Hermann Calendar of Events
2008 Events in Hermann
| Month |
Event |
Description |
| February |
Chocolate Wine Trail--TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT |
February 16-17. Follow the Hermann Wine Trail to six family owned wineries where luscious chocolate creations are paired with each winery's perfectly matched wines. SOLD OUT! |
| March |
Meet the Artists at Kunstlerhaus |
March 8, 4-7 p.m., monthly second Saturday "Meet the Artists" Event. Call 573-486-2303. |
| 29th Annual Hermann Wurstfest |
March 29-30 at Stone Hill Pavilion and Hermannhof Festhalle. Sausage competition, tasting, food, and entertainment. Sponsored by Hermann Area Chamber of Commerce. |
| Wurstfest Wiener Dog Derby |
March 30, 1 p.m. in Hermann City Park. |
| April |
Antique Show at Festhalle |
April 19-20. Quality antique dealers from around the Midwest return to Hermannhof Festhalle. |
| HERMANN SHELBYFEST |
April 19. Shelby Show Off returns to Hermann, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Hermann Ford. |
| Tour of Hermann Bike Race |
April 19-20, first Tour of Hermann race with time trials Saturday and road race Sunday. For more information go to hermanncycling@gosculpture.com |
| Artists of Wine Country Art Walks and Talks |
April 26-27, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Pick up maps at 315 Schiller, no charge. Meet award winning artists and see unique works in metal, watercolor, oil, pastel, clay and wood. |
| Stan Kenton Alumni Concert |
April 26, 7:30 p.m., Friends of Big Band Jazz Concert--Stan Kenton Alumni. Eitmann Amphitheatre. Admission, $12 for adults. (tax deductible) |
| May |
HERMANN MAIFEST |
May 16-18. Annual Hermann German celebration of Spring. |
| Air National Guard Band Performance |
May 17, Air National Guard returns to Clara Eitmann Messmer Amphitheatre for Armed Forces Day Concert. No admission charge; bring lawn chairs. |
| Hermann City Band Concert |
May 26, 7:30 p.m. at Clara Eitman Messmer Amphitheatre. Hermann City Band celebrates Memorial Day. No admission. Bring lawn chairs. |
| June |
Sutu Forte Review Concert |
June 6, 6 p.m. at Eitmann Amphitheatre, sponsored by Crusade Against Cancer and Hermann Arts Council. No charge. Fundraising auction. |
| Annual Hermann Garden Tour and Plant Sale |
June 7-8, sponsored by Hermann Garden Club. Tour incredible gardens in and around Hermann. |
| 2nd Annual Taste For the Arts Festival |
June 7-8. Hermannhof Winery and East Central College present a weekend of quality arts and music in Downtown Hermann. |
| Annual Katy Trail State Park Bike Ride |
June 16-20. Annual bicycle ride across Missouri overnights in Hermann on June 16. |
| First Bank Summer Musical |
June 19-22, annual Summer musical at Showboat Theatre, sponsored by First Bank. Call 1-800-932-8687. |
| 135th Army Band Concert |
June 22, 7 p.m. Enjoy an evening concert at the Clara Eitman Messmer Amphitheatre by the 135th Army Band. No admission charge. |
| July |
Jake Clayton returns |
July 3, Jake Clayton returns to the Clara Eitmann Messmer Amphitheatre for another Hermannperformance. Clayton, a rising star, is a native of Mexico, MO and plays 25 instruments. |
| Hermann Celebration of Freedom |
July 4, parade, games for kids, concerts, food, fireworks and fun at Riverfront Park and Amphitheatre. Sponsored by Hermann Area Chamber of Commerce. Call 1-800-932-8687. |
| Hermann City Band Concert |
July 4, 7:30 p.m. Hermann City Band performs at amphitheatre as part of Independence Day activities in Hermann. |
| Cajun Concert on the Hill |
July 11-13 at Stone Hill Winery. Ed Gary and the Louisiana Cajun Aces from Louisiana provide three days of toe-tappin' Bayou music. Plenty of cajun food available. Call 1-800-909-9463. |
| Very Berry Wine Trail |
July 26-27. Follow the trail to seven local wineries and taste sumptuous berry creations paired with each winery's perfectly matched wines. Tickets are $25. Advance purchase is required and tickets are limited. Call 1-800-932-8687. |
| August |
Hermann City Band Concert |
August 3, 7:30 p.m. Hermann City Band performs at amphitheatre. |
