What is next years Deutschesfest dates?
Deutschesfest always falls on the 3rd full weekend in September.
2008's dates are September 19, 20 and 21.
2009's dates are September 18, 19 and 20.
2010's dates are September 17, 18 and 19.
Is there a fee for visiting to the festivities?
There is no fee for visiting Deutschesfest in general. There is a fee for parking RV's at the school's Finney Field complex, and for entrance into the Bier Garten.
Where do I park?
There is plenty of parking on residential streets adjacent to downtown for automobiles. For RV's, there is the tourist park just east of downtown, and its adjacent streets.
All parking areas are first come; first serve, with no hookups. Also available for RV's and tent campers, is the school's Finney Field complex, parking on a lush green ball field! Details here.
Where do I stay, are there motels, camping etc?
Odessa's has one motel, the La Collage Inn (509) 982-2412, is most likely booked a year in advance, along with Odessa Golf Club and RV Park (509) 982-0093.
Odessa's Reiman and tourist park, fill up with RV's a week before Deutschesfest. The Odessa School District, for a fundraiser, allows RV parking and tent camping at its Finney Field sports complex.
What does it cost to park at the ballfield campsite, and can I reserve a camping spot?
There is no 'reservation' system in place, it is first come, first serve. It is common practice for early arrivals to 'stake out' space for friends arriving later. No one has ever been turned away do to lack of space.
The cost is $30 if arriving Wednesday or Thursday. $25 if arriving Friday and beyond. Note that on Wednesday, you cannot park till after 5:30pm. There is no water or electricity available on site. There is a 'rudimentary' wastewater dump across from the cemetary on the west end of town.
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I want to be a vendor at the Flea Market or Craft Fair
For information about the Flea Market, visit it's page here.
For information about the Old Town Hall Crafts Fair, contact it's Chairwoman via postal mail;
Pricilla Derr
311 E First Ave
Odessa, WA 99159
We were interested in finding out about your parade?
The Kiddie and General Parade starts Saturday morning at 10am, running west to east on First Avenue (SR 28) through downtown Odessa.
The parade coordinator's are the employees of the Odessa branch of Bank of America. If you are interested in being a parade participant, please contact the bank below, also you may download an application here , in Adobe® .pdf format;
(509) 982-2624
Bank of America
P.O. Box 219
Odessa, WA 99159
How do I enter the Fun Run?
You can download an application form here, in Adobe® .pdf format. The form contains all the information about the Fun Run.
