December 2011
St. George Rectory Tour	Tours of the Historic St. George Rectory, with its amazing display of Christmas trees, lights and decorations, can be arranged certain week days by calling Bernice at 573-486-2723.
New Years Eve at Concert Hall & Barrel	December 31, upstairs doors open at 7 p.m. with music by Nexus at 8 p.m. Celebrate New Year's Eve at Concert Hall and Barrel. For information Call 573-486-5065.
New Year's Eve Dance at McKittrick	December 31, dance in the New Year with the Bluff-Tones at McKittrick Farmers Mercantile. $15 per person, $25 per couple. Potluck, appetizers and desserts; bring your own beverage. For information call 314-698-9152.
January 2012
Wedding Trail	Sunday, January 15, 11:30 to 3:30. Held three times a year, in January, April and September, the Hermann Wedding Trail showcases all Hermann has to offer for a destination Wine Country wedding. Taste and tour at spectacular wedding venues. Visit with florists, photographers and other wedding vendors. In addition, several B&Bs will be open for tour during the Wedding Trail.
February 2012
Chocolate Wine Trail	February 18-19. Chocolate and wine pairings at seven stops on the Hermann Wine Trail. Saturday 10:00 to 5:00; Sunday 11:00 to 5:00. Tickets are $30/person. Advance purchase required. Call 1-800-932-8687 for information.
Mardi Gras/Fasching Costume Ball	February 18 at Hermannhof Festhalle, sponsored by the Hermann Area Chamber of Commerce. Doors open 6 p.m., music by the Bluff-Tones from 7-10 p.m. Food provided by Hermann Wurst Haus; cash bar. Costumes optional; cash prizes for best individual and group costumes. Tickets $30 in advance, $35 at the door. On sale at Herman Chamber, 312 Market Street, or call 800-932-8687.
March 2012
Wurstfest	March 24-25. Enjoy the Best of the Wurst. This popular citywide event includes a statewide sausage-making contest, samples and sales from the state's leading purveyors, German music and dancing, old-time sausage-making demonstrations and displays and the crowd-pleasing Wiener Dog Derby on Sunday afternoon.
April 2012
5th Annual Tour of Hermann	April 21-22, 5th Annual Tour of Hermann, one of Missouri's premiere cycling events. Time Trial and Criterium on Saturday; challenging Road Race along 30 mile course, with King of the Mountain, on Sunday. For information call 573-569-5003.
Hermann Antique Show	April 21, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Expanded annual antique show at the Hermannhof Festhalle, Hofgarten and the Old Mill. Quality dealers, appraisals, restoration experts. Sponsored by Hermannhof Winery. For information contact Eric at tavcrk@kits.net or call 573-486-3276.
Sixth Annual Shelbyfest	April 28-29. Hundreds of beautifully restored Ford Mustangs gather in Hermann. Car show Saturday from 9:00 to 3:30. Free concert at the Amphitheater Friday night.
May 2012
Wild Card Wine Trail	May 5-6. Food and wine pairings with an international flair at seven stops on the Hermann Wine Trail. Saturday 10:00 to 5:00; Sunday 11:00 to 5:00. Tickets are $30/person. Advance purchase required. Call 1-800-932-8687 for information.
Maifest	May 19-20. Family-friendly citywide festival featuring German music and dancing, parades, games and lots of activities for children.
June 2012
Garden Tours and Plant Sale	Tour beautiful gardens in town and in the countryside around Hermann. Plant sale at the German School. Sponsored by the Hermann Garden Club.
July 2012
Berries & BarBQ Wine Trail	July 28-19. Celebrate the flavors of summer at seven stops on the Hermann Wine Trail. Saturday 10:00 to 5:00; Sunday 11:00 to 5:00. Tickets are $30/person. Advance purchase required. Call 1-800-932-8687 for information.
August 2012
Hermann 175th Anniversary Celebration	August 24-26, Clara Messmer Amphitheater, and other venues throughout town. Observance of Hermann's 175h anniversary continues with weekend of German Heritage activities.
September 2012
Hermann Country Fair	September 8-9, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Fourth Annual Hermann Country Fair. Draft horses, farm animals, cast iron cooking, blacksmithing and tinsmithing, steam engines, threshing machines, music, food and fun for the entire family. Sponsored by Hermann Farm and Museum.
BarBQ & Brats Festival	September 28-29 at the City Park. Top chefs from throughout the Midwest compete for more than $10,000 in prizes at this Kansas City BarBQ Society sanctioned event. Backyard chef competition, Kids' Que, wine and beer garden, kids' events, live entertainment.
October 2012
Oktoberfest	First four weekends of October. Hermann's most popular celebration features German music, dancing and food.
November 2012
Holiday Fare Wine Trail	November 17-18. Sip and sample festive food and wine pairings at seven stops on the scenic Hermann Wine Trail. A great start to the holiday season