| Great Stone Hill Grape Stomp |
August 9, Stone Hill Winery. Annual charity event; registration starts at 11 a.m. with stomping starting at 1 p.m. Live music. |
| Big Band Dance at Stone Hill Winery |
August 23, 8-11 p.m. featuring the Blue Knights. Advance tickets only. For information call 1-800-909-9463. |
| Annual Hermann Poster Contest Reception |
August 30, 6 p.m., German School Museum. Reception to unveil winner of Hermann's 2008 poster competition. Refreshments and entertainment. No charge. |
| September |
River City Cruisers Car Show |
September 7, Annual River City Cruisers Car Show in Hermann City Park. Registration 9 a.m.-noon. Show begins at noon; public welcome, no charge. |
| TOUR OF MISSOURI |
September 13. Hermann serves as Host City for the start of Stage 6 of Missouri's second Tour of Missouri professional cycling race. |
| 2nd Annual Tour de Vine Bike Ride |
September 19-20, 2nd Annual Tour de Vine Bike Ride, organized by Ultramax as fundraiser for Lions Eye Foundation. Hermann City Park. |
| Fourth Annual Hermann BarBQ & Brats Festival |
September 26-27, KCBS sanctioned BarBQ & Brats Festival, with Backyard Chef division. Hermann City Park. Call 1-800-932-8687 for information. |
| October |
Artists of Wine Country Art Walk and Talks |
October 18-19, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Pick up maps at 315 Schiller. No charge. |
| November |
Holiday Fare Wine Trail |
November 15-16. Follow the trail to seven family-owned wineries where a delectable holiday dish is paired with each winery's perfectly matched wines. Tickets $25. Advanced purchase required and tickets are limited. |
| December |
16th Annual Kristkindl Markt at Stone Hill Winery |
December 6-7. A traditional German Christmas market with crafts, entertainment, food and demonstrations. |
| 6th Annual Kristkindl Markt at Festhalle |
December 13-14. A traditional German Christmas market at Hermannhof Festhalle and Hofgarten. |
| Annual St. George Holdiay Rectory Tour |
December 13, noon-8 p.m. Members of St. George Parish provide remarkable display of Christmas decorations, lighting and trees at history rectory. |
March 2007
Thursday, March 1, 2007
Bingo, VFW Post 4182 , 7pm, Highway 100 West
Friday, March 2, 2007
VFW Post 4182 Fish & Chicken Fry, 4:30pm to 6:30pm, Highway
100 West
Deep Fried 1/4 or 1/2 Chicken, Catfish Filets, German Potato
Salad, Slaw, French Fries, Vegetable, Slaw, Pie, Bread & Dessert. Adults:
$6.50, Children 5-10: $3, Children 4 and under: Free. Sandwich Plates
available. For Carry-Outs call 486 5632.
Sunday, March 4, 2007
Lions Club Pancake Breakfast, Robert Lloyd Community Center,
7am to 1pm, 1902 Jefferson St
The menu will feature special recipe pancakes along with scrabbled
eggs, sausage patties, biscuits and gravy, juice and coffee. Tickets
are $6 for adults, and $3 for children. Admission for children under
3 is free.
Sunday, March 4, 2007
Breakfast at St George, St George Church Basement W Fourth
St, 8am to 1pm
The menu will feature pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, biscuits and
gravy, juice and coffee. Tickets are $6 for adults, and $3 for children. 0
Friday, March 9, 2007
VFW Post 4182 Fish & Chicken Fry, 4:30pm to 6:30pm,
Highway 100 West
Deep Fried 1/4 or 1/2 Chicken, Catfish Filets, German Potato
Salad, French Fries, Vegetable, Slaw, Pie, Bread & Dessert. Adults:
$7, Children 5-10: $3, Children 4 and under: Free. For
Carry-Outs call 486 5632.
Tuesday, March 14, 2006
Spring Concert Hermann High School Auditorium, 7pm
This concert will feature the high school choral groups, Mised Chorus,
Girls Chorus and Kammerchor. The community is invited to enjoy
the music and support these yourg musicians/
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Bingo, VFW Post 4182 , 7pm, Highway 100 West
Friday, March 16, 2007
VFW Post 4182 Fish & Chicken Fry, 4:30pm to 6:30pm, Highway
100 West
Deep Fried 1/4 or 1/2 Chicken, Catfish Filets, German Potato
Salad, French Fries, Vegetable, Slaw, Pie, Bread & Dessert. Adults:
$7, Children 5-10: $3, Children 4 and under: Free. For Carry-Outs
call 486 5632.
