Eat | Stay | Play
2024 Oktoberfest

Get Your Lederhosen Ready for Oktoberfest at The Canadian Brewhouse in Kitchener!

From September 27 to October 19, we’re blending Canadian comfort with Bavarian tradition. Indulge in our Currywurst Poutine—crinkle cut fries topped with bratwurst, cheese curds, mozzarella, sauerkraut, and currywurst sauce for just $19.99. Pair it with Creemore Springs UrBock, a rich, ruby-hued lager brewed in small batches with pure spring water, inspired by Bavarian traditions.

Join us on September 27th for our Canadian Brewhouse Haus Party—featuring a traditional keg tapping ceremony, exciting prizes, fun games, drink specials, live music, and an all-night patio party you won’t want to miss! Our Haus is Your House—come celebrate Oktoberfest with us!

Find out more: https://thecanadianbrewhouse.com/locations/kitchener/

Concordia Club
Book dinner reservations and enjoy festivities either in the tent, main hall or Schenke Restaurant, with live entertainment in all three locations.

Find out more: https://www.concordiaclub.ca

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 their 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 their own Alpine Dancers and Transylvania Club Dancers as well as a variety of other dance groups throughout the festival.

Find out more: https://www.oktoberfest.ca/festhallen/alpine-club/

Hubertushaus
Rollbraten-pork tenderloin barbeque on a rotisserie served with home-made spaetzle and homemade tortes top the list of delicacies that Hubertushaus is recognized for. “Whether it is the food, the dance, the music, the hospitality, Oktoberfest gives us an opportunity to show off our German culture.”

Find out more: https://hubertushaus.ca/oktoberfest/

Schwaben Club
With a selection of over a dozen different German beers, award winning German food (featuring cabbage rolls, schnitzel, pretzels and black forest cake just to name a few), an engaging live band, an outdoor Biergarten reminiscent of Europe, and authentic entertainment throughout the evening, you will experience what the spirit of GEMÜTLICHKEIT truly means.

Schwaben Club will also be holding two separate Sunday afternoon family day events that offer a family-friendly Oktoberfest experience.  Kids crafts, special guests and the occasional bird dance are just some of the features that the whole family can enjoy.

Find out more: https://kitchenerschwabenclub.com

Grain Harvest Breadhouse

Find out more: https://grainharvest.ca

Holiday Inn Express – Waterloo/St. Jacobs
Welcome to the Award-Winning Holiday Inn Express & Suites – Waterloo/St. Jacob’s.
We are located in the heart of Southern Ontario and just steps to the St. Jacob’s Farmer’s Market, Antique Market, and Outlet Mall. We are just over an hour west of Toronto and our hotel is only a short drive from the Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF).

Enjoy our complimentary breakfast buffet, complimentary Wi-Fi, complimentary guest parking, as well as our indoor heated pool and on-site fitness center. Our friendly and courteous staff will do whatever it takes to make your stay a relaxing and memorable one.

We look forward to seeing you!

Find out more: www.hiexpress.com/waterloosj

Staybridge Suites Waterloo/St. Jacobs
Welcome to the Staybridge Suites Waterloo/St. Jacobs; an all-suite, IHG Hotel. As the newest extended-stay hotel in the Waterloo Region we are proud to offer full suites with kitchens, spacious bedrooms & work desks with free high-speed WIFI. Feel right at home & enjoy our complimentary hot buffet breakfast served daily as well as our Staybridge Social Gatherings every week where we provide our guests with a complimentary light bites and refreshments. Unwind after a long day at our top of the line 24 hour open fitness facility or indoor heated pool with kids play area.

In the heart of the St. Jacobs Market District, the Staybridge Suites is steps away from the St. Jacobs Outlet Mall & Canada’s Largest Year-Round Farmer’s Market. We are conveniently located a short drive from the St. Jacobs Village, and guests appreciate the local heritage & culture of St. Jacobs we have incorporated into our Hotel. From the Mennonite made furnishings, & custom glass work to hand stitched quilts & Mennonite artwork presented throughout the property, guests enjoy these unique features and return regularly to get away from their busy lives.

We look forward to seeing you!

Find out more: www.staybridge.com/waterloosj

The Walper Hotel

Located in the heart of downtown Kitchener, steps away from the Willkommen Platz action, The Walper Hotel is offering 10% room rates to Oktoberfesters.

Find out more: https://www.walper.com

Delta Hotel Waterloo

A great option in Waterloo for visitors planning to add some Festhallen experiences or venturing out in the Region of Waterloo to their itinerary. 

Find out more: Marriott.com

Crowne Plaza Kitchener-Waterloo

Located just a block away from the Willkommen Platz and the start of the Thanksgiving Day parade route.

Find out more: https://www.ihg.com/crowneplaza/hotels/us/en/kitchener/ykfcp/hoteldetail

KW Escape
Book an escape room for your friends, family, or coworkers! Enjoy 60-minutes of immersive puzzle solving — escape a Twister, find the Exit, create Potions and solve Puzzles!

