We took a year off from German Oktoberfest and tried a visit to the second largest Oktoberfest on the planet, in Kitchener Ontario.

It was my birthday and also Avery flew up from Arizona to join me for the weekend. Lorissa also joined us. It is always wonderful when myself and Kristin and the daughters get together.

We met up with the Yokoms (Dave and Allie) and a couple other friends and family (Kristin’s sister and her husband)

Oktoberfest Kitchener? I am sure some venues are better than others, ours was a bit out of the way which meant it was difficult to exit. Not enough taxis to get back to the hotel.

It lacked the tradition of Munich. The beer was all wrong and maybe only 20% of people actually dressed up.

Verdict? It was a fun night but go to Germany.