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 Main Stage at one of our live performances! K-W Oktoberfest is bringing the spirit of Gemütlichkeit to DTK!

Dates: Friday, October 10 to 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 & Main Stage Stage Hours:

Friday, October 10^th – 11am – 10pm (Official Keg Tapping Ceremony 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! Deadline is June 1st!

Learn More & Apply Here!

Mark your calendars and meet us at the Willkommen Platz in DTK where you can discover your inner Bavarian with amazing artists such as The Golden Keys, Weiss Blau, Rick Guzik and the one and only Polka King himself, Walter Ostanek. Stay tuned for more exciting details by following K-W Oktoberfest social channels and check back here regularly.