Events

Our annual events—along with incredible community-led initiatives—not only raise awareness about food insecurity and the work we do, but also bring in food and financial support to help us feed more people in need.

September 27, 2026

King StrEATery

King StrEATery is a celebration of food, community, and fun in downtown Kitchener on September 27 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Kitchener Market and King Street East

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King StrEATery

October 3, 2026

Harvest Food Drive

The Food Bank of Waterloo Region’s 9th annual Harvest Food Drive returns on Saturday, October 3, from noon to 4 p.m..

Sobeys and Zehrs stores in Kitchener-Waterloo

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Harvest Food Drive

October 9, 2026

Grillefest

Celebrate Oktoberfest with Kitchener Council at Grillefest on Friday, October 9, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kitchener City Hall.

Kitchener City Hall

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Grillefest

October 12, 2026

Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Thanksgiving Day Parade

Going to the Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Thanksgiving Day Parade on Monday, October 12? Bring cash or a non-perishable food item to support The Food Bank of Waterloo Region as part of the Onkel Hans Food Drive.

Parade begins at the corner of Weber Street East and Frederick Street

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Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Thanksgiving Day Parade

October 14, 2026

Honky Tonk at the Conc

Put on your boots for a night of country music and Oktoberfest fun at Concordia Club!

Concordia Club

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Honky Tonk at the Conc

January 21, 22, and 25, 2027

Great Food Sort Challenge

Start your engines for The Food Bank of Waterloo Region’s 2027 Great Food Sort Challenge, presented by BMO Financial Group Fischer-Hallman & Bleams Branch!

The Food Bank of Waterloo Region

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Great Food Sort Challenge
September 27, 2026

King StrEATery

King StrEATery is a celebration of food, community, and fun in downtown Kitchener on September 27 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Kitchener Market and King Street East
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October 3, 2026

Harvest Food Drive

The Food Bank of Waterloo Region’s 9th annual Harvest Food Drive returns on Saturday, October 3, from noon to 4 p.m..

Sobeys and Zehrs stores in Kitchener-Waterloo
View event details
October 9, 2026

Grillefest

Celebrate Oktoberfest with Kitchener Council at Grillefest on Friday, October 9, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kitchener City Hall.

Kitchener City Hall
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