Hermann in the News
AAA's 2012 Best of the Midwest poll declared Hermann the Best Small-City Weekend Destination, as well as Best Day Trip from St. Louis. Hermann Hill was awarded Best B&B in the Midwest honors. MORE»
Forbes Magazine has named Hermann one of "America's Prettiest Towns." The magazine cites Hermann as a Midwest standout with an Old-World German feeling. MORE»
Dorothy Heying's 100th birthday on KSDK-TV
When you've helped light the way for so many, you deserve a celebration; especially when the celebration is your 100th birthday. MORE» VIDEO»
Following the Hermann Wine Trail (Great River Publishing)
Perfecting the “ladies getaway” is a passion for many of us. This past October we found our way to Hermann, Missouri, the historic wine capital of the United States. MORE»
Alpenhorn B&B featured on the Food Chnnel
Kate Schandl and her husband Adrian Sigrist have been in the Bed & Breakfast business for about seven years, but they had been avid B&B customers for years before that. MORE»
Pea Ridge Forest on KRCG-TV
The holiday season is a time for many families to gather together and spend time around the Christmas tree. MORE»
Press Releases
KRISTKINDL MARKT AT STONE HILL WINERY DEC. 3-4 [pdf]
The 19th Annual Kristkindl Markt at Stone Hill Winery will feature one of its best group of vendors ever, providing an opportunity to enjoy a quality Holiday experience and pick up some unique gifts and decorating items.
ANNUAL HERMANN HOLIDAY HOUSE TOUR SATURDAY [pdf]
Several distinctive homes are featured on this year’s Holiday House Tour, sponsored by the Hermann Area Chamber of Commerce. The tour will be held on December 3 from 2-7 p.m.
CHRISTMAS IN HERMANN [pdf]
When the Holiday season draws near, there is no better place to observe a traditional German-style Christmas than Hermann, MO. This 19th century village, on the banks of the Missouri River, provides a unique setting where visitors can step back in time and experience the feeling of a true old-time Christmas.
HILLBILLY MODEL T TOUR COMES TO HERMANN [pdf]
The streets of downtown Hermann, already lined with historic buildings, will be filled with historic vehicles on Friday, September 9, when the 2011 Hillbilly Model-T Tour rolls into town.
HERMANN 175TH ANNIVERSARY OBSERVANCE WEEKEND [pdf]
The Waterloo German Band, Deutschmeister Brass Band, and Loehnig Family German Band will be part of the entertainment in Hermann, Missouri August 26-28 as the community celebrates the 175th anniversary of its founding. Special events highlighting Hermann’s heritage will include German bands, dance and choral groups, heritage tours, special exhibits and programs, activities for children, and plenty of German food. This will kick off the formal observance of the 175th anniversary that will run through December of 2012.
BIG SMITH, BUTCH WAX & THE HOLLYWOODS TO PERFORM IN HERMANN [pdf]
Two bands that received “Best of Missouri” designations by readers of Rural Missouri Magazine will perform at Hermann’s Clara Messmer Amphitheater this fall. Big Smith, a six-piece Ozark Hillbilly band, will appear in Hermann September 17. Butch Wax & the Hollywoods, a 10-piece band playing top hits from the 50s, 60, and 70s, will return to Hermann October 2.
SWISS MEAT & SAUSAGE COMPANY NAMED "OFFICIAL MIZZOU BRATWURST" [pdf]
Gameday is about to get tastier in Columbia. Swiss Meat will produce the exclusive bratwurst sold at Memorial Stadium, Mizzou Arena and all other University of Missouri athletic venues beginning Labor Day weekend.
STONE HILL CAJUN CONCERT [pdf]
Stone Hill Winery is gearing up for the 22nd annual Cajun Concert on the Hill, set for July 8, 9 and 10. Recording artist Ed Gary and the Louisiana Cajun Aces will make the 800-mile trek from the bayous of Louisiana again this year to perform the three-day concert.
HERMANN MAIFEST: German Celebration of Spring May 20-22 [pdf]
One of Missouri’s oldest German festivals is approaching as the City of Hermann presents Maifest 2011—a genuine German celebration of spring—on May 20-22.
HERMANN MOVIES—The Big Screen Under the Stars [pdf]
YOGI BEAR and his lovable pal Boo Boo will open the 2011 season of Hermann's "Big Screen Under the Stars" on May 6 at the Clara Eitmann-Messmer Amphitheater.
THE BEST OF MISSOURI'S WURST [pdf]
A two-day celebration of Hermann's 160-year history of sausage making and German culture will take place during the 32ndt annual WURSTFEST on March 26-27.