club, 429 Ottawa St S, Kitchener, ON
• Tickets: $65 individuals, $1000 corporate tables

The Alpine Club + Transylvania Club = Habsburg Haus!

Habsburg Haus, hosted at the Alpine Club, is a truly authentic Oktoberfest experience presented by the Alpine and Transylvania Clubs.

The kitchen will be serving up our tasty and popular meals including schnitzel, sausage, cabbage rolls and other mouth-watering traditional options. New this year is the regular addition of Transylvania Club pig tails. As is tradition, one item you won’t want to miss is the apple strudel – handmade by Alpine Club members.

Be entertained by the music of Wildbahn as well as performances from our own Alpine Dancers and Transylvania Club Dancers as well as a variety of other dance groups throughout the festival.

Friday, October 11 6:00pm – 1:00am

Saturday, October 12 6:00pm – 1:00am

Monday, October 14 1:00pm – 6:00pm

Wednesday, October 16 6:00pm – 11:00pm

Friday, October 18 6:00pm – 1:00am

Saturday, October 19 | 6:00pm – 1:00am

Oktoberfest is back at Hubertushaus! Enjoy the Haus Special – includes admission, Schnitzel or Rollbraten Dinner, coffee and cake!

Head to Concordia Club for an intimate Oktoberfest experience! Dine in the Schenke Restaurant and Main Hall, featuring live entertainment.

• Friday, October 11 – 6:00p.m. to 1 a.m.
• Saturday, October 12 – 6:00p.m. to 1 a.m.
• Friday, October 18 – 6:00p.m. to 1 a.m.
• Saturday, October 19 – 6:00p.m. to 1 a.m.

Reservations required. Purchase tickets at: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/concordia-oktoberfest-tickets-2024-tickets-861740818987

Dorfrocker with The Golden Keys

German sensation, Dorfrocker returns to KoolHaus, joined by special guests, the Golden Keys, to bring down the Haus for the closing celebrations.

Parking is free for this weekend only.

GATES: 7:00 PM (OPEN) – 1:00 AM

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THE PARTY DOESN’T END ONCE THE ENTERTAINMENT IN THE WILLKOMMEN PLATZ SHUTS DOWN

As part of the Willkommen Platz After Parties Series, Silvia D and the Boyfriend will perform at Grand Trunk Saloon in downtown Kitchener.
The Willkommen Platz After Parties Series is sponsored by Happy Dad and the Downtown Kitchener BIA.

• Date: October 11, 2024
• Time: 10pm-1am
• Location: Grand Trunk Saloon, 87 King Street West, Kitchener.
• Event is free to attend

THE PARTY DOESN’T END ONCE THE ENTERTAINMENT IN THE WILLKOMMEN PLATZ SHUTS DOWN

As part of the Willkommen Platz After Parties Series Moonshine will perform The Coop Wicked Chicken in downtown Kitchener.
The Willkommen Platz After Parties Series is sponsored by Happy Dad and the Downtown Kitchener BIA.

• Date: October 11, 2024
• Time: 10pm-1am
• Location: The Coop Wicked Chicken, 1 Queen Street North
• Event is free to attend

K-W OKTOBERFEST JOINS FORCES TO POLKA AND PLAY AT ST. JACOB’S MARKET

Start the day with a wander through the St. Jacob’s Market where the market will be hosting its first annual Polka and Play and Onkel Hans and Tante Frieda will be there to celebrate, along with the Oktoberfest WunderWagen.

• Date: Saturday, October 12
• Time: 8am – 3pm
• Location: St. Jacob’s Market
• Event is free and takes place outdoors

DOGtoberfest presented by Nutram Pet Products

Dates & Times: Saturday, October 12 from 11am until 6pm and Sunday, October 8 from 11am until 6pm.
Location: Gaukel Block, Gaukel Street at Charles Street West, Downtown Kitchener

Back again for 2024, our four-legged besties can attend their own Oktoberfest event! In partnership with Dog Friendly K-W and supported by Global Pet Food, dogs and their people are invited to take part in trick training advice, pack walks, contests and other furry shenanigans! Pssst…it’s also free to attend!

Event Guidelines:

– Your dog must remain on a 6-foot leash at all times. No retractable leashes!
– Provide space to others around you.
– Refrain from introductions without asking for permission.
– Please refrain from bringing chews or toys for your pup to the event.

Dorfrocker with The Golden Keys

German sensation, Dorfrocker returns to KoolHaus, joined by special guests, the Golden Keys, to bring down the Haus for the closing celebrations.

Parking is free for this weekend only.

