Deutschesfest, sponsored by the Odessa Chamber of Commerce, is a celebration of rich and colorful traditions and is the Northwest’s premier heritage festival. About 80 percent of Odessa’s inhabitants are of German Russian descent. They have maintained much of the culture of their forebears, which includes not only an appreciation of food but also a love for music and entertainment. Deutschesfest annually draws up to 20,000 visitors.
Motorhomes begin streaming into town a week ahead of the event to find choice parking spots near the Biergarten, the center of entertainment during the three-day festival, held Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with pre-fest activities on Thursday evening. The 2011 dates are September 16th, 17th, and 18th.
Please visit the Deutschesfest website at www.deutschesfest.com.
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