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The Oktoberfest Downtown Experience
Come experience Downtown Kitchener! Play games of chance, enjoy midway rides, indulge in traditional foods and so much more. Find us throughout King Street in Downtown Kitchener from October 7th - 10th. Purchase advance tickets for midway rides and save.
ADMISSION: FREE, unless otherwise noted.
For additional information including a full list of events contact Kitchener Downtown BIA at 519-744-4921 or visit www.kitchenerdowntown.com
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Experience an 1890s Thanksgiving
Woodside National Historic Site invites festive visitors to experience an 1890s Thanksgiving at the boyhood home of William Lyon Mackenzie King. The historic house will be beautifully decorated for the harvest season. Our authentically-dressed staff will provide visitors with a glimpse into the Thanksgiving / Fall celebrations of the King family in the 1890s. Pumpkin cookies are ready for sampling.
Come and tour the estate and witness the show of fall leaves - and don't forget to bring your camera!
For more information visit www.pc.gc.ca/woodside or call 519-571-5684 x25.
TICKETS: Adults $3.90, Seniors $3.40, Youth $1.90, Families $9.80
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WCAC Annual Juried Show
Waterloo Community Arts Centre will host a reception to celebrate this exhibition of local artwork on Friday, October 7th from 5 pm - 7 pm and to hour this year’s winners with prizes, live music and refreshments.
The Annual Juried Show runs October 7 - 27th in the 2nd Floor Gallery at the Button Factory, 25 Regina Street S. in Waterloo. Open Monday-Friday: 10 am - 5 pm; Saturday: 12 pm - 4 pm.
Second floor not wheelchair accessible.
For more details contact 519-886-4577 or visit www.buttonfactoryarts.ca
FREE EVENT
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Erntefest - Harvest Festival
The Joseph Schneider Haus, Kitchener’s oldest Mennonite homestead, celebrates the harvest or “Ernte” with a flurry of activity. For ten days, the seasonal tasks of a Mennonite farming family will be performed as they were in the 1850's. Domestic duties such as schnitzing, preserving, pickling and flax processing will prepare the busy household for winter. The bakehouse and drying house will be fired up throughout the week.
For more information or group bookings contact 519-742-7752 or visit www.region.waterloo.on.ca/jsh
ADMISSION: Adults $2.25, Seniors/Students $1.50, Children $1.25, Family $5.00
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30th Annual Oktoberfest Family Breakfast
Come join an Oktoberfest tradition with the 30th Annual Oktoberfest Family Breakfast! Tasty Aunt Jemima Pancakes and Pillers Sausages cooked up by the students of the Conestoga College Culinary program. Plus, Tim Hortons coffee and sweet apple cider from Wellesley Brand Apple Products. Great food, great entertainment and a chance to have breakfast served to you by the Rogers Kitchener Radio Group personalities of CHYM 96.7, 570 News and KIX 106.7 FM.
FREE EVENT, non-perishable food items for the Food Bank of Waterloo Region encouraged.
While supplies last.
INFO: www.chymfm.com, www.kix106online.com, www.570news.com or 519-743-2611
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K-W Oktoberfest Bavarian Molson Slo-Pitch Classic
Teams, from all over Ontario, are competing for Provincial and National births in Canada for 2012. Divisions are at all levels from recreational to competitive for men, co-ed and ladies. Over 200 teams participate in this event every year. Games will be held at a variety of ball diamonds in Kitchener, Waterloo & Cambridge.
Spectators free
Bingemans KOOL Haus featuring entertainment by George Kash and the Oktoberfest Express Band: 1:00 - 2:00 pm, 2:30 - 3:30 pm, 4:00 - 5:00 pm.
For additional information or to register your team, visit www.scsp.ca or contact Mike Condie at 519-895-8658 or m-condie@rogers.com.
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7th Annual Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day and Family Fun Fest
This focused event begins at 9 am with the popular Family Fun Fest, loaded with activities! Including "Firefighter Combat Challenge", demos of firefighters performing vehicle extrication with 'jaws of life' demos, new & antique fire/emergency apparatus, Kitchener Rangers Street Team, TimBits, coffee, hot chocolate, BBQ (for donation) and children's entertainment.
At 12:30, the Ceremonial Memorial Parade kicks off, featuring new and antique fire trucks, the Pipes & Drums bands, the Red Knights Motorcycle Club and more.
Parade maps and details are online at www.kitchenerfirefighters.ca. A public memorial service will be held, at 1 pm, honouring all fallen firefighters/emergency workers, including 14 from the Kitchener Fire Department.
FREE EVENT
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33rd UpTown Waterloo Great Oktoberfest Barrel Race
Roll out the Barrel …and enter a team of four (ladies, mens, or co-ed teams) to challenge others in a relay-style race, pushing a metal barrel up King Street for the fastest time. Prizes go out to the top 2 teams in each category! All proceeds go to Camp McGovern, giving children the opportunity to go to camp. Pre-Register your team today to take advantage of the early bird fee! Non-competitive wheel barrow races for kids under 10! Fun for the Whole Family!
