 Each year the town hosts the Odessa Deutschesfest, which occurs on the third weekend in September.Several thousand guests travel from distant places to experience the German festival.Attractions include the Sausage Bowl (Odessa High School 8-man football), Quilt Display, Art Show, Horseshoe Tournament, Historisches Museum, Bed and Tricycle races, Flea Market, Parade featuring modern farm machinery, Jugend (Youth) Garten, German Biergarten, and food circus.