Hermann MO Events :: Celebration of Maifest

Join us as the town of Hermann celebrates the arrival of spring with a traditional German festival, Maifest.  The streets will be filled with spirited German music, dancing and food.  Raise a glass of your favorite Hermannhof wine, as we toast the end of Old Man winter and welcome a colorful, vibrant spring.  The decorated maypole is used to show off the history and crafts of our fine town.  Come celebrate with us at one of our favorite Hermann MO events.

May 17 – 19, 2013 marks our 61^st Annual Maifest which is sure to be fun for the entire family, young and old alike.  The weekend will be packed with Maipole dancing, King and Queen Contest, a Children’s Parade, Carnival Rides, German Dancers, Old-fashioned German-style kids games, Mini Tractor Pull, Tours of Historic Hermann Sites, Wiener Dog Derby, Puppet Show, Blacksmithing Demonstrations, Wurstjaeger Dancers, Strolling Accordionists, Art and Craft vendors, Demonstrations and more.

This will be a weekend full of merrymaking.  There will be no better place to stay than the Inn at Hermannhof where the festivities will literally be all around you.  We will have German food, music and dancing throughout the day as the whole town comes together to celebrate the arrival of spring.

Missouri Wine Country :: Wild Card Wine Trail

Picture yourself as Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz.  You open the door of your room at our beautiful Inn at Hermannhof and find yourself at the start of the Wild Card Wine Trail.  No ruby red slippers needed to partake in this delightful journey through the Missouri wine country, which is guaranteed to be a treat to your senses.  The most discerning of taste buds will want to thank the mighty wizard himself as you are treated to an exceptional pairing of Gulf Shores Bacon Seafood Bisque complemented and enhanced by the Star Lane Sauvignon Blanc, at the Dierberg Star Lane Tasting Room.  Just saying it makes your mouth water in anticipation.  Reality and fantasy will mesh as you begin to wonder if this meal is too good to be true, but alas…..it is.

Continuing your journey of culinary and beverage enlightenment with a mere hop, skip and a jump, you will find yourself at the Hermannhof Winery.   Glinda the Good Witch of the North will appear as the White Lady Wine thoughtfully paired with a traditional Rotkohl mit Speck or in the land of the Munchkins, German Red Cabbage with Bacon.  Surely you will feel as though you have reached the Emerald City in this small rural town of Hermann where wine is celebrated as much as the journey.

Mark your calendar now for May 4^th and 5^th as the Wild Card Wine Trail will set you forth on a journey to seven of our area’s finest wineries.  Tickets are $30 per person and must be purchased in advance by calling the Hermann Welcome Center at 800-932-8687.

In the movie Dorothy states, “Everything has to come to an end, sometime.”  Luckily we are in Hermann, the land of enchantment, so you are able to look forward to other Wine Trail events such as the Berries and BBQ in July, Holiday Fare in November and Say Cheese in December.

Get ready for a sensory overload as you travel the Wild Card Wine Trail in Hermann.

Hermann MO Museums and More

If you are a history buff or just enjoy taking in the sights, Hermann is the perfect town for your weekend getaway.  Within walking distance of the Inn are no less than five museums.  Some offer guided tours and others photographs, literature, artifacts and more which reflect the rich German heritage of this little river town.

Literally just steps away from room at the Inn is the White House Hotel built in 1868 which offers guided lantern tours featuring actors in period costume.  This step back in time will provide you with memories that are sure to bring you back time and time again.

Not far from the White House Hotel you will also find the Gasconade County Courthouse which was dedicated in 1898.  This majestic building is easy to spot as it sits high on the bluff overlooking the Missouri River.  Murals by local artist depict the history of this German town.

Still looking to learn more about our little town?  Make sure you visit the Historical Society on Schiller Street and just across the road is the Historic Hermann Museum at the Old German School which was built in 1871.  Here you can find arts and crafts preserved including photographs, artifacts and memorabilia.  The old school has seven rooms which each reflect an important part of Hermann history including a gift shop.  When approaching this Historic Hermann Museum you will easily notice the large clock tower which has operated since 1890.

Hermann is very proud of its German heritage and the rich history that so proudly shapes this small community.

Along the way to one of our historical venues, you will pass little shops, restaurants, and art galleries which add to the charm of this river town.  Follow our website and blog for upcoming events going on around town.  No matter what time of year you stay with us there at the Inn at Hermannhof, there is always plenty to do should you decide to leave your room.

Welcome in Spring with the Hermann Antique Show & More

What better to way welcome spring than a stay at the Inn at Hermannhof?  The days are getting longer, spring peepers are peeping, the days are getting warmer and the hillsides surrounding Hermann are about to burst into bloom.  We have you covered no matter how you choose to relax and spend your time away from home.  Our rooms are a warm luxury that will leave you feeling spoiled like royalty.  When you venture out, our charming little town has a variety of shops, antiques, restaurants, art galleries, museums, activities and festivals.

Check our calendar of events as we are about to host the Hermann Antique Show, Saturday April 20^th, held right here at our Festhalle and the newly restored Hermann Mill.  This show draws collectors and vendors from all over the Midwest.  You will be treated to a treasure trove of collectibles and heirlooms that are sure to spark your interest.

If you are an art lover, this is the weekend for you since the Artists of Wine Country will also be hosting their annual Art: Walks and Talks tour April 20 – 21.  This is a free self-guided tour in which you will be able to meet award-winning artists at different locations around town.  Maps will be available at 311 Schiller Street.

The following week starting April 25-27, rev up those engines and break out the hair gel as Hermann hosts the 7^th Annual Shelbyfest.  If you love the classics, then this is a must-see as the streets will be filled with this American Icon of a car.  Make sure you check out the autocross and the golf tournament too.

Top it off on Sunday, April 28th as the Hermannhof staff personally invites you and your family to tour our facilities and services for the spring Wedding Trail.  Let us show you why folks return again and again.  Tour the Grand Festhalle, our newly restored Hermann Mill, and the open-air Hofgarten and Winery.  Charm, history, ambiance, the views, hospitality… you will want to come back again too.

Join us to welcome spring as Hermann starts to bloom.

Annual Wiener Dog race during the Wurstfest celebration this weekend

Here’s your opportunity to attend one of the most unique sporting events around, the Annual Wiener Dog race.  Fun is sure to be had by all at this exciting event in which man’s best friend in the form of a Dachshund will vie against other Dachshunds to see who will take home the title of fastest little Wiener Dog at the race on Sunday afternoon.

There will be plenty to do as this weekend is jammed packed with events.  Come stay with us at the Inn.  Visit our California Tasting Room and Hermannhof Winery, and take advantage of our annual Wurstfest celebrations that will be going on this weekend March 23 & 24, 2013.

Make sure you catch the statewide professional and amateur sausage-making contest, German music and dancing, whole-hog sausage breakfast, museum tours and more.  You’ll be able to sample sausages from the state’s top sausage makers.  View antique sausage and wine making equipment, watch sausage making demonstrations and of course there will be plenty of sausages for sale so you’ll be able to take home your very own to enjoy.

Follow us on Facebook and keep an eye on the calendar of events as the town of Hermann wakes up from a winter nap.