"The big day, is the first Saturday, October 12. starting with the pancake breakfast at Waterloo Town Square," said Degutis. Next, take that energy over to the Barrel Race, also at Waterloo Town Square. Whether you particiâ€" pate or just watch as others struggle to roll a 120 Ib. keg filled with water, a good time is guaranteed. "I often recommend the Bogenschuetzenâ€" fest," said Degutis. "It‘s a traditional archery competition. A great family event." Everyone is encouraged to participate, and admission is free. It will be held at Hubertushaus in Mannheim, from noon till 5 p.m.. For children of all ages, bring them down to Oktoberfest will begin officially on Friday, October 11 at 11:30 a.m. with the opening ceremonies at Kitchener City Hall, marking a fantastic opporâ€" tunity for family fun. "Oktoberfest has 18 festhallens, and 52 family and cultural events," said Vic Degutis, chair of marketing and public relations with Oktoberfest. Preâ€" vimslyzithadbeenadmtkedthnafloberfatofluedâ€ï¬nflymdcul' tural events, but a few latecomers have been added to the list. Many people may have the mistaken impres Willkommen Platz, Kitchener‘s special way of sion that Oktoberfest is only about beer and welcoming all those coming to share Oktoberâ€" mflyh:ï¬hï¬d&%nm fest. With ECCO‘96 â€" an environmental aware important part festival, Degutis emphaâ€" ness display, buskers, food and beverages â€" this sizes that this really is a multiâ€"faceted event and _ stop is known as "the heart beat of Okioberâ€" people of all ages will find a huge variety of fun _ fest," and runs throughout the festival. things to do. The first Sunday and Monday of the festival, "Aboulfll)Mï¬mdan- are "big festhallen family days," said Degutis. 125,000 of those go to the festhallens," _ All of the festhallen make a special effort these said Degutis. "Two or three times that.mumber _ days for family entertainment and lots of Oomâ€" alone go to one event, the parade." _ paâ€"pa fun! "So actually, the halls areâ€"not the big draw for Saturday evening, The Centre in the Square the festival." plays host to the Snow White Ballet, suitable With 52 events, it would be impossible to for all ages. it is performed by the Canadian describe each one here, but let us try to highâ€" Ballet Youth Ensemble, and admission is $15. light some that give a good idea of the family Degutis highly recommends this one. fun to come. Breslau is trying to pull in the Oktoberfest "On Thursday, October 10, Waterloo City crowds this year with a brand new event â€" a Council will host a reception at city hall. The tug of war. Teams from ail across Canada will event includes a free lunch, and it is open to be competing, and the entertainment is everyone," said Degutis. rounded off with lots of food and refreshments. Thursday evening, let the pageantry begin. The event will be at Oberkrainer Haus, 50 Mill Miss Oktoberfest will be chosen from a selecâ€" Street in Breslau, on the first Sunday, from 1 uon of international contenders. This event p.m. to 4 p.m.â€"Adult admission is $4, and a begins at 7 p.m., and is held at Centre in the family of four costs $20. Square. Admission is $15. Activities continue with the £25 000 kinan With 52 cultural events, Oktoberfest offers something for everyone mily day on the Thanksgiving Monday with entertainâ€" ‘ to Twist ‘n Hausen‘s Sue Stewart, the mywflkmw*m > and entertainment will be supplied by the f us at Moses Springe?f Community Centre, but Activities continue with the $25,000 bingo on Monday, Onkel Hans Food Drive and Okioâ€" berfest Parade also on Monday, and the Lighter Side of Oktoberfest at Victoria Park Pavilion (check the schedule for times). This year the second and final weekend of Oktoberfest is dedicated to seniors, with events ranging from a dart tournament to a perforâ€" mance by Wellington Winds. The weekend finâ€" ishes with the Run for Kâ€"W Health Centre â€" enjoyable for both spectators and participants, and of course, the closing ceremonies. Whew! With so much to do at Oktoberfest, every member of the family is bound to find something to do. Come blow your horn at this year‘s Oktoberfest! fest. With ECCO‘96 â€" an environmental awareâ€" ness display, buskers, food and beverages â€" this siop is known as "the heart beat of Oktoberâ€" fest," and runs throughout the festival. The first Sunday and Monday of the festival, are "big festhallen family days," said Degutis. All of the festhallen make a special effort these days for family entertainment and lots of Oomâ€" paâ€"pa fun! Saturday evening, The Centre in the Square plays host to the Snow White Ballet, suitable for all ages. it is performed by the Canadian Ballet Youth Ensemble, and admission is $15. Breslau is trying to pull in the Oktoberfest crowds this year with a brand new event â€" a tug of war. Teams from ail across Canada will be competing, and the entertainment is rounded off with lots of food and refreshments. 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