Saturday, March 17, 2007
St Patrick's Day Party, Bias Winery, Berger, MO
Come help our Gnomes celebrate St. Patrick's Day! Enjoy our
microbrewed beers and entertainment. Celebrate the coming of Spring! Scavenger/Nature
Trail - Find the Golden Gnome and get a special prize! Must be 21 or
older to participate.
Sunday, March 19, 2006
Whole Hog Sausage Dinner, Assumption Catholic Church, New Haven, MO, 11am to
5pm
Bingo, Country Store, Quilt Raffle, 603 Miller St, New
Haven, MO. Adults: $7.50, Children (6 to 12) $3.00. Carry
outs available
Sunday, March 19, 2006
St Francis Borgia Choir at St George Parish Church, 3pm
"The Way of the Cross" Choral Prayer of the Stations of
the Cross by St Francis Borgia Choir of Washington, MO. Free. Info
573 486 2723
Wednesday, March 22, 2006
Auction by Schroff Auctions LLC, Hermann Rod & Gun Club, Hermann,
MO - 9:30am
For more information check www.schroffauctions.com
Friday, March 23, 2007
VFW Post 4182 Fish & Chicken Fry, 4:30pm to 6:30pm, Highway
100 West
Deep Fried 1/4 or 1/2 Chicken, Catfish Filets, German Potato
Salad, French Fries, Vegetable, Slaw, Pie, Bread & Dessert. Adults:
$7, Children 5-10: $3, Children 4 and under: Free. For Carry-Outs
call 486 5632.
Saturday & Sunday ,
March 24 & 25, 2007
27th Annual Wurstfest 2006, Wurst Competition and Exhibition
- Citywide
Sample & Purchase Gourmet Sausages from
our State's Finest Sausage Makers. Gourmet Sausage for Sampling
and Purchase, Stone Hill Winery Pavilion Saturday 10am to 5pm and Sunday
10am to 4pm. Also featuring: Sausage Making Demonstration. Live
German Music Provided by Marilyn Loehnig, Performance by Rhineland
Wurstjaegers (Folk Dancers) Saturday and Sunday at 2pm
Professional & Amateur Sausage Competition at
Hermannhof Festhalle, First & Guttenberg, Saturday 9am to 5pm. Winner's
Sausage Display Sunday 10am to 5pm. Display of Old-Time Sausage and Wine
Making Equipment. Five Catagories: Summer Sausage, Smoked Jerky, Snack Stix,
Exotic Fresh Sausage, and Exotic Sausage (Cooked and/or Smoked). Entry
deadline is March 1. Call 800 486 3979 for entry form.
A Brat Knot Tying Contest will take place
Saturday at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. at Hermannhof Festhalle. Participants
in two age categories (16 and under and over 16) will be judged on their ability
to stuff a length of sausage and tie it into a knot.
Annual Weiner Dog Derby, Sunday at 1pm, Registration at
Noon at the Dick Ochsner Ball Field (Lower City Park). Relay Races,
Costume Contest and More . Dachshund owners are encouraged to enter their
dogs in the "Derby Dash", "Fashion Shows" and " Longest
Weiner Dog Contest". Registration will start at noon.
St. George School's Fourth Annual Craft Show, Saturday and Sunday
- 9am to 4pm - School Gym
Sunday, March 26, 2006
18th Annual Whole Hog Sausage Breakfast, Hermann Fire House, Hwy 100 West,
7:30am to 12:30pm
Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs, Sausage, Orange Juice & Coffee. All
You Can Eat. Adults: $5.50, Children 5-12: $3.00, Under 5:
Free. Sponsored by Hermann Volunteer Fire Dept. Proceeds to Building
Fund. Carry outs Available
Wednesday, March 29, 2006
Auction by Schroff Auctions LLC, Hope, MO 10am
For more information check www.schroffauctions.com
Thursday, March 29, 2007
Bingo, VFW Post 4182 , 7pm, Highway 100 West
Friday, March 30, 2007
VFW Post 4182 Fish & Chicken Fry, 4:30pm to 6:30pm, Highway
100 West
Deep Fried 1/4 or 1/2 Chicken, Catfish Filets, German Potato
Salad, French Fries, Vegetable, Slaw, Pie, Bread & Dessert. Adults:
$7, Children 5-10: $3, Children 4 and under: Free. For Carry-Outs
call 486 5632.
