September is the new October on the Hermann Wine Trail! If you want to miss the crowds in October, grab your friends and head on out to Hermann wine country!
Here is what’s happening on the Hermann Wine Trail this month:
- Adam Puchta Winery
- Friday, Sept. 9 & 23 – Grill Your Own Steak Night. Gather around our fire pits for Grill Your Own Steak Night. Bring your own meat and we’ll provide all the fixins’ (spices & cooking utensils); side dishes, beer, and award-winning wines will be for sale at their Bistro. Reservations are not required, however, if you know you will be coming give us a call to let us know how many are in your party. We wanna make sure we have plenty of side dishes. Pits are fired up from 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.; Bistro open until 8:30 p.m. First come, first served. No picnic baskets.
- Friday, Sept. 16 – Dinner at the Bistro, 5-9 pm. Enjoy a take-out dinner in our seasonal Bistro; serving Parker’s popular pizzas, unique slider sandwiches, smoked mac & cheese and more. The menu may vary; first come, first served. Bistro opens for the live music serving food from 5 pm – 9 pm or until the food runs out.
- Friday, Sept. 16 – Live Music, 7-10 pm. Bring your friends out Friday night to unwind and listen to the sweet sounds of Steve Leslie and his band. The Steve Leslie Band is an AWESOME county and rock cover band that will have you dancing and singing along with them all night! No Cover Charge!!
- Saturday, Sept. 17 – Lunch at the bistro, 11 am-5 pm. Enjoy a take-out lunch in our seasonal Bistro; serving Parker’s popular pizzas, unique slider sandwiches, smoked mac & cheese and more. The menu may vary; first come, first served. Bistro opens 11 am – 5 pm or until the food runs out.
- Saturday, Sept. 17 – Live Music, 6-10 pm. The Scarecrow Joe Band is a group of musicians from St. Louis that jam to 80’s new wave rock. They rock out to everything from The Police and R.E.M. to Billy Idol and The Cure. Join us for a Saturday night of great music and fun!! No cover charge!!
- Sunday, Sept. 18 – Brunch at the Bistro, 11 am-3 pm. There is nothing like a beautiful Sunday at Adam Puchta Winery. Come enjoy a seasonal brunch menu featuring gourmet eggs Benedict, classic french toast, BLT sliders and of course Adam Puchta wines. The menu may vary; reservations are welcome, but not required. Bistro opens 11 am – 3 pm or until the food runs out.
- Bias Winery & Microbrewery
- September – Entertainment every Saturday. A variety of entertainment on Saturdays each weekend. Enjoy an assortment of foods.
- Hermannhof Winery
- Saturday, Sept. 10 – Live Music by The Mood Elevators, 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm at the Hermannhof Hofgarten. Admission is free. Come join us for an evening of live music Food, wine, beer and soft drinks will be available.
- Sunday, Sept. 11 – Hermann Wedding Trail, 11:30 am-3:30 pm. Hermannhof personally invites you and your family to visit our facilities during Hermann’s Wedding Trail. Stop by for a guided tour of our facilities and services, to include our suites, Grand Festhalle, Celebration Hall, Hofgarten and Winery.
- Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 17 & 18 – Hermann Heritage Days – Hermann honors its unique heritage with a city-wide celebration, featuring a major Civil War reenactment with hundreds of Union and Confederate soldiers participating in battles, town skirmishes, night cannon firings and pyrotechnics. See craftsmen at work at Hermann Farm, Deutschheim State Historic Site and treasures from Hermann’s past at the Historic Hermann Museum.
- Saturday, Sept. 17 – Live Music by Burnt Toast, 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm at the Hermannhof Hofgarten. Admission is free. Come join us for an evening of live music Food, wine, beer and soft drinks will be available.
- Saturday, Sept. 24 – Live Music by The Bluff-Tones, 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm at the Hermannhof Hofgarten. Admission is free. Come join us for an evening of live music Food, wine, beer and soft drinks will be available.
- OakGlenn Winery
- Saturday, Sept. 10 – Music 2-6 pm. Enjoy the afternoon at OakGlenn Winery listening to the soulful sounds of Bryan Foggs. Bryan has been in the St. Louis music scene for many years and sings the classics from Mustang Sally to Let’s Stay Together and more. FREE performance!
- Saturday, Sept. 10 – Music 6-10 pm. Guaranteed to have a great time with the Michael Lynne Band; they jam to great country, Southern rock, and even a little rock and roll. What a fun way to spend an afternoon! Cover Charge $5 per person.
- Sunday, Sept. 11 – Music 1-5 pm – Jessica Tipton is a soulful, solo artist who performs everything from Fleetwood Mac, Keith Urban, and Glen Campbell covers to some of her own songs. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of FREE entertainment, great views and award-winning wine.
