
15.įrom Left: Sausage-on-a-stick pork-chop-on-a-stick apple strudel from Texas’ oldest bakery, Naegelin’s Bakery in New Braunfels and the Rueben Taschen, a new food offering at this year’s Wurstfest. If there was a silver lining to the devastating 2019, he says, it was that it gave organizers more time to expand the $12 million construction project and make even more improvements to the Wurstfest grounds before 2021’s event, which runs Nov. “We thought maybe the building project would run a little long, but it ended up being the pandemic that kept us from having the 2020 festival,” says Dan Tharp, director of the association.

Before the decision to cancel the fest for COVID reasons, OPA, the 297-member volunteer arm of the Wurstfest Association of New Braunfels, had been working hard with contractors to finish construction in time for the next fest. Whether you’re making a day of it or coming for the whole weekend, we invite you to plan your stay in Hermann using our directory of inviting accommodations found here and check out our map of attractions here.It was a sad year for sausage when, in 2020, the gigantic New Braunfels German food, beer, and music festival Wurstfest was canceled.īut in addition to the long list of events that were sidelined due to COVID-19, Wurstfest had another challenge to overcome: a fire at the end of the November 2019 event destroyed a Marketplatz building for vendors and damaged the main Wursthalle. They’ll make an official stop at Hermann City Park during the Derby event. The official Wienermobile will be out and about on Sunday. All breeds may participate in Talent or Costume contents for $10 per dog, wiener dogs from the derby can participate in the talent or costume contests for free. *Must show proof of current vaccinations. ($15 per dog*/free for attendees) Preregister Online hereĢ5th Anniversary Official Weiner Dog Derby t-shirt available for sale starting at noon. The crowd-pleasing Weiner Dog Derby may well turn Hermann into the Wiener Dog Capital of the World! Concessions will be available. Sunday 6:30am at Hermann Fire Department, 214 E 2nd Street
WURST FEST REGISTRATION
($35) Advance registration required, sign up here Sausage Breakfast Sunday 11am at Wagon Works, 314 Gutenberg ($10) Sunday 10am – 3pm, 3.1 mile route around Hermann Saturday at 1pm German Dance Group Wir Tanzen Volksmarch Sunday, March 27 Gourmet Sausage Sampling & Sales ($35) Advance registration required, sign up here Saturday 1pm at Wagon Works, 314 Gutenberg First 50 participants will receive a lapel pin.

Sponsored by Hermann Area District Hospital. ($10) Saturday 10am – 5pm, 3.1 mile route around Hermann Pre-register online and check-in at Hermann Area Chamber of Commerce, 150 Market St.
WURST FEST PROFESSIONAL
Saturday at 1pm German Dance Group Wir Tanzen Professional & Amateur Sausage Competition & DisplayĪmateur Competition early registration is $8 per entry, $10 day-of Stone Hill Winery Sherry House, 110 Stone Hill Highway $10 entry fee gets you in to both locations. Purchase in advance (not available day-of) from the Hermann Chamber here. Take the trolley to both venues for sampling and to the Wiener Dog Derby on Sunday! And we are throwing in a commemorative Wurstfest Beer Stein! A $70+ value for just $40.

This pass also gets you unlimited rides on the Hermann Trolley Saturday, 9 am to 6 pm, and Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm March 26th & 27th. Gourmet sausage samples will be available at two locations, so be sure to check out all the vendors! NEW This Year: Wurst Quick PassĪ Wurst Quick Pass will move you to the front of the lines to sample and purchase from our vendors and is good for both days of Wurstfest 2022. There are professional and amateur sausage-making competitions, Kraut making classes, German dancing and music.

Professional meat processors attend from all over Missouri, with samples and products for sale. If you’re interested in competing in the Braunschweiger competition, contact Justin at (417) 207-8959. Kicking things off this year, the Braunschweiger Ball will be hosted at The Piano Bar at 101 E. The 2022 event will take place March 25-27th. After a two-year COVID-19 hiatus, Wurstfest is back! This annual festival held in Hermann, Missouri celebrates “all things sausage.” The event is held the fourth weekend of March each year (unless it’s Easter weekend).
