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Reimagining Oktoberfest for a New Generation with Oktoberfest Ambassador, André Killingbeck

André Killingbeck is the 2025–26 Ambassador for Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest, and the first male Ambassador in the program’s history.

At just 24 years old, André brings a unique blend of healthcare experience, community leadership, and cultural pride to this one-of-a-kind role. By day, he works as a Care Access Coordinator at CBI Home Health. By night, and often on weekends, he’s representing one of the largest Bavarian festivals outside of Germany.

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