Odessa prepares for beer and brats

ODESSA — Mark the calendar for the 53rd Annual Deutschesfest, scheduled from September 19 to 22.

With just a month to go, the town of Odessa is gearing up for one of its most celebrated traditions, which draws thousands of visitors each year.

Deutschesfest offers a wide array of attractions for all ages, including authentic German food, a massive biergarten spanning an entire city block, live music, a parade, a kids’ zone, street vendors and even helicopter rides.

The festival, rooted in the heritage of the German-Russians who settled in Odessa in the early 20th century, is a vibrant display o...