46th Annual Hermann Wurstfest
“The Wurstfest of the Midwest – a Celebration of All Things Sausage!”
Professional meat processors attend from all over Missouri, with samples and products for sale. Professional and amateur sausage-making competition, Kraut making class, German dancing and music. And the crowd-pleasing Weiner Dog Derby may well turn Hermann into the Weiner Dog Capital of the World!
March 19-20-21, 2027
2027 Schedule of Events
Braunschweiger Ball
Friday, March 19th, 5:00pm
Make your favorite Braunschweiger recipe and enter the contest. Hang out with our own Prince of Pork!
Entries must be submitted by 6:30pm. Judging will be based on taste, creativity, and presentation.
Location: Tin Mill Brewery - 114 Gutenberg St. - Hermann
RSVP is appreciated so we can have enough snacks and refreshments. Wurst dressed German costume contest and Stein hoisting after awards announcement.
Gourmet Sausage Sampling/Sales $12
Saturday 9am-5pm and Sunday 10am-3pm
2 Locations – Pre-sale ticket price of $12 covers entry to both locations each day.
Bundled deals and t-shirts available. Ticket price on the day of event increases to $15, so pre-sale tickets are the way to go!
Location 1 – Stone Hill Winery Sherry House – 1110 Stone Hill Highway
German Music 12pm to 4pm, Saturday, 11-2:30 Sunday
Wurstjaegers Dancers at 1pm, both days
Location 2 – Hermannhof Festhalle – 237 East 1st Street
German Music 12pm to 4pm, Saturday, 11-2:30 Sunday
All meat vendors must be members of the Professional classification.
Non meat vendors that complement this event may apply but must be approved by the Wurstfest Committee.
Vendor application link
Sampling/Sales ticket link - bundled tickets available for either or both days.
Bring your ice chests and stock up on your favorite brats, summer sausage & snack sticks!
Professional & Amateur Sausage Competition and Display
Hermannhof Festhalle 237 E. 1st Street, Saturday 9am – 4pm Registration from 7am to 9am
Sauerkraut Making Class $50 - Two Class Times
Saturday, March 20th - 1pm and 3pm
Location for class – Wagon Works – 314 Gutenberg
Pre-registration required
All you can eat Sausage Breakfast
Benefitting the Hermann Volunteer Fire Department
Sunday, March 21 6:30 to 11:30am
Hermann Fire Department 214 East 2nd Street
Wiener Dog Derby
Sunday, March 21st 2pm
Dog entries $15 per dog if pre-registered, $20 at the event and
must show proof of current vaccinations
All breeds may participate in Talent or Costume contests for $10 each contest per dog
(Derby wieners free)
Clara Eitmann-Messmer Amphitheater
Registration at the event will begin at 12:00pm, pre-registration strongly encouraged.
Free for attendees
Pre-Register your dogs here at a reduced fee of $15 (fees apply) $20 at the event.
Concession stand offering food and drinks for sale.