Be Bavarian with us and join us for K-W Oktoberfest!
September 27 – October 19, 2024
Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest runs from September 27th to October 19th, but events are not held every day.
To make the most of your Oktoberfest experience, be sure to check the event calendar for specific dates and times!
Prost! Here’s to good times!
The sounds of accordion music fill the air. Steins of cold beer wait for the first notes of Ein Prosit. Old friendships are renewed as everyone gathers to Be Bavarian once more. Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest is gearing up for 2024! See you at the 56th annual Bavarian Festival September 27th – October 19th! Onkel Hans and Tante Frieda are excited to see you all don your Tracht, raise a stein, polka around, and enjoy delicious Bavarian cuisine from our German Clubs and local restaurants! Here’s to good times and good cheer, and to being back together for another year. PROST!
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Events
The WunderWagen27sepAll Day19oct(All Day)(GMT-04:00) Waterloo Region
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The spirit of Oktoberfest is cruising around Waterloo Region on a FOURTEEN FOOT MOBILE STAGE! Back for 2024, the WUNDERWAGEN brings the best local bands and entertainers to your neighbourhood, restaurants, and community events. Sway to the beat, sing along, and dance on your own front lawn to classic favourites and current hits! Tune into our Facebook and Instagram channels to find out where the WUNDERWAGEN is cruising this year!
Time
September 27, 2024 - October 19, 2024 (All Day)(GMT-04:00)
Location
Waterloo Region
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The Alpine Club + Transylvania Club = Habsburg Haus! Habsburg Haus, hosted at the Alpine Club, is a truly authentic Oktoberfest experience presented by the Alpine and Transylvania Clubs. So
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The Alpine Club + Transylvania Club = Habsburg Haus!
Habsburg Haus, hosted at the Alpine Club, is a truly authentic Oktoberfest experience presented by the Alpine and Transylvania Clubs.
So You Think You Can Tanz is an event you SHOULD NOT MISS – the friendly competition which started out as a way to showcase each dance group from the local German Clubs and turned out to be the busiest night of the festival – at any club.
It is never to early to start planning your trip to Oktoberfest at the Habsburg Haus!
Time
October 16, 2024 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Alpine Club
464 Maple Ave, Kitchener, ON N2H 4X5
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OKTOBERFEST FEASTING AT KITCHENER SCHWABEN CLUB On Thursday, October 17 enjoy traditional Oktoberfest cuisine accompanied by The Polka Maestre.Find out more: https://kitchenerschwabenclub.com/events-culture/events/ • Date: October 17, 2024• Time: 5 – 8 pm•
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OKTOBERFEST FEASTING AT KITCHENER SCHWABEN CLUB
On Thursday, October 17 enjoy traditional Oktoberfest cuisine accompanied by The Polka Maestre.
Find out more: https://kitchenerschwabenclub.com/events-culture/events/
• Date: October 17, 2024
• Time: 5 – 8 pm
• Location: Schwaben Club
Time
October 17, 2024 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Schwaben Club
50 Scheifele Place
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Concordia is Canada’s ‘home’ of Oktoberfest. With a seating capacity of close to 4,000, Concordia has established the second largest Oktoberfest in the world right here in Kitchener Waterloo. It’s
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Concordia is Canada’s ‘home’ of Oktoberfest. With a seating capacity of close to 4,000, Concordia has established the second largest Oktoberfest in the world right here in Kitchener Waterloo. It’s been a resounding success story from day one!
This year’s Oktoberfest will be a return to a celebration that we are looking forward to!
Thursday, October 17 6pm-12am
Time
October 17, 2024 6:00 pm - 12:00 am(GMT-04:00)
Location
Concordia Club
429 Ottawa Street South
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Damenfest Breakfast18oct8:30 am8:30 am(GMT-04:00) The Walper Hotel, 20 Queen Street South
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Oktoberfest Networking for Women This wunderbar opportunity brings together the women of Waterloo Region all in the Spirit of Gemütlichkeit. Join us for a morning of great speakers and networking! Over
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Oktoberfest Networking for Women
This wunderbar opportunity brings together the women of Waterloo Region all in the Spirit of Gemütlichkeit. Join us for a morning of great speakers and networking! Over 200 guests from the local business and arts community, as well as members of the prestigious Women of the Year alumni are planning to be in attendance. The panel, moderated by Amy Schlueter, includes Olympian Mandy Bujold, ice cream engineer Ajoa Mintah and charitable tax lawyer Gwenyth Stadig.
When: Friday, October 18, 2024
Time: 8:00am to 10:00am
Location: The Walper Hotel, Downtown Kitchener
Tickets: $50.00 | Corporate Tables Available
Moderated by Amy Schlueter
Amy Schlueter is an entrepreneur with a diverse background in podcast hosting and production, consulting, retail automotive, and investing. She is currently the CEO of Bespoke Productions Hub, a Canadian independent podcast network dedicated to supporting and amplifying the voices of independent podcasters and empowering them to explore and share their passions with a global audience.
