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September
The WunderWagen27sepAll Day19oct(All Day)(GMT-04:00) Waterloo Region
Event Details
Event Details
![Wunderwagen Signage Top Short Copy 1 wunderwagen](https://www.oktoberfest.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/WunderWagen-Signage-Top-Short-copy-1-1024x176.jpg)
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
October
The WunderWagen27sepAll Day19oct(All Day)(GMT-04:00) Waterloo Region
Event Details
Event Details
![Wunderwagen Signage Top Short Copy 1 wunderwagen](https://www.oktoberfest.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/WunderWagen-Signage-Top-Short-copy-1-1024x176.jpg)
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
Event Details
Event Details
![Willkommen Platz 2024 Willkommen Platz 2024](https://www.oktoberfest.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/wp2024-1-1024x116.png)
Join us Friday, October 11th, Saturday, October 12th & Sunday, October 13th as downtown Kitchener transforms into a bustling Bavarian village like you’ve never seen it before – along King Street from Ontario 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 stage at one of our live performances – Oktoberfest is bringing the best of it to DTK!
Dates: Friday, October 11 – Sunday, October 13, 2024
Location: Carl Zehr Square (200 King Street West, Kitchener) & along King Street from Ontario Street to Kitchener City Hall
Biergarten & Stage Hours:
Friday, October 11th – 11am – 10pm (Official Keg Tapping 12pm)
Saturday, October 12th – 11am – 10pm
Sunday, October 13th – 11am – 10pm
*entry into the Willkommen Platz Biergarten is FREE Friday, Saturday & Sunday for ALL ages!
Vendor Market Hours:
Friday, October 11th – 11am – 7pm
Saturday, October 12th – 11am – 7pm
Sunday, October 13th – 11am – 7pm
![Entertainment Schedule Entertainment Schedule](https://www.oktoberfest.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/entertainment-schedule-1024x116.png)
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, Hofbrau Band and the one and only Polka King himself, Walter Ostanek.
If polka is not your thing, we have you covered with performances by Moonshine and the indie funk sounds of The Boo Radley Project. Also on hand are local legends Romeo Sex Fighter, the Stacey and Shane Guse Honky Tonk Cocktail Hour and, as already announced, the multi-horn, multi-drummer, brass funk beast, My Son The Hurricane who is headlining the Saturday night party. Additional special guest performers will be announced in the coming months.
Stay tuned for more exciting details by following K-W Oktoberfest social channels and check back here regularly.
Biergarten Stage (Carl Zehr Square)
Friday, October 11th
12pm-12:30pm – Official Keg Tapping
Stacey & Shane Guse Honky Tonk Cocktail Hour
8:30pm-10pm – Special Guest Headliner – more information to come!
DTK Wunderbar Stage (King Street at Ontario Street)
Friday, October 11th
Just Because Trio
Saturday, October 12th
Just Because Trio
Sunday, October 13th
Just Because Trio
*Please note: entertainment schedules are subject to change.
![Vendor Market Vendor Market](https://www.oktoberfest.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/vendor-market-1024x116.png)
King Street Vendors
Ace Schwarma & Burgers
bittersweettart // COOKIES GALORE
Crafty Crystal
Colton Davidson Realty Group
Daisy and Pinecone Collection
GENTS
Gingerbreadlife
Ginger Goat Hot Sauce
Grainharvest
Grand River Transit Climbing Wall
Hart & Ziel
Konoba Gourmet
Kultrun Market/ Neruda Arts
Lions Club of Kitchener Merchandise Booth
Nutram Schnickelfritz Craft Tent & Doggie VIP Area
Oktoberfest Beer Nuts
Reigns World Concepts
SNickelFritz Kitchens
The Delightful Designer
The Syd Collective
Turkey Farmers of Ontario
Turkish Cuisine
Food Truck
Butter & Creme Bakery and Barbecue
Berlin 95
D&L Village Juicery and Eatery
Le Chien Chaud
Marquez Churros
Tim Hortons (Coffee Truck)
DOGtoberfest Food Vendors
Bach Lava Bakery
FoCheezy
Biergarten Vendors
Berlin 95
Chef D Catering
Civilian Printing
Phlippens
Tread Forward
![Breweries Breweries](https://www.oktoberfest.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/breweries-1024x116.png)
Bar & Shooter Bar information coming soon!
