Willkommen Platz – “Welcome Place”

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 Main Stage at one of our live performances! K-W Oktoberfest is bringing the spirit of Gemütlichkeit to DTK!

Dates: Friday, October 10 to 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.

Biergarten & Main Stage Stage Hours:

Friday, October 10^th – 11am – 10pm (Official Keg Tapping Ceremony 12pm to 1pm, pre-show ceremony at 11:30am!)
Saturday, October 11^th – 11am – 10pm
Sunday, October 12^th – 11am – 10pm
*entry into the Willkommen Platz Biergarten is FREE Friday, Saturday & Sunday for ALL ages! Biergarten is Family & Dog Friendly!

King Street Outdoor Vendor Market Hours:

Friday, October 10^th – 11am – 7pm
Saturday, October 11^th – 11am – 7pm
Sunday, October 12^th – 11am – 7pm

Kitchener City Hall Indoor Vendor Market Hours:

Friday, October 10^th – 11am – 5pm
Saturday, October 11^th – 11am – 5pm
Sunday, October 12^th – 11am – 5pm

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. Click here for a full list of locations.

FARMtoberfest presented by Farm Food Care Ontario

Dates & Times: Friday, October 10 from 9am until 3pm
Admission: FREE
Location: Gaukel Block, Gaukel Street at Charles Street West, Downtown Kitchener

New FARMtoberfest exhibit hosted by Farm Food Care Ontario as part of their popular Breakfast on the Farm series.
This unique, family-friendly event brings the best of Ontario’s farms to the city streets — and there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

Whether you’re a curious kid, a foodie, or simply looking for a fun way to spend your morning, FARMtoberfest has it all. The event will showcase a wide variety of interactive attractions and hands-on displays that highlight the people, animals and innovation behind Ontario farms and food systems.

✔ Get up close with the big machines that make modern farming possible
✔ Meet real farm animals and learn how they’re raised
✔ Explore food and farming exhibits that connect you with where your food comes from
✔ Take advantage of great giveaways, family photo ops, and educational materials to take home
✔ Discover how your food is grown—from field to fork—with friendly farmers ready to share their knowledge

FARMtoberfest is your chance to experience the sights, sounds and stories behind farming in Ontario — right in the heart of downtown Kitchener.

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

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.