Holiday Fare Wine Trail
Saturday & Sunday, Nov. 15-16
(SOLD OUT)
A festive food and wine tasting event at seven wineries on the Hermann Wine Trail. For information visit www.hermannwinetrail.com.
Children's Lantern ParadeFriday, November 28
6:30 p.m.
The Christmas season officially begins in Hermann with a traditional Lantern Parade through the Downtown Historic District. In Germany, the traditional festival of lanterns celebrates the generosity and compassion of Martin of Tours, a German knight who gave half his coat to a beggar. The parade starts and ends at the Clara Eitmann Messmer Amphitheatre at 5th and Gutenberg. After the parade, join in singing Christmas carols, and enjoy hot dogs, hot chocolate and other treats.
Holiday House Tours
Saturday, December 6
2:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Hermann's historic homes deck the halls and open their doors to guests. Tickets ($10/person) are available from the Welcome Center.
Kristkindl Markt Stone Hill Winery Pavilion
December 6 & 7
10:00 to 5:00 Saturday
10:00 to 4:00 Sunday
A traditional German Christmas market featuring crafters, Christmas goodies, carolers, hot soups & cider. Sponsored by the Hermann Area Chamber of Commerce and Stone Hill Winery. Free!
Kristkindl Markt
Hermannhof Festhalle
December 13 & 14
10:00 to 5:00 Saturday
10:00 to 4:00 Sunday
The beautiful Festhalle on the Missouri riverfront evokes the ambience of European Christmas markets. Sponsored by Hermann Farm and Museum and Hermannhof Winery. Free!
Photo by Joan Tries
WeihnachtfestDeutschheim State Historic Site
Saturday & Sunday, Dec. 6-7 and Dec. 13-14
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
This special holiday event includes traditional German baked goods, music, table trees with period decorations and antique toy displays. Tours available.
German School Open House
Saturday & Sunday, Dec. 6-7 and Dec. 13-14
10:00 to 4:00 Saturdays; noon to 4:00 Sundays
The German School Museum observes the holiday season with decorations and refreshments. An authentic German Bakery will feature a wide array of traditional Christmas treats, along with hot mulled cider and musical entertainment. Tour tickets are $3 for adults and $1 for children under 12.
t. George Rectory Tour Saturday and Sunday, December 13-14
Noon to 8:00 p.m.
The historic rectory building sparkles with candles, music, traditional art and decor and dozens of Christmas trees. A goodwill offering benefits the Hermann Ministerial Alliance, which helps needy residents. Photo by Joan Tries
"Wine Country Follies "
Saturday, December 6
Saturday, December 13
Performances at 7:30 p.m. at the Showboat Community Theatre. Tickets are available at the Hermann Welcome Center and from cast members.
Pea Ridge Forest Christmas Tree Farm
Highway 94 east of Hermann
Open daily
A great family outing. Enjoy a hayride to the field to pick out and cut the perfect tree. Back at the barn, warm up with cocoa and homemade goodies. Santa visits on the weekends. www.pearidgeforest.com