Another beer? Yes, please!

For the 57th time, the Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest will get you popping the bottles from September 26 to October 16, 2025. 

It will be an ale-mazing time in Ontario! Bavarian dishes are served, German beers are raised, songs are sung, polkas are performed, traditions are celebrated, and good times are born!

Expect various events sprinkled throughout the city for the entire month. After all, it’s the largest Oktoberfest outside of Germany, and there will be an array of activities for every interest.

Aside from food and beer, local vendors will showcase the best Bavarian goods, sports tournaments, music performances from Canadian singers, and treasure hunts for the whole family!

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Now onto some not-to-miss highlights: From October 10 to 12, downtown Kitchener will turn into a buzzing Bavarian village! And on the 13th, head out for the Thanksgiving Day Parade, which will march from Weber Street to Bridgeport Road.

The event is mostly free, while some festivities will require admission. Click here to purchase yours, and visit the website to read up on all the happenings!