Willkommen Platz – “Welcome Place”
Join us as Downtown Kitchener transforms into a bustling Bavarian village 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: Stay tuned for 2027!
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.
Explore more events at the Willkommen Platz!
Willkommen Platz Brochure & Map
Stay tuned for 2027! Copies will be available at the information booth during the event.
Getting Around & Parking
For full details visit our Visitor Information page.
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.
Public Transit: Take the Grand River Transit Bus or ION to Downtown Kitchener!
Circle K Main Stage in the Biergarten
(King Street in front of Carl Zehr Square)
Stay tuned for 2027!
Coldstream Clear Busker Stage
Stay tuned for 2027!
*Please note: entertainment schedules are subject to change.
Biergarten Vendors
King Street Vendors
King Street Food Trucks
Inside Kitchener City Hall Vendors
Vendor applications have now closed!
*Please note: this application is NOT for breweries or beverage partners.
Email info@oktoberfest.ca to connect.
⚠️ VENDORS PLEASE READ ⚠️ We’ve been made aware of scam emails targeting Willkommen Platz vendors.
WE WILL NOT ASK FOR CREDIT CARD NUMBERS THROUGH THE GMAIL EMAIL. INVOICES WILL COME DIRECTLY FROM AN @OKTOBERFEST.CA EMAIL. If you receive a suspicious message, please do not send payment or personal information. When in doubt, contact info@oktoberfest.ca directly. Danke!
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