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2010 Events in Hermann

March

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.

Grapes to Glass

March 20. Special VIP wine tour and tasting at Stone Hill Winery.

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. 

31st Annual Hermann Wurstfest

March 27-28, Stone Hill Winery, Hermannhof Festhalle and Hofgarten; other activities throughout town. Annual "Best of the Wurst" competition. Call 1-800-932-8687.

April

Grapes to Glass

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

3rd Annual Tour of Hermann

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.

Norton 10-Year Vertical Tasting

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. 

May

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.

Jump, Jive an' Wine Dance at Stone Hill Winery

May 8. Featuring Big Band music by the Blue Knights, a 12-piece band from St. Louis.

Grapes to Glass

May 8. Special VIP wine tour and tasting at Stone Hill Winery.

Maifest

May 14-16. A traditional German celebration of Spring, featuring music, maypole dancers, food, open-air craft market and a parade.

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.

June

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.

New Vintage Day Dinner at Stone Hill Winery

June 11. Candlelight reception in the Apostle Cellar, followed by a multi-course gourmet dinner matching new Stone Hill wines with great foods of the world. Reservations required.

Grapes to Glass

June 12. Special VIP wine tour and tasting at Stone Hill Winery.

"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.

Rythym & Brews Festival

June 19. Featuring a number of Midwest microbreweries, live music and food. Sponsored by Tin Mill Brewery.

July

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.

Cajun Concert on the Hill

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

Great Stone Hill Grape Stomp

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.

KCBS Judges School

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

Grapes to Glass

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

Big Band Dance 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.

September

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.

BBQ & Brats Festival

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

Grapes to Glass

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

October

Oktoberfest

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

Grapes to Glass

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

Holiday Fare Wine Trail

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.

December

Kristkindl Markts

First two weekends of December

Say Cheese Wine Trail

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.


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