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 stage at one of our live performances – Oktoberfest is bringing the best of it to DTK!

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.

Biergarten & Circle K Stage Hours:

Friday, October 10^th – 11am – 10pm (Official Keg Tapping 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!

Vendor Market Hours:

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

2025 Vendor Applications are now OPEN!

Join us to Be Bavarian at the Willkommen Platz, the heart of K-W Oktoberfest, located in Downtown Kitchener. Be part of this year’s Festival by applying for vendor space today!

Learn More & Apply Here!

Check out these events within the Willkommen Platz!

KIDtoberfest, presented by Tim Hortons11oct(oct 11)11:00 am13(oct 13)7:00 pm11:00 am - 7:00 pm (13)(GMT-04:00) Kitchener City Hall Rotunda, 200 King St W, Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7

Event Details

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 11th, Saturday, October 12th & Sunday, October 13th, 2024 at KIDtoberfest in the Kitchener City Hall Rotunda in Downtown Kitchener!
Event Hours: 11am-7pm daily Friday to Sunday
Admission: FREE
NEW LOCATION FOR 2024: 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

Friday, October 11th

11am-12pm – Haus Music
12:30pm-1:30pm – Erick Traplin
1:30pm-2pm – Silly People Pinata
2pm-3pm – Enchanted Entertainment
3pm-3:30pm – Rick Guzik Accordionist
4pm-4:30pm – Silly People Pinata
4:30pm-5pm Drew Ripley
5:30pm-6pm – Transylvania Club Youth Dancers
6pm-7pm – Haus Music

Saturday, October 12th

11am-12pm – Rick Guzik Accordionist
12pm-12:30pm – Silly People Pinata
12:30pm-1pm – Transylvania Club Youth Dancers
1pm-2pm – Mr. Ben’s Music
2pm-3pm – Robotics Show
3pm – 3:30pm – Silly People Pinata
3:30pm-4:30pm – Erick Traplin
4:30pm-5:30pm – Enchanted Entertainment
5:30pm-6pm – The Vaudevillian
6pm-7pm – Haus Music

Sunday, October 13th

11am-12pm – Erick Traplin
12pm-12:30pm – The Vaudevillian
1pm-2pm – Enchanted Entertainment
2pm-3pm – Rick Guzik Accordionist
3pm-3:30pm – Silly People Pinata
3:30pm-4pm – Rick Guzik Accordionist
4pm-4:30pm – Silly People Pinata
4:30pm-5:30pm – Mr. Ben’s Music
5:30pm-6pm – The Vaudevillian
6pm-7pm – Haus Music

*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 11, 2024 11:00 am - October 13, 2024 7:00 pm(GMT-05:00)

Location

Kitchener City Hall Rotunda

200 King St W, Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7

Other Events

Organizer

Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest

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DOGtoberfest12oct(oct 12)11:00 am13(oct 13)6:00 pm11:00 am - 6:00 pm (13)(GMT-04:00) Gaukel Block, Gaukel Street at Charles Street West, Downtown Kitchener

Event Details

DOGtoberfest presented by Nutram Pet Products

Dates & Times: Saturday, October 12 from 11am until 6pm and Sunday, October 13 from 11am until 6pm.
Location: Gaukel Block, Gaukel Street at Charles Street West, Downtown Kitchener

Back again for 2024, 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!

Date/Time/Activities	Saturday	Sunday
11am	Pack Walk with Leader of the pack KW
11:30am	Open Ceremony: Keg Tapping with TWB	Pack Walk with Leader of the Pack KW
12pm	Super Dogs Performance	Super Dogs Performance
1pm	Polka Musical Sit	Pawgress KW x Elmira Pack Walks: Exposure Practice Session
2pm	Super Dogs Performance	Super Dogs Performance
3pm	Mr & Mrs Dogtoberfest Talent Show	Mr & Mrs Dogtoberfest – Crowning
4pm	Super Dogs Performance	Super Dogs Performance
5pm	Polka Dance Off	Puptathlelon
5:30pm	Dogtoberfest Hoe-down – Country Music Themed Musical Sit	Puptathlelon Awards

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.