SEPTEMBER 19-22, 2024
LOCATION
Odessa is centrally located in east-central Washington at the crosswords of Highway 28 and 21. It's 18 miles north of Interstate 90!
From Spokane—Only about an hour and twenty minute drive! Take I-90 West towards Seattle. Exit onto State Highway 21 northbound, Exit 206. Odessa is just 18 miles north!
From Seattle—Only about a three and a half hour drive! Take I-90 East towards Spokane. Exit onto State Highway 21 northbound, Exit 206. Odessa is just 18 miles north!
From Munich—Hop on a plane, land in Spokane, Washington (GEG). Take I-90 West towards Seattle. Exit onto State Highway 21 northbound, Exit 206. Odessa is just 18 miles north!
FOOD & BIER
Authentic German cuisine. A wide variety of locally made delicacies are offered. You'll find Bratwurst, Krautranza, Apple Strudel, Reubens, Cabbage Rolls, Kartoffel Klös, and Kuchen, amid many other tasty treats. Check out this year’s lineup and what you can find at each booth!
Cold German bier. You can sip on a wide selection provided by locally owned and operated, Rocky Coulee Brewing Company. Fireweed, Dunkle...they're all here!
BIERGARTEN
Described by many to resemble Oktoberfest in Germany, our city-block-big Biergarten will knock your lederhosen socks off!
Entry 21 and Older
$7/day Friday & Saturday, $3 Thursday, Free Sunday
$15 Weekend Bracelet When Purchased Thursday | $13 Weekend Bracelet When Purchased Friday
Minors Welcome Friday, Saturday & Sunday Until 5PM With 21+ Paid Adult at No Additional Charge *$3/day Unaccompanied minors 13+
Bier—Our locally made bier is on tap all weekend! Rocky Coulee Brewing Co. provides a wide selection of delicious German brews. We also provide some of your domestic go-to favorites on tap. For those who aren't into hops, personal-size wine bottles are available as well! View the beverage lineup HERE.
Food—All of our homemade German food is sure to keep the belly happy. You'll find locally made Bratwurst, by the Odessa Chamber and community members using a recipe handed down through the generations, accompanied by homemade sauerkraut and pickles. Bulk Sausage Sales available starting Friday. *No bagged peanuts will be sold in the Biergarten, we will have pretzels to satisfy your salty craving!
Music—You'll be dancing, eating, or drinking to live music all day and night! Our local and ever-popular Oom Pas and Mas German band will have you Chicken Dancing before you know it. Other favorites keep you rockin' to rock classics throughout the evening. Check out the updated lineup at the Biergarten.
Rubber Chicken—Consider yourself royalty for the weekend if you catch a coveted Rubber Chicken during our famous Chicken Dance!
Swag—Feeling like you want to get more into the spirit? We have Deutschesfest apparel available for purchase in the Biergarten.
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HOURS
Thur—7PM TO 11PM
Fri—11AM TO 1AM
Sat—11AM TO 1AM
Sun—11AM TO 10PM
Biergarten Band Line Up
PARADE
Watch, or be a part of our parade! The parade is Saturday morning at 10am.
If you are interested in being a parade participant, please contact our organizer below. You may also download a Parade Application Here. The theme for the Kiddie Parade is coming soon! Kiddie Parade Sign Up Here
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Washington Federal
P.O. Box 219
Odessa, WA 99159
509.982.2624
STREET FAIR
With thousands of visitors annually, our street fair is a great way to buy or sell. Shoppers will typically find clothes, toys, soaps, woodwork and so much more! It is put on by Odessa's local chapter of FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America). You may download an informational letter and application here.
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If you're interested in becoming a vendor this year, please contact:
ohsfleamarket@gmail.com
BED RACES
Join us as we launch Deutschesfest with a little fun and games. Thursday evening at 6:00pm you will find the main stretch of Odessa closed down for our annual Kiddie Tricycle race, followed by Bed Races!
FUN RUN
If you feel like burning off some brats or bier, then join us for the annual Fun Run. The 5K and 10K runs start on Saturday at 8:30AM at the public park.
Please fill out and bring the application here.
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Sign up at the park between 7AM-8AM.
FOR THE KIDS
If you're looking for a place for the kids to unwind, then our Kids Zone is where to go.
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Right downtown on 1st Avenue, next to Wheatland Bank.
OUTDOOR STAGE
The outdoor stage is a no-charge venue for those who desire a smaller, more intimate setting than that of the indoor Biergarten. Open to all ages, grab your favorite, locally-made German delicacies and enjoy the shows!
Odessa Trivia Contest
Ugly Beard Contest
Kutest K9 Contest
Sign Up to Participate at the Outdoor Stage!
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OUTDOOR STAGE SCHEDULE
Swing by the stage for the most up-to-date schedule.
HISTORISCHES MUSEUM
Get a bit of history in while you're in the area. Our museum features everything from WWII memorabilia to various forms of vintage transportation.
Open Sundays 1PM TO 3PM, Memorial Day weekend thru Deutschesfest weekend.
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4th and Elm Street
Odessa, WA 99159
509.982.2859
ODESSA GOLF
Bring your clubs along for the trip. Odessa has a great 9-hole, Par 36 golf course. It's open seven days a week, from 9AM-7PM. More info here.
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13080 State Route 28 E
Odessa, WA 99159
509.982.0093
GETTING AROUND TOWN
Here’s an overview of where you can find all that’s going on around town during Deutschesfest weekend. Click to enlarge.