Festival
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KW Multicultural Festival | Early June | Every summer for nearly 40 years this community has celebrated ethnic diversity and all its wonders. A weekened of fun at Victoria Park, Kitchener. 519-745-2531
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Downtown Kitchener Ribfest & Craft Beer Show | Late July | Samples or entire meals of chicken and ribs with craft beer and live entertainment. Many craft breweries are showcased BBQ Cook-off including professional teams.Beer samples beer require one-time purchase of souvenir sample glass for $5. BBQ'd food ranges from $6-$20.
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The Kitchener Blues Festival
| Mid August | Relax with world-class music at three outdoor stages sited around Kitchener City Hall. Don't miss the barbecued food and beer garden, or take the children to the play area Check out the local merchants bazaar and sidewalk sale.Admission is free.
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KidSpark
| Mid August | Free festival for all kids with the emphasis on "hands on fun". Plenty of live entertainment, and numerous activities including make and take crafts, learn to draw comic style, make a wax mold of your hand, and rock wall climbing.Victoria Park, Kitchener.
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Doors Open Waterloo Region
| Mid September | Doors Open Waterloo Region has an annual "Doors Open" with free admission to more than 25 local heritage & architecture sites,some not normally open to the public. For more information call 519-741-5139 or visit
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Oktoberfest
| Start to mid October | All the usual fun of Oktoberfest plus too many additional event to mention, including a car show, bands, fashion show, Miss Oktoberfest Gala Ball and many, many more. All events are located at the 15 Festhallen located throughout the Kitchener-Waterloo region. 519-570-HANS (4267)
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Royal Medieval Faire
| Mid September | Since 1997, this celebration of all things Medieval is held in Waterloo Park Wet, 11am - 6pm. 1-800-265-6959
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The Word on the Street
| End September | This annual one-day national festival .is held simultaneously in five cities across Canada - Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Halifax and Kitchener - to celebrate literacy and the written arts. Don't miss the free exhibits, performances and hands on activities.
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Blues on the east side | Early November | An annual Blues festival promoting Blues Music through international, national & local talent with proceeds going to the Cambridge Association for the Mentally Handicapped. Elements Night Club,90 King St W, Kitchener. Tickets $25. (519) 623-7490
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Christmas Fantasy | Late November to early January | Light display in Victoria Park, through the Christmas season. Opening Ceremonies Saturday November 24th, join in on the Christmas carol sing-a-long, enjoy sausage on a bun, roasted chestnuts, hot chocolate and hot apple cider while viewing the lights in Victoria Park. 1-800-265-6959
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Christkindl Market | Early December | Christmas markets have been part of this festive time fsince the 1300s in Germany. They were usually held in front of churches and were looked at as part of a church visit. 200 King Street West. Toll Free: 1-800-265-6959
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New Years Celebration in Downtown Kitchener | December 31 | New Years Celebration in Downtown Kitchener 1-800-265-6959
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