Höchst
Traditionally, the Odenwald Potato Market with a hobby artists’ exhibition takes place in September in Höchst im Odenwald at the start of the Odenwald Potato Weeks on the newly redesigned Montmelianer Platz in the very center of town. The Potato Market is a market centered around the “great tuber,” with participants from local associations and agriculture as well as direct sellers on Montmelianer Platz and hobby artists in the community center. Those who enjoy freshly steamed jacket potatoes are in exactly the right place at the historic “Potato Steaming Machine” of the Museumsstraße Odenwald-Bergstraße e.V. association. Upon request, quark, herb quark, or herring salad are available as accompaniments. Direct sellers and local associations offer potatoes in every imaginable preparation, whether as potato soup, potato pancakes, potato bread and rolls, potato sausage, potato salad, fried potatoes, or farmer’s breakfast. In addition to savory dishes, there are also sweet variations in the form of waffles and cakes. In addition to the food offerings, regional direct sellers enrich the market scene by selling potatoes, apples, vegetables, sausage and ham, jam and jelly, honey, and freshly pressed apple cider. Höchst’s partner towns Belotin (Czech Republic) and Montmelian (France, Savoy) are also represented in the usual way, offering beer, wine, and slivovitz. Alongside the market activities on Montmelianer Platz, a large hobby artists’ exhibition with free admission takes place in the community center directly adjacent to the market grounds on both days and invites visitor
Over four days, the Apple Blossom Festival takes place in Höchst im Odenwald. About half an hour by car from Darmstadt, the Apple Blossom Festival is an event for the whole family. Much of it takes place in the large festival tent, where, among other things, the traditional tapping of the first keg, live music, and a children’s show are sure to delight young and old alike. Other highlights of the event include a flea market and the car show, where local dealers will present their latest gems. On Sunday, a parade is traditionally scheduled. This is followed by the queens’ gathering in the festival tent. In addition, the shops in Höchst im Odenwald are inviting visitors to a Sunday shopping event. The celebrations conclude with the traditional children’s festival. On Friday, 08/05, the Apple Blossom Festival begins at 7:30 p.m. with the crowning of the new Apple Blossom Queen. From 9 p.m., the big 90s and 2000s party with DJ Discoloverz and a video mixing show will take place. On Saturday, 09/05, the flea market takes place in the afternoon from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., and the plant bazaar at the Bachgasse playground in the morning from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The children’s show with TaTÜT, the theater from the bag, runs on Saturday afternoon from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. From 7:00 p.m., there will be the big Mallorca party with the highlights of the sunny island. On Sunday, 10/05, there will be an ecumenical service in the festival tent at 10:00 a.m., followed by the parade at 1:30 p.m., "Around the roundabout there’s something going on. The 2025 Apple Blossom Festi