Panelists: Ajoa Mintah, Gwenyth Stadig, Mandy Bujold
Ajoa Mintah
Gwenyth Stadig
Mandy Bujold
Time
October 18, 2024 8:30 am(GMT-04:00)
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The Alpine Club + Transylvania Club = Habsburg Haus! Habsburg Haus, hosted at the Alpine Club, is a truly authentic Oktoberfest experience presented by the Alpine and Transylvania Clubs. The kitchen
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The Alpine Club + Transylvania Club = Habsburg Haus!
Habsburg Haus, hosted at the Alpine Club, is a truly authentic Oktoberfest experience presented by the Alpine and Transylvania Clubs.
The kitchen will be serving up our tasty and popular meals including schnitzel, sausage, cabbage rolls and other mouth-watering traditional options. New this year is the regular addition of Transylvania Club pig tails. As is tradition, one item you won’t want to miss is the apple strudel – handmade by Alpine Club members.
Be entertained by the music of Wildbahn as well as performances from our own Alpine Dancers and Transylvania Club Dancers as well as a variety of other dance groups throughout the festival.
Friday, October 11 6:00pm – 1:00am
Saturday, October 12 6:00pm – 1:00am
Monday, October 14 1:00pm – 6:00pm
Wednesday, October 16 6:00pm – 11:00pm
Friday, October 18 6:00pm – 1:00am
Saturday, October 19 | 6:00pm – 1:00am
Time
October 18, 2024 6:00 pm - October 19, 2024 1:00 am(GMT-04:00)
Location
Alpine Club
464 Maple Ave, Kitchener, ON N2H 4X5
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Oktoberfest is back at Hubertushaus! Enjoy the Haus Special – includes admission, Schnitzel or Rollbraten Dinner, coffee and cake! Get Tickets
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Oktoberfest is back at Hubertushaus! Enjoy the Haus Special – includes admission, Schnitzel or Rollbraten Dinner, coffee and cake!
Time
October 18, 2024 6:30 pm - 12:30 am(GMT-04:00)
Location
Hubertushaus
1605 Bleams Road
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
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Octoberfest is back at the Schwaben Club! Join them at their new location, 50 Scheifele Place in Breslau! Oktoberfest Dates:Friday, October 4- 7pm-1amSaturday, October 5 – 7pm-1amSunday, October 6 –
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Octoberfest is back at the Schwaben Club! Join them at their new location, 50 Scheifele Place in Breslau!
Oktoberfest Dates:
Friday, October 4- 7pm-1am
Saturday, October 5 – 7pm-1am
Sunday, October 6 – 11am to 3pm (Family Day)
Friday, October 11 – 7pm-1am
Saturday, October 12 – 7pm-1am
Sunday, October 13 – 11am – 3pm (Family Day)
Friday, October 18 – 7pm – 1am
Saturday, October 19 – 7pm – 1am
Time
October 18, 2024 7:00 pm - 1:00 am(GMT-04:00)
Location
Schwaben Club
50 Scheifele Place
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
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Head to Concordia Club for an intimate Oktoberfest experience! Dine in the Schenke Restaurant and Main Hall, featuring live entertainment. Friday, October 11 – 6:00p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, October 12 –
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Head to Concordia Club for an intimate Oktoberfest experience! Dine in the Schenke Restaurant and Main Hall, featuring live entertainment.
- Friday, October 11 – 6:00p.m. to 1 a.m.
- Saturday, October 12 – 6:00p.m. to 1 a.m.
- Friday, October 18 – 6:00p.m. to 1 a.m.
- Saturday, October 19 – 6:00p.m. to 1 a.m.
Reservations required. Purchase tickets at: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/concordia-oktoberfest-tickets-2024-tickets-861740818987
Time
October 18, 2024 6:00 pm - October 19, 2024 1:00 am(GMT-05:00)
Location
Concordia Club
429 Ottawa Street South
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DOGtoberfest presented by Nutram Pet Products Dates & Times: Saturday, October 12 from 11am until 6pm and Sunday, October 8 from 11am until 6pm.Location: Gaukel Block, Gaukel Street at Charles Street West, Downtown
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DOGtoberfest presented by Nutram Pet Products
Dates & Times: Saturday, October 12 from 11am until 6pm and Sunday, October 8 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.
Time
October 19, 2024 11:00 am - October 20, 2024 6:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Gaukel Block
Gaukel Street at Charles Street West, Downtown Kitchener
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AN OKTOBERFEST CELEBRATION FOR THE HISTORY BOOKS! On October 19th, bring your family and friends and travel back in time to when Kitchener was known as Berlin. Play Victorian-era
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AN OKTOBERFEST CELEBRATION FOR THE HISTORY BOOKS!
On October 19th, bring your family and friends and travel back in time to when Kitchener was known as Berlin. Play Victorian-era games on the beautiful outdoor property and visit the historic home to see what Thanksgiving was like in the 1800s.
Guests will be able to purchase food from Food Truck Conestoga as well as a pint from Block 3 Brewing who will both be onsite for the event.
• Date: October 19, 2024
• Time: 11 am – 4 pm
• Location: Woodside National Historic Site, 528 Wellington St N, Kitchener, ON
• Event will be outdoors and is free to attend. Regular admission applies to enter the home.
Time
October 19, 2024 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Woodside National Historic Site
528 Wellington St N
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