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Join us for Canada’s Greatest Bavarian Festival
September 25 – October 17, 2026
Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest runs from September 25th to October 17th, but events are not held every day.
To make the most of your Oktoberfest experience, be sure to check the event calendar for specific dates and times!
Willkommen [Welcome] to Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest!
Experience the sights, sounds and flavours of Canada’s Greatest Bavarian Festival! From lively accordion music and cheerful polkas to steins of cold bier and the mouth-watering aroma of sizzling schnitzel, the spirit of K-W Oktoberfest fills the air. Join us for the 58th annual Festival, running September 25 to October 17, 2026. Enjoy delicious Bavarian food, family-friendly activities and festive traditions at our German Clubs and Festhallen partners. There is something for all ages to enjoy! Onkel Hans and Tante Frieda cannot wait to welcome you.
Events Calendar
Get Involved
Be part of the Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest tradition! Whether you volunteer, sponsor, perform, partner or become a vendor, your involvement helps bring the Festival to life. From the Thanksgiving Day Parade to the Willkommen Platz, there’s a place for you in the celebration. Join us and share in the community spirit and Gemütlichkeit! Not sure where you fit? Connect with us!
Get Involved with the Festhalles
There are many ways to experience K-W Oktoberfest during the Festival and even more ways to get involved with the Festhallen. Each venue offers its own unique atmosphere, alongside dozens of family and cultural events that bring the spirit of Gemütlichkeit to life. Learn more about how to get involved with the Festhallen and be part of the celebration.