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Damenfest Breakfast, A Women's Networking Event with Speaker Panel

Thursday October 23 • Doors Open 7:30 AM • 8 AM - 10:00 AM

The Women in Tourism Social Club invites you to DAMEnfest, a Women's Networking Bavarian Breakfast kicking off Oktoberfest Muskoka

Male Allies Welcome!

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Welcome to the DAMEnfest Networking Event

Start your day at the Quality Inn over looking the Muskoka River for a morning of networking, empowerment, and delicious Bavarian inspired breakfast by Blakes Memories of Muskoka. Damenfest kicks off Oktoberfest right!

This wunderbar opportunity brings together the women of Muskoka all in the Spirit of Gemütlichkeit. Plus our speaker panel will explore how tourism and events like Oktoberfest fuel regional growth.

Doors Open at 7:30am
Networking Breakfast at 8:00am
Main Stage Event Begins at 9:00am
Panel Discussion from 9:10am-9:50am

TAPPING OF THE KEG CEREMONY KICKS OFF OKTOBERFEST at 10AM (FREE FOR ALL to attend) featuring Town Crier Bruce Kruger, Dan McCoy on accordion and we'll have the great folks from Experience Ontario help us tap the keg!

Meet Leading Women Fuelling Growth through Tourism: Our stellar speaking panel

This panel explores how tourism and major events like Oktoberfest drive economic growth, strengthen local businesses, and create vibrant communities across our region.

Tracy Van Kalsbeek

Executive Director, Kitchener Waterloo Oktoberfest

As the first female Executive Director of Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest, Tracy brings a wealth of experience from leadership roles in community foundations, Uptown Waterloo BIA, and corporate sponsorships—always with a focus on building vibrant, inclusive communities.

Grace Sammut

Former Executive Director, Resorts of Ontario

Recently retired as Executive Director of Resorts of Ontario, Grace brings decades of leadership in hospitality and tourism, with expertise in association management, marketing, and business development. Grace has also served on many industry boards including Destination Ontario and OTEC.

Liz Beatty

Host & Executive Producer of Canadian Geographic Travel's Here & There,

Owner Black Cabin Studios

Liz Beatty is an award-winning feature writer, broadcaster and podcaster from Bracebridge. She’s won all the top awards for travel podcasting, radio broadcasting and feature writing in the travel and culture lane.

Our panel discussion is moderated by Muskoka Lakes Chamber Executive Director Norah Fountain, who has deep expertise in Destination Marketing.

October is Breast Cancer Month and Enliven Cancer Care will be there to share their supports in Muskoka.

CALL FOR SPONSORS

We’re seeking dedicated partners to support DAMEnfest—with opportunities available as Title Sponsor or Breakfast Sponsor. Join us in championing women’s leadership while showcasing your brand to industry professionals and community leaders. Take advantage of a room full of Tourism Mavens and be top of mind for a great Oktoberfest Muskoka event! Want to learn more? Contact Norah.

Quality Inn has offered a great rate for Wednesday night - gather your girlies and treat yourself to a little getaway. Promotional price ends Sept 22.

Get your single tickets or reserve a table of six:

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