2010 Events in Hermann

Bluff-Tones at the Bank Bar

March 13, 8-11 p.m. Live music at the Bank Bar on Schiller Street, featuring the Bluff-Tones.

The Tweed Show From Branson

March 19, 2 and 7:30 p.m. at the Showboat Theater. The Tweed Show from Branson, starring father/daughter team John and Sarah. Variety of lively music. Tickets on sale at Welcome Center, 1-800-932-8687.

Historical Society Speaker Series: John Wilding

March 26, 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul UCC Fellowship Hall in Hermann. Gasconade County Historical Society 2010 speaker series begins with presentation by John Wilding on "Vintage Games, Toys and Childhood Pastimes." Admission $8 for non members, $6 members; students and children free. Call 573-486-4028. 

April 17. Special VIP wine tour and tasting at Stone Hill Winery.

April 17-18. Time trial, crit race, road race; great weekend of cycling in Hermann. Call 314-809-2425.

Rotunda Completion Reception & Open House

April 18, Rotunda Completion Open House, 1-4 p.m., program at 3 p.m.  in Upper City Park. Sponsored by Brush & Palette Club.

2010 Hermann Shelbyfest

April 23-24, Annual Hermann Shelbyfest. Free concert at amphitheatre Friday at 7:30 p.m.; display of Shelby cars, mustangs in Downtown on Saturday.

Hermann Antique Show

April 24-25, Annual Hermann Antique Show at Festhalle. Quality vendors from many states. Admission $5. Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Call 573-486-3276.

April 24. Ten-year vertical Norton tasting followed by a gourmet dinner matched with Stone Hill wines. Reservations required.

Hermann Wedding Trail

April 25, 11:30 a.m.-3:3o p.m. Visit various wedding venues in and around Hermann along the Hermann Wedding Trail. 

Norton Wine Trail

May 1-2.  Special Norton wine and food pairings at six wineries on the Hermann Wine Trail, plus an in-depth look at Norton, America's true red wine. Advance tickets ($30/person) required. Call 1-800-932-8687.

Civil War Days at Hermann Farm

May 15, 16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Hermann Farm Stable & Forge on Gutenberg Street. Encampment of 5th Cavalry Regiment, dedication of tombstone of Hermann Civil War casualty Charles Manwaring, and other activities.

Memorial Day City Band Concert

May 31, 7:30 p.m. Hermann City Band performs patriotic concert to celebrate Memorial Day at Clara Eitmann Messmer Amphitheater.

Hermann Crusade for Cancer annual event

June 4, 6-10 p.m. at Clara Eitmann Messmer Amphitheater. Crusade for Cancer fundraising event with music, food and activities for the entire family.

16th Annual Hermann Garden Tour

June 5-6, Hermann Garden Club hosts its annual tour. Visit eight unique gardens, plant sale, and demonstration of green gardening practices. Tickets are $10 and will be on sale at German School Museum.

Taste For the Arts

June 5-6, a weekend of fine art and crafts at the Hofgarten; painting, jewelry, pottery, fiber arts and folk art. Call 573-486-3276.

"The King & I" Summer Musical

June 17-21. CANCELLED

Historical Society Speaker Series: Mary Jane Hawkins

June 18, 7:30 p.m.  at First State Community Bank in Owensville.  Gasconade County Historical Society 2010 Speaker Series continues with presentation by Mary Jane Hawkins on "Country Stores, Red Bird & Rostowske Stores in Gasconade County." Admission $8 for non members, $6 for GCHS members; students and children free. Call 573-486-4028.

Independence Day City Band Concert

July 4, 7:30 p.m., Hermann City Band salutes our nation's birthday with concert at Clara Eitmann Messmer Amphitheater. Fireworks to follow at 9 p.m. at Riverfront Park.

July 9 6-10 p.m. July 10-11, 1-6 p.m. Stone Hill Winery presents its annual Cajun Concert on the Hill featuring Ed Gary and the Louisiana Cajun Aces.

Grapes to Glass

July 17. Special VIP wine tour and tasting at Stone Hill Winery.

Berries & BarBQ Wine Trail

July 24, 25. Summer food and wine pairings at six wineries on the Hermann Wine Trail. Saturday 10:00 to 5:00; Sunday 11:00 to 5:00. Advance tickets ($30/person) required. Call 1-800-932-8687.

August 14. Have a rompin’ stompin’ good time for fun and charity. Registration at 11 a.m. Stomping begins at 1 p.m. Live music by the Boney Goat Band.

August 19. Kansas City Barbeque Society judges school for BBQ & Brats Festival judges. 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the City Hall.

August 21. Special VIP wine tour and tasting at Stone Hill Winery.

August 28. Featuring the Blue Knights, a 12-piece band. Music 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. Advance ticket sales only.

River City Cruisers Car Show In the Park

September 12, 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. in Hermann City Park. Annual event, featuring several hundred cars of all types.  Free admission.

2nd Annual Country Fair

September 11-12, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Hermann Farm and Museum on Gutenberg. Tractors, rural folk skills, blacksmithing, tinsmithing, old fashioned dolls, lace maker, folk art painting, and more. Fun for the entire family.

Hermann Wedding Trail

September 12, 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Visit various wedding venues in and around Hermann.

September 24-25 at the City Park. Finger-lickin' fun, German-style. Kansas City Barbeque Society-sanctioned event.

September 4. Special VIP wine tour and tasting at Stone Hill Winery.

First four weekends of October. Featuring German music, food and dance.

Annual Brush & Palette Club Arts & Crafts Festival

October 9-10, Arts and Crafts Festival at Hermann Middle School. Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Exhibition and sale of handcrafted items of many kinds. $1 donation.

November 6. Special VIP wine tour and tasting at Stone Hill Winery.

November 20 & 21. Festive food and wine pairings at six wineries on the Hermann Wine Trail. Advance tickets ($30/person) required. Call 1-800-932-8687.

First two weekends of December

Second weekend of December. Cheese and wine pairings at six wineries on the Hermann Wine Trail. Advance tickets ($30/person) required. Call 1-800-932-8687.