Despite the ongoing forest fires in northwestern Ontario causing smoke in the area, most public events in the Waterloo region are still set to go ahead.
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Kitchener Ribfest and Craft Beer Show
The much-anticipated Kitchener Ribfest and Craft Beer Show has not reported any cancellations as of Saturday at 10:00 a. m. The event will be held outdoors at Victoria Park, running from noon until 10:00 p. m. on Saturday, and again from noon to 7:00 p. m. on Sunday. You can check for updates or cancellations for Ribfest on their website.Uptown Waterloo Jazz Festival
On Saturday morning, organizers of the Uptown Waterloo Jazz Festival confirmed via their website that the festival is still scheduled to proceed, while keeping an eye on air quality conditions with assistance from local public health officials. This free festival celebrates various jazz styles, featuring performances from 10:00 a. m. to 9:30 p. m. on Saturday. The event will continue on Sunday with another round of performances starting at 12:00 p. m., 1:30 p. m., and 3:00 p. m. It will take place at 100 Regina St South in Kitchener. For further updates, interested attendees can visit their website. Courtesy of Uptown Waterloo Jazz FestivalKitchener Market World Cup Watch Party
No information has been released by Downtown Kitchener BIA regarding Saturday’s World Cup watch party at the Kitchener Market. Earlier this week’s outdoor watch party was canceled due to smoke warnings, and it wasn’t possible to move indoors because of last Sunday’s fire inside Kitchener Market. On Saturday afternoon, fans can look forward to the highly anticipated third-place match between England and France at 5:00 p. m., followed by the final match between Spain and Argentina at 3:00 p. m. on Sunday. Keep checking downtown Kitchener’s Facebook page for updates. The Kitchener Market will be open outdoors this Saturday and Sunday, where visitors can find most of their favorite vendors outside the market building in the Breezeway.Cambridge Gaslight District World Cup Watch Party
The Gaslight District in Cambridge confirmed via Instagram early Saturday that they will host a watch party for Saturday’s consolation game between France and England. City News Kitchener will provide additional updates about Cambridge’s watch party status ahead of the final match between Spain and Argentina on Sunday. Organizers remind guests to arrive early if they want a spot at Saturday’s watch party since “increased screening popularity” has occasionally limited access into the public square during this tournament period. Stay tuned for more updates on Gaslight District’s Instagram.Kitchener’s Afro Vibes Festival
Kitchener’s Afro Vibes Festival celebrating African culture hasn’t announced any cancellations or delays due to weather issues. The event will still feature live music performances, food stalls, art displays, and various community activities as planned. Running from 2:00 p. m. until 9:00 p. m., it marks its conclusion this Saturday. Free tickets along with more information are available on Afro Vibes Festival’s website. Keep it Factual Add City News Kitchener as a trusted source on Google to see more local stories from us.Source link
