In late September, the twin cities of Kitchener and Waterloo join forces for not only the biggest Bavarian festival in Canada but also the largest Oktoberfest celebration outside of Germany.
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7 of the Largest Oktoberfest Celebrations That Aren't in Germany

In late September, the twin cities of Kitchener and Waterloo join forces for not only the biggest Bavarian festival in Canada but also the largest Oktoberfest celebration outside of Germany.

The inaugural Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest kicked off in 1969, when patrons consumed an incredible 57,000 gallons of beer and 50,000 pounds of sausages. It's now become an 18-day event with more than a dozen family-friendly event halls (festhalle in German) and beer gardens spread throughout the two towns. Locals come dressed in lederhosen and dirndl dresses to enjoy activities such as barrel racing and a Miss Oktoberfest pageant.

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