Prime Minister celebrates K-W Oktoberfest in Breslau

Woolwich Mayor Sandy Shantz and Prime Minister Mark Carney. (Township of Woolwich)

By CityNews Kitchener Staff

Posted Oct 17, 2025 05:33:24 PM.

Last Updated Oct 20, 2025 11:54:56 AM.

The prime minister stopped in Waterloo Region on Friday to raise a stein.

Mark Carney visited the Schwaben Club in Breslau for K-W Oktoberfest.

He took part in the festhall’s annual keg tapping celebration and was welcomed by festival organizers and local dignitaries, including Woolwich Mayor Sandy Shantz.

Carney’s itinerary for the day said, “The Prime Minister will participate in Oktoberfest.”

He’s then headed to Brampton Friday evening for a Diwali celebration.

K-W Oktoberfest events wrap up Oct. 18.

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