‘Festing in Cambridge

By News Staff

Posted Oct 6, 2010 03:57:51 AM.

This article is more than 5 years old.

For the first time, Cambridge and Elmira will be taking part in Oktoberfest.

The new additions brings the Festhalle total to 18 across the region.

“We’re excited to bring the new cities into the fold,” said spokesperson Dave McNeil.

Three days of festivities begin in Cambridge today with a free luncheon at the Festhalle tent at the Cambridge Centre.

There will also be an official keg tapping ceremony and maypole raising with Miss Oktoberfest and Onkel Hans.

The Lions club of Elmira will be holding their celebrations for one day only on Saturday October 16th.

Oktoberfest began in 1969 and is the largest Bavarian festival in North America.

Keep it Factual

Add CityNews Kitchener as a trusted source on Google to see more local stories from us.

Submit a Correction

Accessibility Feedback

Top Stories

Arquette records hat-trick in Rangers Remembrance Day game win

The Kitchener Rangers matched-up against the North Bay Battalion for the teams 21st annual Remembrance Day game. Taking the ice with their Remembrance Day jerseys, the Kitchener Rangers looked to close...

16h ago

Guelph police target retail thefts in new 'Project Safeguard' initiative

The Guelph Police Service has announced the launch of "Project Safeguard," which they say will target organized retail theft in the city. Officials say the project will look into how Guelph police...

17h ago

Feedback wanted for Guelph's 'Transit Future Ready Action Plan'

The City of Guelph is asking for resident's feedback for their "Transit Future Ready Action Plan." Using feedback from earlier in the year, Guelph has proposed new updates to their current transit services. The...

18h ago

Photographer's new book tells the stories behind Canada's war graves and monuments

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia author and photographer Len Wagg was on his day off 30 years ago when he discovered how powerful and poignant a war cemetery could be.

19h ago