FREE EVENT for spectators; Team Registration: $35.00 (4 members per team); $40 day of registration.
INFO: Contact Lauren Fennel at UpTown Waterloo Business Improvement Area at 519-885-1921 or lauren.fennell@waterloo.ca or visit www.uptownwaterloobia.com
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Bogenschuetzenfest
This event is the longest continuous running Family & Cultural Event. Anyone with a barebow and special blunt-tipped arrow (flu flu) may participate in Bogenschuetzenfest on Saturday, October 8th. The aim is to knock off parts of a styrofoam eagle mounted on top a 35' pole. Archers who knock off a body part will become members of ‘The Schuetzen Guilde of Archers’. On Sunday, October 9th, competitors can compete in the Running Boar Tournament, where the target is a replica of a wild boar travelling at approximately 20 km/h.
INFO: contact Andrew McKay at Mr.Andrew.J.McKay@gmail.com or 519-578-6197
TICKETS: Spectators - FREE; Entry Fee - $15.00 (13 and over); $10.00 (12 & under)
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Waterloo Central Railway Heritage Train
The Waterloo Central Railway is a volunteer-run and passenger supported diesel-hauled heritage railway that runs between the City of Waterloo, the St. Jacobs Farmers Market and the Village of St. Jacobs. We offer a fully day’s experience for the whole family in the heart of Waterloo Region. Our equipment includes a 1914-era little red caboose and a 1920s-era passenger car. Passengers may hop-on and hop-off our train to suit their schedule. Lunch at the Market and an afternoon in the Village is always popular. Our St. Jacobs shop is open with two steam engines under active restoration.
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Kitchener Toy & Collectibles Show
Featuring vendors selling Hot Wheels, toy trucks, NASCAR collectibles, action figures, Old Tin Toys, Pez, Beanie Babies, dolls, advertising signs, Coca-Cola and brewery collectibles, coins, paper money, comics, music collectibles, records, vintage movie posters, movie and television memorabilia, sports and non-sport cards, sports memorabilia and much more. Over 100 vendor tables.
For additional information visit www.kitchenershow.blogspot.com or contact Ian Ward at 519-426-8875 or toyshow@kwic.com
TICKETS: available at door; $3.00/person, children 12 and under FREE when accompanied by an adult
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Onkel Hans 5K Fun Run
Kick-off the Oktoberfest Thanksgiving Day Parade by participating in the Onkel Hans 5 KM Fun Run to support the Home Caregiver’s Programme. This is a partnership between St. John Ambulance and the Order of St. Lazarus (Palliative Care).
Registration Fee: $35; Register Online or contact St. John Ambulance (250 Gage Street, Kitchener)
For additional information, contact St. John Ambulance - Kitchener-Waterloo at 519-579-6285 or visit www.kwsja.ca
K-W Oktoberfest Inc. event page: Onkel Hans 5K Fun Run
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Fall Harvest - Waterloo Region Museum
After the Oktoberfest Parade visit the new Waterloo Region Museum - gateway to Doon Heritage Village. In celebration of the fall – the villagers and farmers at Doon Heritage Village will be celebrating the end of another growing season and all the hard work that goes into making sure the barns and cellars are full for the winter. Enjoy a horse-drawn wagon ride, music in the church and seasonal hands on activities. Sample some of the many flavours of heritage apple varieties from a century ago. Bring your family for an afternoon of fun activities and enjoy the magnificent colours of fall at one of the prettiest places in the Region.
Admission: Adults - $10.00, Students / Seniors - $8.00, Children (5-12) - $5.00, Children four and under are free.
For information visit www.waterlooregionmuseum.com or call 519-748-1914.
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German Pioneers Day
This event commemorates and acknowledges the numerous contributions made by the German immigrants to the building and establishing of the province of Ontario, and throughout all of Canada. Starting at noon, there will be cultural displays in the Rotunda and films in the Council Chamber. At 3:30 pm the Transylvania Club Brass Band (Hofbräu) will entertain. The formal program begins at 5 pm.
For additional information, Contact Gerhard Griebenow at 519-884-0332 or ggriebenow@rogers.com or contact the German Canadian Congress at 519-744-1819 or visit www.dkk-ont.net
ADMISSION: FREE
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So You Think You Can Tanz
So You Think You Can Tanz was created in 2008 to showcase the local German Dance Groups in a friendly competition, held annually at the Alpine Club. Past Champions include Transylvania Dancers (2008 & 2010) and Alpine Dancers (2009). Come out to see who is crowned this year! Along with this, there will be a Polka Dance-off, where one couple from the audience will be crowned Polka King and Queen for the night!
Help support your local German Club dance groups!
Admission: $12.00 per person. Seating is based on first come first served, no reservations. Purchase tickets through participating groups or by calling the Alpine Club at (519)744-1521.
