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Get Involved with Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest

There are so many ways to get involved with Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest, Canada’s Greatest Bavarian Festival! By joining the celebration, you’re helping to preserve cherished German-Canadian traditions, strengthen community connections and support local organizations that make a lasting impact across the Waterloo Region.
Whether you’re looking to volunteer your time, sponsor an event, perform on stage, partner with the Festival as a community organization or showcase your business as a vendor, there’s a place for you at Oktoberfest! Each role helps bring the Festival to life, from the tradition of the Thanksgiving Day Parade and family-friendly events to the excitement of the Willkommen Platz and our signature Bavarian celebrations, your involvement helps keep the spirit of Oktoberfest thriving for generations to come.
Not sure where you fit in? Connect with us today to learn how you can be part of the fun that brings our community together every year!

Get Involved with the Festhalles

There are many ways to experience K-W Oktoberfest during the Festival and even more ways to get involved with the Festhallen. Each venue offers its own unique atmosphere, alongside dozens of family and cultural events that bring the spirit of Gemütlichkeit to life. Step inside a Festhalle and discover a world of good times and good cheer. Link arms with new friends for a lively round of Ein Prosit or take to the dance floor and polka the night away.

Learn more about how to get involved with the Festhallen and be part of the celebration.