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Toronto based band CATL was one of the fantastic performances included in this years Kitchener Blues Festival, and they are back in town to perform in a much more intimate setting at the Boathouse. Additional performances by Ginger St. James and Von Crippon will ensure that you will have to plan to get there early [...]

The 10th edition of the Waterloo Festival for Animated Cinema is returning to Kitchener-Waterloo, Canada from Thursday November 18th through Sunday November 21st, 2010 in Kitchener-Waterloo, Canada. All screenings will be held at the space currently known as the Gig Theatre. The Gig has been fully retrofitted for all film formats and venue sound, and [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest’s $3000 Hidden Treasure discovered in Kitchener’s Lakeside Park (Kitchener-Waterloo, Canada – October 15, 2010) – For 19 days Kitchener-Waterloo treasure hunters have been scouring the area for a hidden key worth $3,000! The key unlocks King Ludwig’s Treasure Chest and the annual search for the loot is one of the [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kitchener-Waterloo, Canada – October 10, 2010) – The judges have spoken – Karli Purcell, 18, of Listowel, was named the 2010 Oktoberfest Idol winner today at Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest. Karli Purcell has also won the Northern Ontario Open Country Singing Contest and the Harvest Star Search, as well as being a finalist in [...]

Roll Out the Barrel – Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest is Here!

(Kitchener-Waterloo, Canada – October 8, 2010) – Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest opened to fanfare, friends and flowing beer this morning, kicking off the 42nd edition of Canada’s Greatest Bavarian Festival!

The Official Opening Ceremonies and keg tapping took place at Kitchener’s Civic Square this morning as thousands of chicken-dancing spectators celebrated the return of the nine-day festival. Newly crowned Miss Oktoberfest …

For one night only, Rock and Polka will come together at the Molson Canadian Rocktoberfest Haus Party! The concert is open only to those who are 19 years of age and older and is sure to be an exciting night! Prepare yourselves for ROCKtoberfest 9, featuring illScarlett with special guest KO.

This event has become a staple of the Oktoberfest activities, and you can join the party happening on October 10th, 2010 at the Altes Muenchen Haus (a.k.a. The Queensmount Arena)…

The annual Kitchener-Waterloo (KW) Home Show at Bingemans Family Campgrounds will feature home improvement products and services for the whole family!

The KW Home Show is the ideal place to focus your ideas on improving your home…

You’re probably wondering what KOI Music Festival is exactly… well KOI is a massive music festival that focuses on community. You’re likely also wondering how to pronounce it. It’s just like the fish, KOI and not K.O.I.

KOI will take place on Saturday September 18th, 2010 throughout downtown Kitchener in 10 indoor venues and on one outdoor stage. Roughly 140 bands will be performing throughout downtown Kitchener.

Mark your calendars! The second annual Mayor’s Movie Morning is coming up on Saturday, Sept. 11. All proceeds from this fundraiser will go to the Alzheimer Society of Kitchener-Waterloo. The fun gets underway with a reception at 9 a.m. at the Cineplex Galaxy Cinema at Conestoga Mall in Waterloo. Movies begin at 10 a.m. Movie [...]