Kitchener Oktoberfest

If you are thinking of coming to Kitchener, Ontario for the next Oktoberfest, you'll need to get your tickets early. July is probably a good time to purchase tickets to avoid disappointment, especially if you want to go to the largest of the clubs that host Oktoberfest celebrations which is by the way, The Concordia Club.

In all there are five German clubs that celebrate Oktoberfest. So, even if you arrive here at the last minute, you may still be able to get tickets for one of the smaller clubs.

Below is a list of all the clubs that celebrate Oktoberfest. You can visit their websites and purchase tickets directly online:

The Concordia Club
The Alpine Club
Hubertushaus
Schwaben Club
Transylvania Club

You are welcome to wear jeans and a t-shirt - most people do. But, if you feel inspired and really want to get into the spirit of things, you can wear your lederhosen or dirndl to any of the clubs as there are quite a number of folks in traditional German dress.

You can purchase hats while you are at any of the clubs as well as a feather to go with it. Many regular Oktoberfesters wear the same hat every year, adorned with buttons from previous celebrations. You can also purchase the buttons at each of the clubs during Oktoberfest.

You can just hang out on the dance floor during the Chicken Dance with one of these?

Oktoberfest Clucker Puppet Hat

Plush Oktoberfest Barrel Hat

Plush Oktoberfest Chicken Hat

German Beer Stein with Germany Flags 1/8L

Drink Beer and Go to Heaven German Beer Stein

Old Heidelberg German Pewter Beer Stein

.5 L Deutschland German Beer Stein
Zoeller & Born

There are a number of different types of accomodations in Kitchener. There are many hotels, motels and B&B's to choose from. Below is a list of some of the accomodations that are available.

The Walper Terrace Hotel
St. Jacob's Country Inn
Hampton Inn & Suites Kitchener
The Waterloo Inn
The Radisson Hotel Kitchener
Directory of Bed & Breakfasts in Kitchener

Oktoberfest celebrations are not limited to the festivities at the German clubs. Each year, there is also a pancake breakfast for families as well as a parade which is traditionally held on Thanksgiving Sunday and the Dogtoberfest. Yes, the Dogtoberfest is for our doggie friends and all proceeds go to the local Humane Society. Included in the doggie festivities is a doggie pageant, barrell rolling, carnival games and of course doggie food. Visit the main Kitchener Oktoberfest site for more information on these events.

Kitchener is part of the Waterloo Region which includes the cities of Cambridge and Waterloo. The region is located about one hour west of Toronto. Depending on how far you are willing to travel, you've got a number of things to do and see at your disposal. From the horseshoe waterfalls and wineries in the Niagara Region to the Wonderland amusement park north of Toronto to golfing on the numerous courses around Southwestern Ontario, you'll never be short on things to do.

A visit to Kitchener would not be complete without a visit to the nearby Village of St. Jacob's. The area was orignally settled by Pennsylvannia Mennonites in the early 1800's. At the St. Jacob's market, you'll be able to shop for Mennonite goods such as handmade quilts, furnishings and fresh locally grown fruits and vegetables. Visit this link for more information => Village of St. Jacob's.