🍂 Prost to Oktoberfest 2025 in Kitchener‑Waterloo! 🍂
Get ready to Be Bavarian from September 26 to October 18, 2025 at the 57th K‑W Oktoberfest!

What’s on tap (literally):
Willkommen Platz: Downtown Kitchener transforms into a free, open-air Bavarian village—with Biergarten, German food, local vendors, and live tunes—as your go-to party spot from October 10–12
Former Barenaked Ladies frontman Steven Page will be headlining the Circle K stage in Downtown Kitchener on Friday, Oct. 10. (yes it’s free)
Official Keg Tapping: Kickoff ceremony on Friday, October 10, 12 pm – grab that first stein!
KIDtoberfest: Family-fun in the city hall rotunda, including music, stories, dancing & more—Oct 10–12, 11 am–5 pm daily. Free!
Hockey with Hans (U7–U19 ball hockey): Youth teams hit the pavement Oct 10th, complete with pretzels, swag, and festival vibes nearby.
Sticks & Steins: Bring your squad for the 19+ ball hockey tournament Oct 11–12—includes VIP access to the Biergarten and a chance to jam to The Watchmen.
Thanksgiving Day Parade: A festive kickoff to your Monday—Oct 13 at 9:30 am, weaving through downtown, complete with floats, bands, and a food drive. Bleacher seats just $10!

🍂 Prost to <a href="https://www.oktoberfest.ca/">Oktoberfest 2025</a> in Kitchener‑Waterloo! 🍂 Get ready to Be Bavarian from September 26 to October 18, 2025 at the 57th K‑W Oktoberfest!
What&rsquo;s on tap (literally):
<ul>
<li>Willkommen Platz: Downtown Kitchener transforms into a free, open-air Bavarian village&mdash;with Biergarten, German food, local vendors, and live tunes&mdash;as your go-to party spot from October 10&ndash;12</li>
<li>Former Barenaked Ladies frontman Steven Page will be headlining the Circle K stage in Downtown Kitchener on Friday, Oct. 10. (yes it&rsquo;s free)</li>
<li>Official Keg Tapping: Kickoff ceremony on Friday, October 10, 12 pm &ndash; grab that first stein!</li>
<li>KIDtoberfest: Family-fun in the city hall rotunda, including music, stories, dancing &amp; more&mdash;Oct 10&ndash;12, 11 am&ndash;5 pm daily. Free!</li>
<li>Hockey with Hans (U7&ndash;U19 ball hockey): Youth teams hit the pavement Oct 10th, complete with pretzels, swag, and festival vibes nearby.</li>
<li>Sticks &amp; Steins: Bring your squad for the 19+ ball hockey tournament Oct 11&ndash;12&mdash;includes VIP access to the Biergarten and a chance to jam to The Watchmen.</li>
<li>Thanksgiving Day Parade: A festive kickoff to your Monday&mdash;Oct 13 at 9:30 am, weaving through downtown, complete with floats, bands, and a food drive. Bleacher seats just $10!</li>
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