Everything You Need to Know for Hermann Wurstfest 2024
Every year, Hermann’s more than 160-year sausage-making history culminates with the Hermann Wurstfest, a celebration of all things sausage. From sausage sampling and competitions to kraut-making classes, German dancing, live music, and the highly-anticipated Wiener Dog Derby, dog costume contest, and talent show – there’s something for everyone in Hermann, March 22-24.
Braunschweiger Ball
Friday, March 22nd – 5pm
Per tradition, the Braunschweiger Ball will kick off Wurstfest events. This year, it will be hosted by Tin Mill Brewery, located in their lower level at 114 Gutenberg Street. Make your favorite braunschweiger recipe and enter the contest. Entries must be submitted by 6:30pm. Judging will be based on taste, creativity, and presentation.
Gourmet Sausage Sampling & Sales
Saturday, March 23rd, 9am – 5pm and Sunday, March 24th, 10am – 4pm
Tantalize your taste buds. Wurstfest draws professional meat processors from all over the state with a wide variety of products to sample and offered for sale. Visitors will sample gourmet sausages at two locations this year.
Location 1: Stone Hill Winery Sherry House – 1110 Stone Hill Highway
Don’t miss traditional German Music from on Saturday from 12pm – 4pm, and Sunday from 11am – 3pm. The Wurstjaeger Dancers will perform at 1pm, on both Saturday and Sunday.
Location 2: Hermannhof Festhalle – 237 East 1st Street
The Professional & Amateur Sausage Competitions and Display will be held at the Hermannhof Festhalle on Saturday only, 9am – 5pm. On Sunday, be entertained by German Dancing with Wir Tanzen at 1pm.
Tickets for tasting and sales at Stone Hill Winery and Hermannhof Festhalle are $10 per person each day at the door. $10 ticket price includes entry to both locations each day.
Sauerkraut Making Class
Saturday, March 23rd – 1pm & 3pm
Held at Wagon Works, 314 Gutenberg Street, participants will learn the basic history and benefits of sauerkraut fermentation, and then chop, salt, and mix their very own batches of kraut. $35 per person. Advanced registration is required. Sign up here.
All-You-Can-Eat Sausage Breakfast
Sunday, March 24th, beginning at 7:00 am
The Hermann Fire Department, located at 214 E 2nd Street, will host its all-you-can-eat sausage breakfast to benefit the department. Adults $12, Ages 5-12 $7, Ages 4 and younger eat free.
Wiener Dog Derby
Sunday, March 24th at 2pm
You can’t have a sausage festival without a Wiener Dog Derby! Held at the Hermann City Park, 118 13th Street, this much anticipated and fun event also features a costume contest and talent show for dogs of all breeds. Only dachshunds can participate in the derby. Please bring up-to-date vaccination records for all canine activities.
The derby is $15 for contestants and free for spectators. The talent and costume contests are $10 per dog (derby wieners can participate free).
Pre-register online. Day-of registration begins at noon.
Stay With Us
Hermann has a host of inviting accommodations for guests, from suites to lodges, bed and breakfasts, and more. Whether you want to take part in one Wurstfest event or all of them, you’ll find a fun atmosphere, culture, food and drinks, and so much more to keep you busy during your stay. Book your lodging today. Click here to see what’s available.