- Saturday, Sept. 17 – Music 2-6 pm. Come enjoy the afternoon on our patio with FREE live music by Ben Hampton. Ben is a talented individual, who performs music from all genres.
- Saturday, Sept. 17 – Music 6-10 pm. Saturday evening we will be kickin’ up our heels with the rockin’ country band, Doc Holiday. Cover charge $5 per person.
- Sunday, Sept. 18 – Music 1-5 pm. Class Act
- Saturday, Sept. 24 – Music 2-6 pm. Johnny Henry is a St. Louis native who has just released his debut album which features a collection of music that exemplifies Johnny’s personality and introduces Country music fans to his big voice and compelling story. You don’t wanna miss this afternoon of FREE music at OakGlenn Winery
- Saturday, Sept. 24 – Music 6-10 pm. Saturday evening we will have a great time with the popular band, Borderline!! Come early and stay late, guaranteed to have a great time. Cover charge $5 per person.
- Sunday, Sept. 25 – Music 1-5 pm. Born and raised in southern Missouri, Scottie Kemp has music running through his veins. Scottie is a solo artist performing country classics and great classic rock songs. Enjoy this Sunday afternoon of FREE live music at OakGlenn Winery!
- Röbller Vineyard
Tunes & Balloons, Robller Winery
- Saturday, Sept. 24 – Tunes & Balloons, 1-5 pm. Enjoy our beautiful panoramic views and watch the Hot Air Balloons rise from New Haven’s City Park, while listening to the sounds of Red Light Radio will play from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. $5.00 cover at gate Picnic Baskets welcome, no outside alcohol, please.
- Stone Hill Winery
- Saturday, Sept. 10 – Grapes to Glass, 3-5 pm. A special VIP winery tour and tasting. A member of our winemaking staff will lead you behind the scenes on a visit to our Norton vineyard, cellars, tank building and press house, where you’ll learn a bit of the technical side and a few of the secrets to our winemaking success. Reservations required; limited space. Tickets are available online at Stone Hill Wi
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- Saturday, Sept. 10 – Live Music 1-5 pm. Marissa Harms
- Saturday, Sept. 17 – Live Music, 1-5 pm. Pay Dirt
- Saturday, Sept. 24 – Live Music 1-5 pm. A Simple Exchange
- Saturday, Sept. 10 – Grapes to Glass, 3-5 pm. A special VIP winery tour and tasting. A member of our winemaking staff will lead you behind the scenes on a visit to our Norton vineyard, cellars, tank building and press house, where you’ll learn a bit of the technical side and a few of the secrets to our winemaking success. Reservations required; limited space. Tickets are available online at Stone Hill Wi
Hermann weekend activities:
- Sept. 11 – River City Cruisers Car Show
- Some 300 vintage cars will be on display and compete for prizes at the Hermann City Park at the 17th annual River City Cruisers Car Show in the Park. Registration opens at 9:30 a.m. The day includes music, food and drink, events for kids and more. 50s and 60s dress encouraged.
- Sept. 11 – Hermann Wedding Trail, 11:30 am-3:30 pm
- A great opportunity for engaged couples and their families to see all Hermann has to offer for a Wine Country destination wedding. Taste and tour at venues for weddings and receptions, meet with vendors, explore lodging and honeymoon options.
- Sept. 17 & 18 – Hermann Heritage Days
- Heritage Days is a citywide celebration of the heritage and history of Hermann and the surrounding area. Not limited to any one specific venue or happening, the weekend of September 17-18 celebrates all businesses and citizens of the area and their specific ties to history, from family genealogy to the architecture of the building they operate in. The City of Hermann will be sponsoring Civil War reenactment units and camps and will host several small reenactment skirmishes.The following is a list of just a few of the happenings. Check back periodically as this page will be updated monthly.
- Sept. 17 – Big Screen Under the Stars, 7:00-9:00 pm
- Little Rascals Movie – Spanky, Alfalfa, Buckwheat, and the other characters made famous in the Our Gang shorts of the 1920s and 1930s are brought back to life in this nostalgic children’s comedy. Gates open at 6:30, movie starts at 7:00. Lawn chair seating, full concessions, restrooms. All proceeds from a $5 admission fee will help fund Dalton Bickmeyer’s Eagle Scout project, a coming events sign for the Amphitheater.
- Sept. 24 & 25 – Movie at Showboat Theatre
- Movies return to the big screen at the historic Showboat Theatre. Remember the Titans will be shown at 7:00 p.m. Saturday and 2:00 p.m. Sunday. Doors open a half hour before show time. Admission is free (donations will be accepted), and the concession stand will be open. Wear your favorite jersey for half-price popcorn. Proceeds go to the Showboat restoration fund.
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See you on the trail!