GATES: 7:00 PM (OPEN) – 1:00 AM

GET TICKETS

THE PARTY DOESN’T END ONCE THE ENTERTAINMENT IN THE WILLKOMMEN PLATZ SHUTS DOWN

As part of the Willkommen Platz After Parties Series, The Vaudevillian will perform at Grand Trunk Saloon in downtown Kitchener.
The Willkommen Platz After Parties Series is sponsored by Happy Dad and the Downtown Kitchener BIA.

• Date: October 12, 2024
• Time: 10pm-1am
• Location: Grand Trunk Saloon, 87 King Street West, Kitchener.
• Event is free to attend

THE PARTY DOESN’T END ONCE THE ENTERTAINMENT IN THE WILLKOMMEN PLATZ SHUTS DOWN

As part of the Willkommen Platz After Parties Series, Jiggity James Trio will perform at Sugar Run in downtown Kitchener.
The Willkommen Platz After Parties Series is sponsored by Happy Dad and the Downtown Kitchener BIA.

• Date: October 12, 2024
• Time: 10pm-1am
• Location: Sugar Run, 35 Queen Street South, Kitchener
• Event is free to attend

Family Day at Hubertushaus gives an opportunity to enjoy all that Oktoberfest has to offer with the whole family, great food, games and root-beer tapping for the children and more polka music for everyone.

Kids keg tapping

OKTOBERFEST FUN IN UPTOWN WATERLOO

Vendor market, local eats at Uptown Waterloo restaurants, and Oktoberfest fun on King Street between Bridgeport and Central

• Date: October 13, 2024
• Time: 12 pm- 4 pm
• Location: King Street between Bridgeport and Central, Uptown Waterloo

THE PARTY DOESN’T END ONCE THE MAYOR’S OKTOBERFEST MARKET IN UPTOWN WATERLOO WRAPS UP

As part of the Uptown Waterloo After Party, Jiggity James Trio will perform at Beertown in Uptown Waterloo.
The Uptown Waterloo After Party is sponsored by Happy Dad and the Uptown Waterloo BIA.

• Date: October 13, 2024
• Time: 4pm-8pm
• Location: Beertown, 37-75 King St., Waterloo
• Event is free to attend

This year’s Family Day at Concordia Club will be fun for the whole family.

Sunday, October 13 – 12:00pm – 6:00pm
Monday, October 14 – 11:00am – 6:00pm  

The Alpine Club + Transylvania Club = Habsburg Haus!

Habsburg Haus, hosted at the Alpine Club, is a truly authentic Oktoberfest experience presented by the Alpine and Transylvania Clubs.

Bring out the family, kids, even grandkids – enjoy some fun and food, and treat the kids to balloon animals or face-painting while you catch up with friends.

It is never to early to start planning your trip to Oktoberfest at the Habsburg Haus!

The Alpine Club + Transylvania Club = Habsburg Haus!

Habsburg Haus, hosted at the Alpine Club, is a truly authentic Oktoberfest experience presented by the Alpine and Transylvania Clubs.

So You Think You Can Tanz is an event you SHOULD NOT MISS – the friendly competition which started out as a way to showcase each dance group from the local German Clubs and turned out to be the busiest night of the festival – at any club.

It is never to early to start planning your trip to Oktoberfest at the Habsburg Haus!

OKTOBERFEST FEASTING AT KITCHENER SCHWABEN CLUB

On Thursday, October 17 enjoy traditional Oktoberfest cuisine accompanied by The Polka Maestre.

Find out more: https://kitchenerschwabenclub.com/events-culture/events/

• Date: October 17, 2024
• Time: 5 – 8 pm
• Location: Schwaben Club

Concordia is Canada’s ‘home’ of Oktoberfest. With a seating capacity of close to 4,000, Concordia has established the second largest Oktoberfest in the world right here in Kitchener Waterloo. It’s been a resounding success story from day one!

This year’s Oktoberfest will be a return to a celebration that we are looking forward to!

Thursday, October 17  6pm-12am

AN OKTOBERFEST CELEBRATION FOR THE HISTORY BOOKS!

On October 19th, bring your family and friends and travel back in time to when Kitchener was known as Berlin. Play Victorian-era games on the beautiful outdoor property and visit the historic home to see what Thanksgiving was like in the 1800s.

Guests will be able to purchase food from Food Truck Conestoga as well as a pint from Block 3 Brewing who will both be onsite for the event.

• Date: October 19, 2024
• Time: 11 am – 4 pm
• Location: Woodside National Historic Site, 528 Wellington St N, Kitchener, ON
• Event will be outdoors and is free to attend. Regular admission applies to enter the home.