The Beau's Cup

Be a fairgrounds all-star in one (or many) of OKTOBERFEST's epic events. Back by popular demand are the classics such as the Keg Toss, Spouse Carrying Race, Sausage Eating Competition, Malt Sack Races and the Sauerkraut Cook-Off, plus we've introduced a new event - the Stein Holding Struggle

Prizes? Oh Yeah! Of course there are prizes. Winners will receive Beau's gift certificates, a cool medal and have their name engraved on the Beau's cup for all of eternity!

Note: Activities require registration, so visit the activity registration booth early to sign up!

Sauerkraut Competition

Sweet! Your shot to successfully show off your sister's secret sauerkraut recipe! Bring your best sauerkraut, precooked, in three 1 x litre containers. The public as well as our judges will be sampling small portions of each to determine the winner. Samples will be provided for free for public voting on a first come first served basis each day.

When? Fri 1pm, Sat 12pm & Sun 12pm Registration? Participants must register by September 15th. Submit your name to Laura Beauchesne: laura@beaus.ca

Malt Sack Races

Hop to the finish line in one of our brewer's malt bags! Prizes for fastest under 10, 10 to adult, and adult competitors.

When? Fri 2pm, Sat 1pm & Sun 1pm Registration? Sign up on the day of the event.

Sausage Eating Contest

Ready to stuff your face? Bring your appetite, because the trophy goes to whoever can eat the most bratwurst in ten minutes!

When? Fri 3pm, Sat 2pm & 2un 1pm Registration? Pre-registration is recommended: email Laura Beauchesne at laura@beaus.ca. Sign-ups on the day of event will only be accepted if there are spots still available.

Keg Toss (For Height, Distance and Stack & Pack)

Come one, come all to the world-famous Beau's Keg Toss! Last year saw over 100 competitors come to try and out-toss fellow Beau’s fans for a crack at the trophy, brewery prizes and of course bragging rights. This year, try for new categories including height, distance, and keg-stacking! Open to Men and Women. Come on out and show off to your friends.

When? Fri 3:30pm, Sat 2:30pm & Sun 2:30pm Registration? Sign up on the day of the event. This is a very popular event so please sign up early to avoid disappointment.

Stein Holding Struggle

A new event that will truly test your endurance! Competitors will hold out a FULL Beau's beer stein at arms length. Last stein standing gets the trophy.

When? Fri 5:30pm, Sat 4:30pm & Sun 4:30pm Registration?Sign up on the day of the event

Spouse Carrying Race

It's become an instant classic since its inaugural running last year. The rules? Competitors race through our obstacle course while carrying their teammate. Persons being carried must wear a helmet. All participants must have fun. Spouses need not be legally married, however, they are encouraged to share in a victory kiss on the winner's platform. The prize? A gift certificate to the brewery equal to the weight of the teammate being carried. Sweet!

When? Fri 6:00pm, Sat 5:00pm & Sun 5:00pm Registration? Pre-registration is recommended: email Laura Beauchesne at laura@beaus.ca. Sign-ups on the day of event will only be accepted if there are spots still available.

Kinderfest

Sat & Sun: 11a - 5p
OKTOBERFEST doesn't just cater to the big kids (this means you, grown-ups). The little ones will love Kinderfest, a non-licensed family area chock full of awesome activities and entertainment. DooDoo The Clown will be up to his usual antics that are sure to have your kids enthralled and inspired. This year there'll be a kids parade, giant castle building area, malt sack races, Pumpkin Painting, Cider and Dumplings, and introducing... Ray's Reptile Zoo!

DooDoo The Clown
DooDoo began performing in 1980 and he has thrilled and amazed thousands of children and adults alike while performing at festivals, fairs, trade shows, and private parties. His unique talents have taken him all over the world, He also has a reputation for being the fastest balloon animal maker, fastest taler, but most of all, he loves to make people laugh!

Kid's Parade
A march through the grounds of Oktoberfest! The Kid's Parade lets children show off their Oktoberfest finery and be admired

Giant castle building area
A cardboard castle and village that the kids will make. Watch it grow over the two days of Kinderfest!

Malt sack races
See you at the finish line! Both kids and adults categories.

Pumpkin Painting
A kinderfest favorite, get into the harvest spirit by painting a pumpkin to take home!

Cider and Dumpling
Apple cider and dumplings will be served in the mornings to attendees of kinderfest!

Ray's Reptile World
Since 1995, Little Ray's Reptile Zoo has been offering one of Canada’s most fun and interactive approaches to eco education and zoology. The reptile zoo has the largest and most diverse animal education outreach program in Canad