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Women of the Year Fall Event Series

Women of the Year Fall Event Series14oct8:00 am9:30 am8:00 am - 9:30 am(GMT-04:00) The Walper Hotel, 20 Queen Street South

Event Details

Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest was excited to announce the Rogers Women of the Year Fall Event Series, presented by Rogers. Hosted at the Walper Hotel, guests joined us for breakfast or lunch and choose their experience – virtual or in-person!

RISE AND SHINE
An Inspiring Breakfast Event with local women who will share uplifting stories about how they overcame adversity during the pandemic, found new ways to shine and helped others to reach new heights.
Moderated by: Dawn Hart, Coordinator of Government and Community Relations, Wilfred Laurier
Speakers:
Kirstie Herbstreit & Jody O’Malley, The Culinary Studio
Kelly Broocks, Pretty By Her
Jenn Goulden, Entrepreneur Life

FERMENT
A deliciously engaging luncheon where our speaker panel will discuss the ways that women are changing the beer game in Waterloo Region, featuring an Oktoberfest-themed menu and beer pairing.
Moderated by: PJ & Billie, Mornings, Country 106.7
Speakers:
Ren Navarro, Beer Diversity
Jennifer Tamse, Charcoal Group of Restaurants
Karyn Bosco, Wellington Brewery

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Missed the livestream? Watch the Rise & Shine and Ferment events below!
Rise & Shine Breakfast Event
Ferment Luncheon Event
  • Kirstie Herbstreit & Jody O’Malley
    Kirstie Herbstreit & Jody O’Malley, The Culinary Studio
  • KellyBroocks
    Kelly Broocks, Pretty By Her
  • Jenn Goulden
    Jenn Goulden, Entrepreneur Life
  • Ren Navarro
    Ren Navarro, Beer Diversity
  • Jennifer Tamse
    Jennifer Tamse, Charcoal Group of Restaurants
  • Kathryn Bosco
    Karyn Bosco, Wellington Brewery
Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, we were pleased to offer the event virtually for everyone to enjoy!
  • Rise & Shine
    Rise & Shine Breakfast
  • Ferment
    Ferment Luncheon

Time

October 14, 2021 8:00 am - 9:30 am(GMT-05:00)

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Phone: (519) 570-HANS (4267)
Toll Free : (888) 294-HANS (4267)
2 King Street West, Kitchener, ON, N2G 1A3

Land Acknowledgement

We acknowledge that the Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Inc. Head Office is situated on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee Peoples. We also acknowledge that the Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest community festival takes place on this traditional territory. It is the settlers of this traditional territory whose cultural roots we celebrate during Oktoberfest. We also recognize and respect the cultural diversity that First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people bring to our community and recognize their past and present contributions to this land.

We encourage our community to continue their reconciliation journey along with us by visiting the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR).
To find out more information about the land that you’re on, visit Native-Land and Whose Land.