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Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest starts Friday

An annual fall tradition is almost set to begin down the road in Kitchener-Waterloo.

The 51st edition of Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest is set to begin Friday and go for nine days with officials saying that the event annually provides $21.8 million of economic benefit to the community.

It starts with the opening ceremonies on Friday which this year have been moved to the corner of King Street and Frederick Street in downtown Kitchener.

Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest President Tim Beckett says the ceremonies will have something for everyone.

“We’ve partnered with the BIA and the businesses in the area to create a nice facility for people to come and wander through, there will be carnival games and rides for the kids.”

Organizers say the festival celebrates German food, music, fashion and more.

You can click here to find out all the details about this year’s events.

Casey Kenny
Casey Kenny
A graduate of the Broadcast Journalism Program at Loyalist College, Casey has worked in newsrooms across the country for 20 years. Stops along his radio adventure include Ottawa, Calgary, Vancouver, North Bay, Stratford and now Kemptville. Casey is also a veteran play-by-play announcer and is the Voice of the Kemptville 73's Hockey Team. A proud uncle of eight nieces and nephews, Casey is happy to call Kemptville home now.

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