Where to celebrate Oktoberfest in Ontario
The celebration of Oktoberfest dates all the way back to the City of Munich, Germany 1810. On Oct. 12 of that year, the Crown Prince Ludwig got married, and the whole city was invited to join the festivities.
A horse race marked the closing of the ceremonies, and the decision to repeat the races the following year paved the way for what would become a yearly tradition that is now celebrated all over the world.
Check out the list below to find 10 places where you can celebrate Oktoberfest in Ontario. Don’t forget to wear your Lederhosen or Dirndl. Prost!
Oktoberfest at Canada’s Wonderland
Ontario’s premier amusement park will be celebrating Oktoberfest with German food and drinks, traditional festival bands and plenty of activities during the second and third weekend in September. This special event is included with park admission.
Beau’s Oktoberfest
Boasting a fantastic lineup on musical talent including The New Pornographers, Neon Dreams and What If Elephants, Vankleek Hill will come alive with this two-day party Sept. 20 to 21. Take part in the Stein Holding Struggle, enjoy games on the midway or just enjoy a beer at Beau’s Oktoberfest.
Blue Mountain Village Oktoberfest
Put on your Lederhosen and celebrate Oktoberfest at the Blue Mountain Village Resort Sept. 21. Enjoy a dance, witness the keg tapping and take part in one of the fun and educational activities planned in this beautiful location.
Toronto Oktoberfest
Thousands of people from across the city will be dressing up in traditional German attire Sept. 26 to 28 during this three-day event modelled after the original Munich Festival. Make new friends and have fun under a massive Festhalle tent and in an outdoor Bavarian Village.
Club Loreley Oktoberfest
Where better to celebrate a grand German tradition in Durham than at the only German-Canadian club in the region? Visit Club Loreley in Oshawa Sept. 28 for a traditional dinner, dancing, games and live entertainment.
Brockville Oktoberfest
Brockville’s take on Oktoberfest will be held Oct. 5 in Armagh Sifton Price Park. Browse wares from local vendors while sampling great beers and traditional Oktoberfest foods. At night, be one of the 80 lucky people to enjoy dinner inside the historic railway tunnel.
Temiskaming Shores and Area Rotary Oktoberfest
North of the hustle and bustle of the city, the Town of New Liskeard is keeping Oktoberfest alive Oct. 5 with great draft beer, all the sausages you can eat and dancing to the music of local band, Kings of Nowhere. A great night out begins at 6 p.m. at Riverside Place.
Oktoberfest: 1000 Islands Craft Beer Festival
A craft beer festival in the tradition of the Bavarian celebration! Brewers from across Canada and the United States will be gathering at Joel Stone Heritage Park in Gananoque just outside of Kingston Oct. 5, so come enjoy a beer while enjoying live music from Canadian artists.
Empire Oktoberfest
Come to the parking lot of the Empire Theatre on Front Street in Belleville Oct. 5 to celebrate autumn at the Empire Oktoberfest. Sample local and regional beers and ciders and mouth-watering food from local vendors. This event promises music and fun for all ages!
Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest
Ontario’s biggest Oktoberfest bash comes to various venues across Kitchener and Waterloo for nine action-packed days Oct. 11 to 19. Dust off your beer stein and check online for a full schedule of events and locations.
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