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May 2013

61st Annual Maifest

Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 17-19. An old-fashioned German celebration of spring, with fun for the entire family. German music and dancing, German food, parades, crafters, Maypole dancers, carnival, children's games.

Wurstfest Wiener Dog Derby

Sunday, May 19, 2:00 p.m. at the Hermann Forge, 3rd and Gutenberg. This event was rescheduled for Maifest Sunday because of snow during Wurstfest. ENTRY FORM»

June 2013

Town & Country Garden Tours

Saturday and Sunday, June 1-2, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Walk into private gardens filled with early summer flowers and visit with the gardeners. Tickets are $10 for the town tour, $10 for the country tour, or $15 for both. Purchase tickets at the German School, where there also will be a perennial plant sale. Sponsored by the Hermann Garden Club.

Celebration of Life 2013

Friday, June 7, 6 to 10 p.m., Upper City Park. An evening of music, food, remembrance, and celebration. Annual fundraising event, sponsored by Hermann Area Crusade Against Cancer.

Rhythm and Brews Festival

Saturday, June 8, 1 to 5 p.m. at the Hofgarten. Annual event featuring more than 20 Midwest microbreweries. Live music by the Jeremiah Johnson Band and the Sliders. Tickets are $20 online; $25 at the gate; $10 for non-drinkers.

Sausage-Making 101 at the Hermann Wurst Haus

Saturday, June 22. Learn about sausage-making from Wurstmeister Mike Sloan, owner of the Hermann Wurst Haus. Class starts at 2:00 and ends around 4:30. $35 per person fee includes a beer and bratwurst tasting, two pounds of sausage that you make and a Wurst Haus apron. Call 573-486-2266 to enroll.

July 2013

Steve Leslie Band

Tuesday, July 3, 7:30 p.m. at the Amphiteater. Sponsored by the Hermann Arts Council.

Fourth of July Celebration

Wednesday and Thursday, July 3-4. Hermann celebrates the Fourth of July with a parade, concerts, games, food and fireworks on the riverfront.

Cajun Concert on the Hill

Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 12-14, Stone Hill Winery Pavilion. Three days of Cajun cuisine and authentic bayou music by Ed Gary and the Louisiana Cajun Aces. Dance lessons one hour before each concert. Music Fridayfrom 6:00 to 10:00, Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 to 5:00. One-day pass $12 for adults, $2 for children 6 to 12.

Berries & BarBQ Wine Trail

Saturday and Sunday, July 27-28. Saturday 10:00 to 5:00, Sunday 11:00 to 5:00. Luscious berries, savory BarBQ and cool, fragrant wine cellars make for a memorable summer weekend in Missouri Wine Country. $30/person. Advanced tickets required. TICKETS»

August 2013

Sausage-Making 101 at the Hermann Wurst Haus

Saturday, August 17. Learn about sausage-making from Wurstmeister Mike Sloan, owner of the Hermann Wurst Haus. Class starts at 2:00 and ends around 4:30. $35 per person fee includes a beer and bratwurst tasting, two pounds of sausage that you make and a Wurst Haus apron. Call 573-486-2266 to enroll.

September 2013

River City Cruisers Car Show in the Park

Sunday, September 8, Hermann City Park, featuring some 300 vintage cars and trucks. Registration opens at 9:30 a.m. Show runs until 4:00 p.m.

Hermann Wedding Trail

Sunday, September 8, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. A wonderful opportunity for engaged couples and their families to see all Hermann has to offer for a spectacular Wine Country Wedding.

Hermann Farm Civil War Days

Saturday and Sunday, September 21-22. Call 636-390-3811 for information.

BarBQ & Brats Festival

Friday and Saturday, September 27-28. Top chefs fire up their grills for a Kansas City BarBQ Society sanctioned event. It's finger-lickin' fun, German style.

October 2013

Oktoberfest

First four weekends of October. Hermann celebrates its German heritage with four weekends of fun. Enjoy glorious fall color, beer gardens, German music, dancing and food.

Artists of Wine Country Art Walks and Talks

Saturday and Sunday, October 19-20. Saturday, 10:00 to 5:00; Sunday 11:00 to 4:00. Meet award-winning artists, see their work and hear their stories. Free event. Maps available at 311 Schiller Street.

November 2013

Holiday Fare Wine Trail

Saturday and Sunday, November 16-17. Saturday 10:00 to 5:00, Sunday 11:00 to 5:00. Festive food and wine pairings at seven stops on the Hermann Wine Trail. A great start to the holiday season. $30/person. Advanced tickets required. TICKETS»

Lantern Parade

Saturday, November 23, 6:00 p.m. Hermann's Christmas season officially begins with a Lantern Parade through downtown, starting and ending at the Amphitheater. In Germany, the traditional Festival of Lanterns celebrates the generosity and compassion of Martin of Tours, a German knight who gave half his coat to a beggar. Christmas carols and refreshments after the parade. All ages welcome.

