Each year on the fourth weekend of March, Hermann stakes its claim as the Sausage Capital of Missouri.

Wurstfest highlights . . .

• Sausages from the state's leading purveyors to sample and buy
• Statewide professional and amateur sausage-making contests
• German music and dancing
• Old-time sausage-making demonstrations
• Displays of antique sausage- and wine-making equipment
• Whole-hog sausage breakfast
• Wiener Dog Derbyon Sunday afternoon
• Tasting and tours at local wineries and Tin Mill Brewery
• Museum tours