If you're reading this article, you've already missed it. The 54th annual Odessa Deutschesfest. You might be asking yourself why Odessa, Washington? Well, it's because a lot of German immigrants wound up settling there.

A buddy of mine, Lon Martin. From the tri-cities has never found a beer garden that he didn't like, so he actually travelled to Odessa to attend this year's. Deutschesfest and was kind enough to take some photos. loading...

According to kxly.com,

‘ Since 1971, the event has been a chance to celebrate "Gemütlichkeit," a German word meaning "the spirit of comradeship and good times." Over the weekend, thousands of people travel to Odessa to enjoy traditional food, music and entertainment.’

Deutschesfest is one of the longest running German themed festivals in Wa

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