| Month | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| May | Ms. Missouri Senior America Cameo Club | May 4, 2 p.m. Showboat Theatre presents past Ms. Missouri Senior America contest winners and finalists who will "strut their stuff" during a 90 minute variety show. Tickets on sale now at Hermann Welcome Center: $9 for adults, children under 12, $5. Call 1-800-932-8687. |
| "Greater Tuna" at the Showboat Theatre | May 9, 10, 16, 17, 8 p.m., May 11, 2 p.m. Delightfully entertaining two-act comedy about a typical small town day, set in Tuna, Texas, the third smallest town in Texas. Tickets $9 in advance, $10 at the door; now on sale at Hermann Welcome Center, 312 Market Street. Call 1-800-932-8687. | |
| Crossfire at OakGlenn Winery | May 10, 2-6 p.m. Wild Card performs at OakGlenn Winery; $5 cover charge. Call 573-486-5057 | |
| HERMANN MAIFEST | May 16-18. Annual Hermann German celebration of Spring. | |
| Air National Guard Band Performance | May 17, 2 p.m. Air National Guard returns to Clara Eitmann Messmer Amphitheatre for Armed Forces Day Concert. No admission charge; bring lawn chairs. | |
| Loehnig German Band--Maifest | May 17, 18, noon- 5 p.m. Loehnig German Band performs at Stone Hill Winery Pavilion for Maifest. Chilled wine, brats and other food available. | |
| 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 | Wine Country Follies at Showboat | June 5, 2:15 p.m. Wine Country Follies provide matinee performance at Showboat Theatre. Tickets $10 for adults; $5 for under 12. On sale at Hermann Welcome Center. |
| 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. | |
| Edible Flowers Dinner & Talk | June 6, at the Cottage Restaurant, sponsored by Hermann Garden Club. Dinner features edible flowers, followed by talk entitled "Grow Native." Limited space. For reservations call 573-486-4300. | |
| 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. | |
| 5th Annual Poster Contest | June 16, 5 p.m. is the deadline for entries in the 5th Annual poster contest, sponsored by the Hermann Arts Council. The theme is: "Schiller: What's In A Name." For more information contact Lauren Schubert at laurenschubert@centurytel.net | |
| 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--Hello Dolly | June 19-22, 7:30 p.m. 2 p.m. Sunday. Annual Summer musical--Hello,Dolly-- at Showboat Theatre, sponsored by First Bank. Call 1-800-932-8687. Tickets $9 for adults, $5 12-under. | |
| Hermann Brews & Blues Festival | June 21, first time event at Tin Mill Brewing Company in Hermann. Call 573-486-2275. | |
| 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. | |
| 2nd Annual Hermann Wine Trail 7-Hills Bike Ride | June 29, Seven Hills of Hermann Bike Ride, sponsored by Hermann Wine Trail. Rides of 30 and 60 miles. Details coming soon. | |
| 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. | |
| Wine Country Follies at Showboat Theatre | July 5, 3 p.m. Wine Country Follies at the Showboat Theatre to celebrate nation's birthday. Featuring patriotic sing-along. Tickets $10; under 12 $5. Hermann Welcome Center. | |
| 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. | |
| Wine Country Follies at the Showboat | September 17-October 30, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 2:15 p.m. Enjoy matinee performances at Showboat Theatre in Downtown. Tickets $10; discounts for groups of 15 or more. For information call 1-800-932-8687. | |
| 2nd Annual Tour de Vine Bike Ride | September 20-21, 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 | THE OKTOBERFEST IN HERMANN | Celebrate Oktoberfest every weekend in October, with events throughout town. Call 1-800-932-8687. |
| Annual Arts & Crafts Festival | October 11-12, Hermann Middle School. Big arts and crafts festival, sponsored by Brush and Palette Club. Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. No admission charge. | |
| 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. |
| Wine Country Follies at the Showboat | November 15, 7:30 p.m. Wine Country Follies perform at Showboat Theatre. Tickets $10 for adults, $5 for children under 12. Call 1-800-932-8687. | |
| December | 16th Annual Kristkindl Markt at Stone Hill Winery | December 6-7. A traditional German Christmas market with crafts, entertainment, food and demonstrations. |
| A Lewis and Clark Christmas | December 6, Hermannhof Festhalle. St. Charles Corps of Discovery gathers in Hermann for weekend of activities. | |
| Hermann Christmas House Tour | December 6, 2-7 p.m. Tour historic homes in Hermann area as part of annual Holiday House Tour, sponsored by Chamber of Commerce. Tickets $10. | |
| Wine Country Follies--Christmas | December 6, 13, 7:30 p.m. at Showboat Theatre. Get in the Christmas spirit with Wine Country Follies, featuring local group of talented entertainers. Tickets $10 for adults, $5 for under 12. Call 1-800-932-8687. | |
| 6th Annual Kristkindl Markt at Festhalle | December 13-14. A traditional German Christmas market at Hermannhof Festhalle and Hofgarten. | |
| Annual St. George Holiday 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. |