INFO: visit www.alpineclub.ca, Alpine Club of Kitchener on Facebook, or call (519)570-HANS
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Victoria Place Oktoberfest Celebration
Join us at Victoria Place to celebrate the 28th Annual Oktoberfest Celebration. Best overall event at Kitchener-Waterloo in 2008. Good food, good music and Gemuetlichkeit! Enjoy a menu of Oktoberfest Sausage, Cabbage Rolls, Hot Potato Salad and Freshly Baked Apple Strudel. Senior friendly event with visits from Miss Oktoberfest and Onkel Hans. Limited Seating.
TICKETS: $12.00/ person; $2.00 from every ticket goes to the Food Bank of Waterloo Region.
For additional information or to order tickets, contact Victoria Place at 519-576-1300 or victoriaplace@reveraliving.com
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Lutherwood Foundation Theatre & Auction Fundraiser
Lutherwood Foundation is introducing a new fundraiser and will have a private performance of Drayton’s Blood Brothers at St. Jacobs Country Playhouse on Wednesday, October 12th. Join us at 6 pm for hors d’oeuvres and refreshments in the Oktoberfest tent and be entertained by the music of the Hofbrau Band. Try wine tasting or scotch nosing or just mingle with your friends. A Silent Auction will be held in the lobby of the Playhouse and will conclude at the end of intermission. At 8 pm, guests will sit back and relax while they enjoy the play. Following the play, desserts, coffee and tea will be served in the tent.
ADMISSION: $100.00 per person with a $25.00 tax receipt from Lutherwood Foundation.
For additional information or to order tickets, contact Lutherwood Foundation at 519-884-1666 or mjacobi@lutherwood.ca.
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Ok-Throw-Ber-Fest Disc Golf Tournament
Join us on Saturday, October 15th at the Chicopee Ski & Summer Resort from 8 am - 5 pm for our 3rd Annual Ok-Throw-berfest Disc Golf Tournament. This rain or shine, family friendly community event supports the Dušan Nedelko Foundation (www.dusansfoundation.org). Lunch, cash prizes and trophies included, plus so much more. Stay after your round for Oktoberfest in our new festhallen ‘Chicopee Haus’!
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DOGtoberfest
DOGtoberfest is a fun event for dogs and pet owners alike! It is an official Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest event and won best new event in 2005. There are carnival style games designed for dogs and people, DOGtoberfest souvenirs (hats and buttons), homemade dog treats, a DOGtoberfest pageant (judges look for costumes, tricks and personality), Oktoberfest music, Oktoberfest sausages & KWHS merchandise!
Come on out and enjoy a pet friendly Oktoberfest event with your favourite pooch today!
Admission: $10.00 per dog; humans free; all proceeds go directly to the orphaned animals at the Kitchener-Waterloo Humane Society
INFO: www.kwhumane.com, K-W Humane Society Facebook Fan Page or 519-745-5615
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World's Most Dangerous Bocce Ball Tournament
Teams from Toronto, Hamilton and London, as well as a strong local contingent, will compete, in this doubles Bocce Ball Tournament, for the trophy (the Oktoberfest Cup). Bocce, a sport which originated in Italy, takes elements from lawn bowling and is played on a packed sand lane. The object of the game is to throw/roll your ball closest to the movable target ball, or balin. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd & 3rd Places. Children’s entertainment provided including games, face painting, dancing and much more.
Registration Fee: $120.00 per team (4 players); includes light lunch & beverage.
All day Admission; Noon – 10 pm; $16.00 pp; With Meal - $32.00 pp.
For additional information visit www.sava.ca or contact Lynne Feehan at 519-743-9674.
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K-W Oktoberfest Atom Tournament
On behalf of the Tournament Directors, we are pleased to welcome all the Hockey Players, Parents, Team Officials and fans to this 38th Annual Oktoberfest Atom International Tournament. A warm welcome is extended to all teams traveling to the Kitchener-Waterloo area from across Ontario as well as the United States. With a lot of excellent teams entered this year, solid competition is expected in all four divisions, AAA, AA, A and MD. The 4 Divisional Finals will be on Sunday afternoon. Proceeds from this event will go to Minor Hockey in Waterloo.
For additional information visit www.waterloominorhockey.com.
Spectators are FREE.
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K-W Oktoberfest Classic
The K-W Oktoberfest Classic is bringing the passion of health, fitness, bodybuilding and much more under one roof! Come out and witness natural bodybuilders, fitness, figure, bikini and junior fitness athletes first hand. Take a tool through the health and fitness expo, where you can watch a powerlifting competition or shop amongst a variety of vendors. Prizes to be won all day!
Admission: Pre-Judging: $25.00; Evening Show: $40.00; VIP Passes Available.
For additional information, Visit www.kwoshow.com or contact Melissa Shadd at melissa.shadd@gmail.com.
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