Corn, sausages and pretzels — ever popular Sausage Fest back to serving up family fun
There will be grub galore and plenty of activities this week in Richland when Christ the King Catholic School kicks off its 46th annual Sausage Fest.
Admission is free to the event at 1111 Stevens Drive near Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Richland. Funds raised from the food and games benefit the school.
After two years of COVID-canceled events and a drive-through iteration, Sausage Fest is back in full force, organizers say.
“Named one of the best community events, this is also the third-largest gathering in the Tri-Cities,” said a news release. “Sausage Fest offers dozens of inexpensive games for kids of all ages, multiple food booths and an outdoor beer garden featuring live music from local bands.”
The fun kicks off 10 a.m. Thursday with Christ the King Catholic School’s “Chicken Dance” competition. Students will don unique costumes and choreograph their own dance interpretation of the infamous oompah song.
Groups will be judged on their originality, costumes and effort.
The next day, the official Sausage Fest begins at 5 p.m. with games, food, arts and crafts, and music. The event runs until 10:30 p.m.
Most food is locally sourced. And the corn is picked the day it’s served.
But the star of the show are the sausages.
Other favorites include bierocks pastry pockets, Frito banditos, pretzels and homemade desserts, as well.
Saturday hours are 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
