K-W Oktoberfest sincerely apologizes to Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN) Foundation, Bingemans and the community for our recent notice about the Annual Oktoberfest Family Breakfast. Our notice inaccurately attributed responsibility for this year’s cancellation to these partners, leading to misplaced criticism. It was inappropriate and should not have been published.

Discussions began in July, when WRHN Foundation approached K-W Oktoberfest to explore whether the organization could take on the event or support an alternative path forward. K-W Oktoberfest assumed responsibility however, to allow time to thoughtfully plan its next chapter, made the decision to pause the Family Breakfast for 2026.

WRHN Foundation and Bingemans have generously supported this community tradition for many years through event leadership, venue and culinary sponsorship, volunteer support and community partnership. Neither organization was responsible for the decision to pause the event.

Our earlier notice failed to accurately reflect their contributions and willingness to support a path forward. We take responsibility for the misunderstanding and sincerely apologize for putting both organizations in that position. They deserve our thanks and the community’s appreciation for their longstanding support.

The Family Breakfast remains a valued tradition for families across Waterloo Region. We are exploring opportunities to bring it back in 2027 in a way that honours its legacy.