October is the only month that gets its own “fest,” as far as I can tell. And Oktoberfests are so popular that many organizers even jump the gun and hold them in September! You’ll have a keg-full of chances to raise a stein and celebrate German culture and all things beer-related in and around Ottawa in September and October. (Don’t forget to pick a designated driver.)
- Oktoberfest de Repentigny (September 11 to 13, 2026)
- Tavern on the Island Oktoberfest, Ottawa (September 12, 2026)
- Brauwerk Hoffman Oktoberfest, L’Orignal (September 12, 2026)
- ByWard Oktoberfest, Ottawa (September 18 and 19, 2026)
- Tavern at the Gallery Oktoberfest, Ottawa (September 19, 2026)
- Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest (September 25 to October 17, 2026)
- Oktoberfest de Vieux-Aylmer (September 25 and 26, 2026)
- Oktoberfest Fall Market, Ottawa (September 26, 2026)
- Tavern at the Falls Oktoberfest, Ottawa (September 26, 2026)
- Ottoberfest, Ottawa (September 26, 2026)
- Oktoberfest Party, Perth (September 26, 2026)
- Riverhead Brewing Company Oktoberfest, Kingston (September 26, 2026)
- Toronto Oktoberfest (September 25 and 26, 2026)
- Oktoberfest Ladysmith (October 2 to 4, 2026)
- Tavern on the Hill Oktoberfest, Ottawa (October 3, 2026)
- Kemptville Oktoberfest (October 3, 2026)
- Bytown Oktoberfest, Ottawa (October 17, 2026)
Did I miss your favourite Oktoberfest? Let me know in the comments!
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Don’t forget Cumberland’s Octoberfest 21st. There is always great German food and an oom pah pah band. Check the Cumberland Lions’ page for details.
Thanks, Christine!
I believe Tavern at the Gallery (Ottawa) is doing an event this year as well.
Thanks–I’ll look into it!
Ladysmith Quebec (just past Shawville in the Pontiac) has an Octoberfest every year. The area was settled by Germans about 150 years ago, and the celebration is rooted in that heritage. The locals get together in a church basement to make pounds and pounds of sauerkraut for the event!
https://oktoberfestladysmith.com/
Thanks, Sonja! It’s in the post!