| 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. |