From the Beehive E114 - Oktoberfest & Upcoming Events

🎥 Downtown St. Thomas is buzzing with events this week!

Mike from St. Thomas Economic Development is checking in from the Elgin County Railway Museum with an update on a jam-packed six-day stretch of community celebrations:

🍻 Oktoberfest 2025 A huge thank you to everyone who came out in their lederhosen and dirndls to raise a stein and celebrate! This event wouldn’t be possible without our sponsors PowerCo, Arcadis, Magna, and many more, plus the incredible volunteers and staff who brought German flair to downtown St. Thomas. Prost to another great year!

🎤 Still Standing – Season Finale with Jonny Harris
📍 Joe Thornton Arena – Wednesday, September 24 @7pm CBC’s hit show Still Standing is filming its 2025 season finale right here in St. Thomas! Seating is first-come, first-served for up to 1,000 people—don’t miss this chance to be part of a national spotlight moment.
Catch up on the show.

🥂 Bridges to Better Business 2025
📍 Elgin County Railway Museum – Thursday, September 25
An evening to celebrate entrepreneurship with: A local food showcase featuring 20+ small food businesses 🍴
The annual Small Business Awards 🏆
A live performance by Canadian jazz star Matt Dusk 🎶

More details and tickets are available. Try codes MAGNA or DANCOR for 50% off a limited number of tickets!

Thanks to sponsors SEM Construction, Dancor, Magna, and Michael Clark Construction. 👏

A heartfelt thank you to all the sponsors and community partners who make these events possible. You’re the backbone of St. Thomas's vibrant community spirit.