Walter Ostanek, Canada’s 91-Year-Old Polka King, Plays His Final Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest

Canada’s polka king plays Oktoberfest one last time: ‘Even at 91, I’ll make you happy a little bit’

Walter Ostanek, who was appointed to the Order of Canada in 1999, has been nominated for 21 Grammys and won three.

Walter Ostanek, Canada’s 91-year-old Polka King, plays his final Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest

For more than half a century, the sound of Walter Ostanek and his trusty accordion has been as much a part of Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest as lederhosen or a freshly tapped keg.

Canada's Polka King Walter Ostanek shares Oktoberfest memories

Canada's Polka King Walter Ostanek has been playing his accordion and polka music for decades. At 91, he says it's finally time to retire and his performances this weekend at the Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest are his last. He spoke to CBC K-W's Joe Pavia about some of his favourite moments from his career.

Walter Ostanek: Canada's Polka King Bows Out at Oktoberfest - Archyworldys

Walter Ostanek, Canada’s 91-year-old Polka King, played his final Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest over Thanksgiving weekend, marking the end of a run that started in the 1960s, as reported by CTV News. Final Performance at Willkommen Platz The accordion player took to the stage for a final hurrah during the Thanksgiving weekend festivities. CityNews Kitchener noted that ...