Book online at: https://kwescape.ca/book-now

Golf Play Oktoberfest Golf Tournament
Dust off your lederhosen and get ready to shout ‘Prost!’ as we tee off in support of the Food Bank of Waterloo Region on Saturday, Oct. 5. Enjoy a Two-Person Scramble, Oktoberfest Bratwurst, fries and your chance to win awesome prizes including a two-night Buffalo Bills trip!

Find out more: https://www.golfplay.ca/oktoberfest-golf-tournament

Willkommen Platz
Throughout the weekend, The Golden Keys, Walter Ostanek, Stacey & Shane Guse Honky Tonk Cocktail Hour and Romeo Sex Fighter, My Son The Hurricane and on Sunday night K-W Oktoberfest goes country as The Redhill Valleys and Nate Haller take to the mainstage. Inside the biergartens, Erdinger and six of our Ontario craft bier partners will be slinging brews which pair perfectly with Oktoberfest Beer Nuts, traditional schnitzel, sausage on a bun and even the new Oktoberfest poutine as you raise a stein and polka around. The space will be buzzing until well after the sun sets. 

Find out more: https://www.oktoberfest.ca/event-calendar/willkommenplatz/

Celebrate Oktoberfest with Local Artist Munzy!

Join us at the Paint By Munzy Gallery for a special Oktoberfest print release event! Discover nine brand new hand-signed Kitchener-Waterloo themed fine art prints, perfect as unique local souvenirs. Each signed piece is available in a limited edition of 10 prints per image, making them a truly special keepsake to enjoy for years to come.

Featured Local Landmarks: Oktoberfest Heritage Carillon, Victoria Park Clock Tower, Grist Mill, Waterloo Park, Iron Horse Trail, Ethel’s Lounge, Old Post Office, Sonny’s, and Seagram Distillers.

Event Details:

• What: Hand-Signed Kitchener-Waterloo Art Prints – Exclusively by Munzy
• When: Saturday, October 12th, 2024, from 12 PM to 5 PM
• Cost: $30 per print, or 2 for $50 (+HST)
• Print Details: 11″ X 14″ unframed, fine art print
• Where: Paint By Munzy Art Gallery
  32 King Street North, Uptown Waterloo

Learn more about the artist and our gallery at paintbymunzy.com 

Willkommen Platz After Parties Series at The Coop Wicked Chicken
Grab your friends and keep the Oktoberfest vibes going all night long. As part of the Willkommen Platz After Parties Series, on Friday, October 11, Moonshine will perform from 10pm-1am at The Coop Wicked Chicken, 1 Queen Street North in downtown Kitchener.

The Willkommen Platz After Parties Seriesis sponsored by Happy Dad and the Downtown Kitchener BIA.

Willkommen Platz After Parties Series at Grand Trunk Saloon
The party doesn’t end once the entertainment in the Willkommen Platz shuts down!
On Friday, October 11, Silvia D and the Boyfriend performs at Grand Trunk Saloon from 10 pm-1am as part of the Willkommen Platz After Parties Series, sponsored by Happy Dad and the Downtown Kitchener BIA.

Pop in on Saturday, October 12 from 10pm-1am as The Vaudevillian takes to the stage with their knee-slapping, jugband tunes that will have you boogying the night away.

Find the Grand Trunk Saloon at 87 King Street West, Kitchener.

Willkommen Platz After Parties Series at Sugar Run
Keep the Oktoberfest vibes going in downtown Kitchener at Sugar Run on Saturday, October 12. Jiggity James Trio will have the crowd dancing and grooving from 10pm-1am as part of the Willkommen Platz After Parties Series, sponsored by Happy Dad and the Downtown Kitchener BIA.

Find Sugar Run at 35 Queen Street South, Kitchener.

Mayor’s Oktoberfest Market
Pop by the Mayor’s Oktoberfest Market on Sunday, October 13 from 12 to 4 pm for vendor market, local eats at Uptown Waterloo restaurants, and Oktoberfest fun on King Street between Bridgeport and Central.

Find out more at: https://uptownwaterloobia.com

Uptown Waterloo After Party at BEERTOWN
Keep the Oktoberfest vibes going after the Mayor’s Oktoberfest Market in Uptown Waterloo at BEERTOWN on Sunday, October 13. Jiggity James Trio will have the crowd dancing and grooving from 4pm-8pm as part of the Uptown Waterloo After Party, sponsored by Happy Dad and the Uptown Waterloo BIA.

Kool Haus (Bingemans)
Come and BE BAVARIAN with us at KoolHaus this fall, where tradition and entertainment collide for the ultimate Gemütlichkeit experience! Get ready for an Oktoberfest like no other, filled with authentic Bavarian traditions and top-notch entertainment!

Find out more: https://bingemans.com/oktoberfest/

Oktoberfest in Berlin at Woodside National Historic Site
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.

October 19 from 11 am – 4 pm at 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.

Find out more: https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/on/woodside