Lewis & Clark Christmas
First weekend of December at the Hermannhof Festhalle and Hofgarten
The St. Charles Corps of Discovery begins its annual Christmas celebration with a Friday night dinner and dance at the Festhalle (tickets required). On Saturday and Sunday, reenactors stage a winter encampment at the Hofgarten with hands-on activities. For information call 573-486-3276.
19th Annual Kristkindl Markt
Stone Hill Winery
First weekend of December
• Saturday 10:00 to 5:00, Sunday 10:00 to 4:00
A traditional German Christmas market. Crafts, Christmas goodies, entertainment, hot soups and cider. Sponsored by the Hermann Area Chamber of Commerce and Stone Hill Winery. Free. PRESS RELEASE»
Holiday House Tour
First Saturday of December • 2:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Tour four Hermann homes decked out for the holidays at the Annual Holiday House Tour, sponsored by the Hermann Area Chamber of Commerce. Refreshments included. Tickets ($10/person) may be purchased at the Welcome Center, 312 Market Street, or by calling 573-486-2744 or 800-932-8687. PRESS RELEASE
Kristkindl Markt
Hermannhof Festhalle
Second weekend of December
• 10:00 to 4:00
The riverfront Festhalle evokes the ambience of European Christmas markets. Sponsored by Hermann Farm and Museum, funded by the Dierberg Educational Foundation. Free!
Deutschheim Weihnachtfest
Deutschheim State Historic Site
First two weekends of December
• 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Experience a 19th-century German Christmas celebration at Deutscheim State Historic Site. Sample traditional German Christmas cookies as you learn about German Christmas customs.
Say Cheese Wine Trail
Second weekend of December
Sample classical pairings of wine and cheese at seven stops on the scenic Hermann Wine Trail. Advance tickets ($30/person) required. Purchase tickets online or from the Hermann Welcome Center, 312 Market Street, 800-932-8687.
Historic Hermann's Museum at the German School and
German School Bakery
First two weekends of December
10:00 to 4:00 Saturdays; noon to 4:00 Sundays
This once-a-year special German Bakery features traditional holiday baked items. Stollen, Lebkuchen, Schnitzbrot, Mondelschnitz, Pfeffernuesse, beautiful Springerle cookies. 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.
Holiday Rectory Tour
Second weekend of December
• Noon to 8:00 p.m.
The historic rectory building sparkles with candles, music, traditional art and decor and dozens of Christmas trees. Free will offering.
Pea Ridge Forest Christmas Tree Farm
Highway 94 east of Hermann
Open daily, 9:00 a.m. to dark, starting the weekend before Thanksgiving
A great family outing. Enjoy a hayride to the field to pick out and cut the perfect tree. Back at the barn, warm up with cocoa and homemade goodies. Santa visits on weekends. www.pearidgeforest.com
