Lumen 2022: Where Light, Art and Tech Meet
BY IAN SHANTZ | SEPTEMBER 2022 The genesis of an audiovisual art installation being showcased in …
WILLKOMMEN! Your unofficial guide to Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest
BY IAN SHANTZ | SEPTEMBER 2022 Dust off your Lederhosen and Dirndls, Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest is back …
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Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest is for Everyone
BY IAN SHANTZ | SEPTEMBER 2022 Ask someone what they love most about Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest and …
Celebrating the holidays a little more normally this year
by Alex Kinsella | November 2021 Another holiday season is almost here, and this year, things …
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Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest 2021 is going to be Wunderbar!
by Alex Kinsella | September 2021 Traditions arenât things frozen in time. Theyâre meant to grow …
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Belmont Village Bestival to run all summer long in 2021
CTV News Kitchener – The Belmont Village Bestival will return this summer, and will run for the entire season. In the past, the event has run for one weekend in the Kitchener neighbourhood. This year, there will be events all summer long.
A more inclusive Pride for Everyone
Communitech.ca – This monthâs Pride is taking a different form â not just pandemic-related, but with Waterloo Regionâs rainbow community space SPECTRUM taking the lead to organize and connect people across the community.
Uptown Waterloo Comfort Food Crawl serving up 9 tasty dishes this year
KitchenerToday.com – With nine local restaurants participating, there’s a rainbow of mouthwatering dishes to pick from at this year’s Uptown Comfort Food Crawl. Tracy Van Kalsbeek of the Uptown Waterloo BIA said this year, there will be nine different restaurants participating.
Micr-‘O’-Fest: Arabella Park Beer Bar Serves up Oktoberfest
Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest will be quite different this year with traditional festhallen closed. However, Canadaâs largest Bavarian festival is re-imagining itself when it comes to food with a restaurant program, and Arabella Park Beer Bar is participating as a Micro-Festhalle
TD Kitchener Blues Festival presents The KBF True Blue Summer Series!
TD Kitchener Blues Festival Aug. 6, 2020 – The KBF True Blue Summer Series will take place August 28-30, 2020 at a number of restaurants throughout Kitchener. All shows will be free to attend, with some shows being live-streamed.Â
Happy Canada Day! 2020 Celebrations in Waterloo Region
Canada officially turns 153 on July 1st. Canadians love a reason to celebrate, and even though this year Canada Day will take on a different look, festivities are happening in Waterloo Region – virtually! Find out how to join in the celebrations in Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge and Wilmot.
Congratulations to Waterloo Region’s 2019 Festival and Events Ontario Award Winners!
February 2020 – Congratulations to the 2019 FEO Award Program recipients! The 2019 FEO Awards were handed out on Thursday, February 28th during FEOâs Annual Conference âENGAGEâ in London, Ontario and were judged by an independent panel of judges early December 2018.
TRUE NORTH, THE FESTIVAL: COMMUNITECH’S SIGNATURE EVENT REBRANDS AND EXPANDS
Dec. 12, 2019 – Communitechâs True North Conference is rebranding as the True North Festival, promising to be more expansive, more inclusive and radically redesigned. True North will be a week-long festival beginning June 1 in Kitchener and Waterloo and easily accessible along the Ionâs route.
Start Your Holiday Shopping at These 12 Festive Markets in Waterloo Region
Find unique, one-of-a-kind and locally made gift ideas at these holiday markets in Waterloo Region. Meet the makers, enjoy the ambiance, check off everyone on your list: who knows â you might find something special for you too!
3 Ways to Enjoy the Holidays in Waterloo Region
Enjoy colourful lights, bring your Cameras â thereâs lots of holiday Action happening in Waterloo Region! Check out these 3 festive favourites, and get ready to #ExploreWR!
THEMUSEUM’s PickleFest is a Big Dill!
Narcity Oct. 22, 2019 – This annual event takes place in downtown Kitchener at THEMUSEUM on Friday, November 15, 2019. You’ll be able to take part in tastings and activities that pay tribute to our favourite pickled veggie.
You Can Take Free Horse Drawn Trolley Rides At St. Jacobs Sparkles
Narcity Oct. 8, 2019 – As the most magical time of the year draws near, towns and cities alike are transforming into sparkling wonderlands filled with holiday cheer. St. Jacobs Sparkles Christmas Festival is happening in November, and it’s lighting up the season in all the best ways.
Celebrating Creativity in Waterloo Region during Culture Days 2019
Get ready to #ExploreWR during Culture Days â a national celebration of arts and culture. September 27, 28 and 29, 2019 youâre invited to get hands-on and go behind-the-scenes at this areaâs museums, theatres, galleries, festivals and more.
Beer-Infused Sausages & Donuts Are Coming To Bingemans Oktoberfest
Sept. 6, 2019 – Along with a range of other new menu items, Bingemans Oktoberfest 2019 will feature a Waterloo beer-infused bratwurst, pigtails, beer-braised pork knuckles, pigtail mac n’ cheese balls, even the donuts will be glazed with beer! This year’s festival happens Oct. 11-19, 2019.
Art in Waterloo Region: Creating a sense of Place and Community
Public art and events act as a mirror of the times, a place to go to get inspired, experience joy, to find a sense of belonging, to go on a date, spark deep discussions, or even just a great place to take a photo for the âgramâ. Find out where to take in public art in Waterloo Region.
#MyJazzIs: The 2019 Sunlife Financial Uptown Waterloo Jazz Festival
The 2019 Sun Life Financial UpTown Waterloo Jazz Festival features a program of world class performers that is diverse, not only from a perspective of where they come from, but also from the diversity of jazz styles they bring to the Festival. This 3-day festival is free to attend.
KultrĂșn World Music Festival 2019
Each summer, Waterloo Region welcomes visitors from around the globe, as the KultrĂșn World Music Festival takes place in Kitchenerâs Victoria Park. KultrĂșn is dubbed the Regionâs largest annual outdoor dance party and features top talent from around the world, while celebrating cultural diversity.
Sugar Bush Tours and More during Maple Weekend 2019
Itâs a sure sign that spring has arrived when roadside Maple Syrup stands start to appear across the region! While savouring this delicious taste of spring is great, whatâs even better is heading right to a sugar bush to see exactly how maple syrup is made.
Two Local Festivals Make Ontario’s Top 100 List
Festival and Events Ontario has named its Top 100 Festivals and Events. Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest and Christkindl Market were both named to the list, which represents a select group of the most well-known and respected celebrations in the province.