2007 Events in Hermann
| Month |
Event |
Description |
| March |
Showstopper Revue |
March 24, 2:30 p.m. Musical presentation of Showstopper Revue at historic
Showboat Theatre. For tickets call 1-800-932-8687. |
| WURSTFEST--2007 |
March 24-25, The "best of the wurst" is celebrated at Hermann's
Annual Wurstfest |
| Wurstfest
Wiener Dog Derby |
March 25, 1 p.m. Hermann City Park. |
| April |
Artists of Wine Country Studio Tours |
April 21-22, semi annual event. Visit area artists in their studios. |
| Missouri State University Band Performance |
April 21, Missouri State University Jazz Band performs at the Clara
Eitmann Messmer Amphitheatre. Bring lawn chairs. |
| Spring Antique Show |
April 21-22. Quality antique dealers gather at the Hermannhof Festhalle
for semi annual show. |
| May |
Annual Mother's Day Show |
May 13. A Hermann tradition returns to Showboat Theatre for annual
Mother's Day Afternoon Show. |
| Maifest |
May 19-20. Traditional German Celebration of Spring. |
| Hermann City Band Performance |
May 28, Hermann City Band provides stirring Memorial Day presentation
at the Clara Eitmann Messmer Amphitheatre. Bring lawn chairs. |
| June |
Living History Day at Deutschheim |
June 2, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Deutschheim State Historic Site features demonstrations
of 19th century crafts. For information call 573-486-2220 |
| Annual Garden Tour & Plant Sale |
June 2-3. Tour several fabulous gardens in Hermann area to celebrate
Spring beauty. Tickets $8. For information call Hermann Welcome Center
800-932-8687. |
| A Taste of the Arts Festival |
June 8-10. East Central College will coordinate summer arts festival
that will become annual affair. More details soon. |
| July |
Fourth of July Celebration in Hermann |
Old fashioned 4th of July picnic on waterfront, with games, food, parade,
fireworks, and patriotic performance by Hermann City Band at Clara Eitmann
Messmer Amphitheatre. |
| Cajun Concert on the Hill at Stone Hill Winery |
July 13-15. Music Friday from 6-10 p.m,; Saturday and Sunday from 1-6
p.m. Featuring Ed Gary and the Louisiana Cajun Aces. Call 1-800-909-9463. |
| Very
Berry Wine Trail |
July 28-29, Very Berry Wine Trail. Advanced tickets required. $15. |
| August |
Hermann City Band Concert |
August 5, Hermann City Band performs at Clara Eitmann Messmer Amphitheatre.
Lawn seating. |
| Great Stone Hill Grape Stomp |
August 11, 1 p.m. Annual grape stomp for fun and charity. Live music.
Call 1-800-909-9463. |
| Big Band Dance at Stone Hill Winery |
August 25, 8-11 p.m. Dance to the Blue Knights, a 12 piece band. Advanced
tickets required. Call 1-800-909-9463. |
| September |
Hermann Arts Council Poster Unveiling |
September 1, 6-9 p.m. on Schiller Street. Hermann Arts Council reception
honoring winner of 4th annual poster competition. Call 800-932-8687. |
| Antique Car Show |
September 8, Hermann City Park. |
| Fall Antique Show |
September 22-23. Quality antique dealers gather at the Hermannhof Festhalle
for semi annual show. |
| 3rd Annual BarBQ & Brats Festival |
September 28-29, Hermann City Park. |
| October |
Showstopper Revue at Showboat Theatre |
October 3,4,10,11,17,18, 2:15 p.m. Musical returns to historic Showboat
Theatre for matinee performances. For tickets call 1-800-932-8687. |
| The Oktoberfest in Hermann |
Celebrate Oktoberfest in Hermann every weekend in October. |
| Artists of Wine Country Fall Studio Tour |
October 20-21. Meet the award winning artists of wine country on this
special studio tour. Call 1-800-932-8687. |
| November |
Holiday
Fare Wine Trail |
November 17-18. |
| December |
Kristkindl Markt at Stone Hill Winery |
December 1-2. A traditional German Christmas market with crafts, entertainment,
food, and demonstrations. |
| Kristkindl Markt at Hermannhof Festhalle |
December 8-9. The historic Festhalle on the Missouri River has the
ambience of European Christmas markets. |
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