Parking:
Downtown Kitchener has free parking on weekdays after 5 p.m. and all day Saturday and Sunday in municipal surface parking lots. CLICK HERE for a parking map. Visit downtownkitchener.ca/parking for a full list of locations.
KIDtoberfest
Friday, October 11th & Sunday, October 13th, 2024
Kitchener City Hall Rotunda, Downtown Kitchener
Learn more!
DOGtoberfest
Saturday, October 12th & Sunday, October 13th, 2024
Gaukel Block, Downtown Kitchener
Learn more!
Time
October 11, 2024 - October 13, 2024 (All Day)(GMT-04:00)
Location
Downtown Kitchener
200 King St W, Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7
Event Details
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
Event Details
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
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!
KIDtoberfest Entertainment Schedule
Friday, October 11th
Coming soon
Saturday, October 12th
Coming soon
Sunday, October 13th
Coming soon
*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 downtownkitchener.ca parking for a full list of locations.
Time
October 11, 2024 11:00 am - October 13, 2024 7:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Kitchener City Hall Rotunda
200 King St W, Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7
Event Details
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
Event Details
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, Sniffscape courses, contests and other furry shenanigans! Pssst…it’s also free to attend!
![Head Colour 1 Head Colour 1](https://www.oktoberfest.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/head-colour-1-1024x791.png)
![Gpf Logo Gpf Logo](https://www.oktoberfest.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/gpf-logo.png)
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 12, 2024 11:00 am - October 13, 2024 6:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Gaukel Block
Gaukel Street at Charles Street West, Downtown Kitchener
Thanksgiving Day Parade - Monday, October 14, 202414oct9:30 am9:30 am(GMT-04:00)
Event Details
Your Thanksgiving weekend just got a whole lot more exciting! The Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Thanksgiving Day Parade will be even bigger for 2024! With even more new floats, inflatables & bands!
Event Details
Your Thanksgiving weekend just got a whole lot more exciting! The Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Thanksgiving Day Parade will be even bigger for 2024! With even more new floats, inflatables & bands! We’re so excited that we want to SHOUT THIS FROM THE ROOFTOPS!
Check out how you can get involved with this this annual tradition!
Parade Route
NEW FOR 2024, the parade starts at 9:30am at the corner of Weber Street East and Frederick Street, on Monday, October 14, 2024.
The parade travels up Weber Street and finishes at the Bridgeport Road at the corner of Weber and Bridgeport around Noon.
Frederick Street is closed from Duke to Edna from 7:00am – 11am. Weber Street is closed Scott to Noecker starting at 9:20am and opens as the parade passes.
![Parade Route Map Parade Route Map](https://www.oktoberfest.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/parade-route-map-1024x771.jpg)
WATCH THE PARADE! On the street or Online!
The Oktoberfest Parade Broadcast is proudly Presented by Piller’s Fine Foods! Are not able to make it to the parade this year? WATCH ONLINE HERE!
You can also watch online at ctvnewskitchener.ca – tune in live at 9:30am or on-demand anytime.
![Proj Pillers 570x430 Piller's Logo](https://www.oktoberfest.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Proj-Pillers-570x430-1.jpg)
Important information:
Arrive early! The Onkel Hans Food Drive will be collecting monetary donations and non-perishable food items in support of the Food Bank of Waterloo Region right before the parade begins or DONATE ONLINE HERE!
Spectators of all ages are welcome to enjoy the parade, but please leave pets at home.
Dress for the weather! The parade runs rain or shine.
Parade Bleacher Tickets
Enjoy the Oktoberfest Thanksgiving Day Parade – Monday, October 14, 2024 at 9:30am from the Parade Bleachers, located at Queen Street & Weber Street, Kitchener.
Tickets are available for only $10 per person. Bleacher seats are limited.
Time
October 14, 2024 9:30 am(GMT-04:00)
Event Details
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
Event Details
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, Sniffscape courses, contests and other furry shenanigans! Pssst…it’s also free to attend!
![Head Colour 1 Head Colour 1](https://www.oktoberfest.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/head-colour-1-1024x791.png)
![Gpf Logo Gpf Logo](https://www.oktoberfest.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/gpf-logo.png)
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