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Oktoberfest

With 55% of the population being of German heritage it seems natural that this area is home to the largest Oktoberfest celebration in North America. Held during the second week of October this festival draws close to 750,000 people.

There are 15 festhallen (halls to party in.) Each festhallen offers a different atmosphere, ranging from the traditional to the unique. Despite the individual differences, excellent food, entertainment, music and dancing are standard at all the Festhallen celebrations. Kitchener's Oktoberfest celebration is an annual eight-day event.

Based on the original German Oktoberfest, it is billed as Canada's Great Bavarian Festival. It is held every October, starting on the Friday before Canadian Thanksgiving and running until the Saturday after.

While its best-known draws are the beer-based celebrations, other cultural and entertainment attractions also fill the week. The best-known is the parade held on Thanksgiving Day; as the only major parade on Canadian Thanksgiving, it is televised nationally. Another icon of the festival is Miss Oktoberfest.

The position is selected by a closed committee of judges from a panel of local applicants; community involvement and personal character form the main criteria under the new system.

Summary of Some of Kitchener's major events:

Christkindl Market - A Festival of German Christmas
Based on a 400 year old tradition, Kitchener's Christkindl Market offers visitors the opportunity to shop for presents, enjoy tasty German food and listen to live festive entertainment.
Elmira Maple Syrup Festival
This festival has been a community celebration since 1965. Each year over 15,000 servings of pancakes are served swimming in over 180 gallons of pure maple syrup.
Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Festival
Every summer for nearly 40 years the community has celebrated ethnic diversity through the Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Festival, held on a Saturday and Sunday in June in Victoria Park.
MOPARfest
Motor enthusiasts have been coming to Kitchener for over 25 years for the annual MOPARfest. This event holds the crowned title as “Canada’s LARGEST All Mopar Event.”
Oktoberfest
With 55% of the population being of German heritage it seems natural that this area is home to the largest Oktoberfest celebration in North America. Held during the second week of October this festival draws close to 750,000 people.
Waterloo County and Area Quilt Festival
Held at the end of May, this annual festival celebrates the art and tradition of quilts and quilting. Billed as the largest of its kind in Canada, the festival consists of 40 events in 10 communities.




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