Be Bavarian with us and join us for K-W Oktoberfest!
September 26 – October 18, 2025
Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest runs from September 26th to October 18th, but events are not held every day. To make the most of your Oktoberfest experience, be sure to check the event calendar for specific dates and times!
Prost to the good times ahead!
The cheerful sounds of accordion music fill the air, steins of cold beer wait to be raised, and friends gather to celebrate Bavarian traditions in true festive spirit. We can’t wait to see you at the 57th annual Bavarian Festival, running from September 26th to October 18th, 2025! Onkel Hans and Tante Frieda can’t wait to welcome you back to enjoy family activities, lively polkas, steins of cold beer, and mouthwatering Bavarian dishes from our German Clubs and local restaurants. Here’s to more good times, good cheer, and unforgettable moments in the year ahead. PROST!
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REEL IN THE FUN, CAST YOUR SUPPORT, AND HOOK A GOOD TIME AT BASSTOBERFEST!
On Saturday, Sept. 13, join us for a 40-boat bass fishing tournament, delicious Oktoberfest-inspired dinner, and your
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REEL IN THE FUN, CAST YOUR SUPPORT, AND HOOK A GOOD TIME AT BASSTOBERFEST!
On Saturday, Sept. 13, join us for a 40-boat bass fishing tournament, delicious Oktoberfest-inspired dinner, and your chance to win amazing prizes, including cash payouts and a mystery prize!
• Date: Saturday, September 13th • Tournament: Gentleman’s start at 9am at Wildwood Conservation Area • Dinner: Doors open at 4pm, dinner served at 5:30pm at the Alpine Club
Willkommen Platz – “Welcome Place”
Dates: Friday, October 10 – Sunday, October 12, 2025Location: Carl Zehr Square (200 King Street West, Kitchener) & along
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Willkommen Platz – “Welcome Place”
Dates: Friday, October 10 – Sunday, October 12, 2025 Location: Carl Zehr Square (200 King Street West, Kitchener) & along King Street from Queen Street to Kitchener City Hall All events in the Willkommen Platz have FREE entry! Event is outdoors. Please dress accordingly.
Join us Friday, October 10th, Saturday, October 11th & Sunday, October 12th as downtown Kitchener transforms into a bustling Bavarian village like you’ve never seen it before – outdoors along King Street from Queen 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 Circle K stage at one of our live performances – Oktoberfest is bringing the best of it to DTK!
Biergarten & Circle K Stage Hours:
Friday, October 10th – 11am – 10pm (Official Keg Tapping 12pm to 1pm, pre-show ceremony at 11:30am!) Saturday, October 11th – 11am – 10pm Sunday, October 12th – 11am – 10pm *entry into the Willkommen Platz Biergarten is FREE Friday, Saturday & Sunday for ALL ages! Biergarten is Family & Dog Friendly!
Vendor Market Hours:
Friday, October 10th – 11am – 7pm Saturday, October 11th – 11am – 7pm Sunday, October 12th – 11am – 7pm
2025 Vendor applications open soon! Check back shortly.
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
COMING SOON!
Saturday, October 12th
COMING SOON!
Sunday, October 13th
COMING SOON!
DTK Wunderbar Stage (King Street at Ontario Street)
Friday, October 10th
COMING SOON!
Saturday, October 11th
COMING SOON!
Sunday, October 12th
COMING SOON!
*Please note: entertainment schedules are subject to change.
2025 Vendor applications open soon! Check back shortly.
King Street Vendors
Kitchener City Hall Indoor Vendors
Food Truck
Biergarten Vendors
Coming soon!
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!
Willkommen Platz Feature Cocktails
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!
German Non-Alcoholic Cocktails 1. Lemon Spezi (Alkohol frei): A classic German drink recipe that pairs fresh lemonade with Cola 2. Colaweizen (Alkohol frei): A unique and delicious German drink made with half Cola and half Erdinger Alkoholfrei 3. Alpfelschorle (Alkohol frei): A refreshing German Apple Spritzer
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. Click here for a full list of locations.
Time
October 10, 2025 - October 12, 2025 (All Day)(GMT-04:00)
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 10th, Saturday,
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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 10th, Saturday, October 11th & Sunday, October 12th, 2025 at KIDtoberfest in the Kitchener City Hall Rotunda in Downtown Kitchener! Event Hours: 11am-5pm daily Friday to Sunday Admission: FREE Location: 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
Coming soon!
*Please note that the entertainment schedule is subject to change.
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.
Time
October 10, 202511:00 am - October 12, 20255:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
DOGtoberfest presented by Nutram Pet Products
Dates & Times: Saturday, October 11 from 11am until 6pm and Sunday, October 12 from 11am until 6pm.Location: Gaukel Block, Gaukel Street at Charles Street West, Downtown
Dates & Times: Saturday, October 11 from 11am until 6pm and Sunday, October 12 from 11am until 6pm. Location: Gaukel Block, Gaukel Street at Charles Street West, Downtown Kitchener
Back again for 2025, 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.
Time
October 11, 202511:00 am - October 12, 20256:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Gaukel Block
Gaukel Street at Charles Street West, Downtown Kitchener