December 2013

Lewis & Clark Christmas

Friday and Saturday, December 6-7. The St. Charles Corps of Discovery begins its annual Christmas celebration with a Friday night dinner and dance at the Festhalle (tickets required). Reenactors stage a winter encampment with hands-on activities at the Hofgarten from noon to 4:00 on Saturday, followed by a lantern parade at 5:00.

21st Annual Kristkindl Markt

Saturday and Sunday, December 7-8. Saturday, 10:00 to 5:00, Sunday 10:00 o 4:00. A traditional German Christmas market. Crafts, Christmas goodies, entertainment. Food booth with brats, homemade soups and hot chocolate. Sponsored by the Hermann Area Chamber of Commerce and Stone Hill Winery. Free.

Holiday House Tour

Saturday, December 7, 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tour Hermann homes decked out for the holidays. Purchase tickets ($10/person) at the Welcome Center, 312 Market Street. Refreshments included. Sponsored by the Hermann Area Chamber of Commerce.

Historic Hermann's Museum at the German School and German School Bakery

Saturday and Sunday, December 7-8. Once-a-year German Bakery features traditional holiday baked items. Enjoy music and mulled cider. Tours of the newly renovated museum rooms are $5 for adults, $3 for students, free for children 5 and under. Free admission to bakery and gift shop. Sponsored by Historic Hermann. Winner of the 2012 Missouri Division of Tourism Spotlight Award.

Deutschheim Weihnachtfest

Saturday and Sunday, December 7-8, 10:00 to 4:00. Experience a 19th-century German Christmas celebration at Deutschheim State Historic Site. Sample traditional German Christmas cookies as you learn about German Christmas customs.

St. George Rectory Tour

Saturday and Sunday, December 7-8. 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. From wine cellar to attic, the historic Franciscan friary at St. George Catholic Church on West Fourth Street sparkles with lavish holiday displays, including nearly 100 themed Christmas trees. Freewill offering. Winner of the 2012 Missouri Division of Tourism Pathfinder Award.

Christmas Tablescapes

Saturday and Sunday, December 7-8, 11:00 to 4:00. The historic Rotunda Building in the city Park sparkles with elaborate Christmas table displays. Warm cider and Christmas carols add to the festivities. Group tours available by appointment. $5 admission. Sponsored by the Gasconade County Historical Society.

Columbia Handbell Ensemble

Saturday, December 14, 7:30 p.m., St. George Catholic Church. Ring in the Christmas season, then tour of the beautifully decorated St. George Rectory. Sponsored by the Hermann Arts Council.

Kristkindl Markt

Saturday and Sunday, December 14-15, 10:00 to 4:00. The riverfront Festhalle, open-air Hofgarten and newlyrestored Mill evoke the ambience of European Christmas markets. Sponsored by Hermann Farm and Museum, funded by the Dierberg Educational Foundation. Free.

Say Cheese Wine Trail

Saturday and Sunday,December 14-15. Saturday 10:00 to 5:00, Sunday 11:00 to 5:00. Cheese and wine pairings, from classic to creative, at seven stops on the scenic Hermann Wine Trail. This event coincides with many holiday happenings in Hermann, including the popular Kristkindl Markt at Hermannhof Winery. $30/person. Advanced tickets required. TICKETS»

Historic Hermann's Museum at the German School and German School Bakery

Saturday and Sunday, December 14-15. Once-a-year German Bakery features traditional holiday baked items. Enjoy music and mulled cider. Tours of the newly renovated museum rooms are $5 for adults, $3 for students, free for children 5 and under. Free admission to bakery and gift shop. Sponsored by Historic Hermann. Winner of the 2012 Missouri Division of Tourism Spotlight Award.

Deutschheim Weihnachtfest

Saturday and Sunday, December 14-15, 10:00 to 4:00. Experience a 19th-century German Christmas celebration at Deutschheim State Historic Site. Sample traditional German Christmas cookies as you learn about German Christmas customs.

St. George Rectory Tour

Saturday and Sunday, December 14-15, 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. From wine cellar to attic, the historic Franciscan friary at St. George Catholic Church on West Fourth Street sparkles with lavish holiday displays, including nearly 100 themed Christmas trees. Freewill offering. Winner of the 2012 Missouri Division of Tourism Pathfinder Award.

Christmas Tablescapes

Saturday and Sunday, December 14-15, 11:00 to 4:00. The historic Rotunda Building in the city Park sparkles with elaborate Christmas table displays. Warm cider and Christmas carols add to the festivities. Group tours available by appointment. $5 admission. Sponsored by the Gasconade County Historical Society.