Hermann, Missouri City Guide
For over 20 years, Pamela Lanier's Hermann, Missouri Travel Guide has been your connection to Hermann's tourism community with invaluable details on local attractions, restaurants, shopping, museums, history, outdoor recreation and more.
Festivals
Bed and breakfast travelers have been returning to Hermann to join in the celebrations that this small German town hosts throughout the year. Hermann is widely known for its numerous festivals which boast their lively heritage and culture. Some of these festivals actually date back to the late 1800's, such as the "Maifest" to celebrate the end of the school year. Then on June 21st to commemorate the summer solstice there's the "Rhythm & Brews Festival". The "Barbeque and Brats Festival" at the Hermann City Park offers lots of food and entertainment. The "Celebration of Freedom" on the 4th of July starts with a colorful parade and then a full day of concerts, delicious food and to end this super day dazzling fireworks at the riverfront park. But to really celebrate the old-world heritage of German culture, bed and breakfast travelers should attend "Oktoberfest" which takes place four weekends in October. During this celebration, oom-pah bands and dancing fill the streets while locals feast on bratwurst and beer. For bed and breakfast travelers who are art enthusiasts should attend "A Taste for the Arts Festival" which offers a remarkable insight into the work of the regional artists through demonstrations and exhibits. For a different art experience, attend the "en Plein Air" (meaning painting outdoors). Artists come from all over the nation to paint their masterpieces in the village of Hermann's gorgeous surroundings. Don’t miss out the fun by making Hermann your next bed and breakfast getaway. The “down-home” folks and the Old-World charm of this German town will surely make your bed and breakfast escape memorable.
