Hermann Wurstfest

04/22/2026

🎉 Best of Show – Professional Sausage Competition Winner!
During the 45th Annual Hermann Wurstfest, we’re proud to announce that Hermann Wurst Haus has earned Best of Show in the Professional Sausage Competition — for the second year in a row! 🏆

Their award-winning Braunschweiger continues to impress judges and celebrate the rich German heritage and culinary tradition that make the Hermann area so special. 🇩🇪🌭

👏 Congratulations to the entire Hermann Wurst Haus team on this incredible achievement and for representing our community with excellence!

04/06/2026

🌭 Wurstfest Hall of Fame Inductee 🌭

We are proud to honor our newest inductee into the Wurstfest Hall of Fame — Ralph Eikermann. Ralph was inducted at this year's Wurstfest Sausage Competition Awards Ceremony at Stone Hill Winery.

Born and raised in the Hermann area, Ralph’s story is rooted in tradition, family, and a deep love for the craft of sausage making. From learning alongside his Grandpa Ben to carrying on the skills passed down through generations, Ralph has spent a lifetime perfecting his craft.

For decades, Ralph has been a part of a cherished tradition — gathering with friends each winter to make sausage, share stories, and keep a way of life alive. Whether working with classic whitetail or experimenting with elk, antelope, wild boar, and more, he brought both passion and creativity to everything he made.

Over the past half century, Ralph hasn’t just made sausage — he’s helped pass this tradition on to generations of hunters, young and old. That legacy is what Wurstfest is all about.

His contributions to our community, our heritage, and the spirit of Wurstfest make him truly deserving of this honor.

👏 Please join us in congratulating Ralph Eikermann — a true steward of tradition and our newest Wurstfest Hall of Fame inductee!

03/28/2026

03/25/2026

🇩🇪🔥 Vendor Spotlight: Blues Hog – Washington, Missouri 🔥🇩🇪

From the heart of Missouri comes Blues Hog, bringing bold, championship-winning barbecue flavor to Hermann Wurstfest! Rooted in tradition and known across the country for their award-winning sauces and seasonings, Blues Hog blends American pitmaster craft with the spirit of hearty, flavorful feasting we celebrate in true German style.

Festival guests can find Blues Hog at the Hermannhof Festhalle, where their rich, smoky flavors will add a delicious twist to your Wurstfest tasting experience. From savory samples to legendary BBQ creations, this is one stop sausage and meat lovers won’t want to miss.

Raise a glass, gather your friends, and enjoy the gemütliche spirit of great food, great flavor, and great company.

03/25/2026

Wurstfest Volunteer training schedule

Wednesday,March 25, 4pm at Stone Hill Winery Sherry House

Thursday, March 26, 4pm at the Festhalle

See you all soon!!!

03/22/2026

🥬 Get Hands-On with Tradition at Hermann Wurstfest! 🥬

Experience a true taste of German heritage with our Sauerkraut Making Classes on Saturday, March 28 during Hermann Wurstfest.

🕐 Class Times: 1:00 PM & 3:00 PM
Watch and learn the time-honored craft of making fresh sauerkraut and discover why this flavorful staple has been part of German kitchens for generations.

Pre-registration required at https://www.hermannareachamber.com/hermann-wurstfest. Limited spots available.

📍 Wagon Works 314 Gutenberg

Come celebrate the traditions that make Wurstfest so special!

03/22/2026

🌭 Vendor Spotlight: Blues Hog BBQ

Get ready for bold, championship flavor at Hermann Wurstfest! Blues Hog, based in Washington, Missouri, is known nationwide for their award-winning sauces and rubs that bring authentic pit-smoked taste to every bite.

Find Blues Hog at the Hermannhof Festhalle.

Learn more and ticket links: https://www.hermannareachamber.com/hermann-wurstfest

Created by legendary pitmaster Bill Arnold, Blues Hog products are used by competition teams, top chefs, and restaurateurs around the world, which is why Blues Hog has been deemed the "Award-Winning, Choice of Champions"! Blues Hog now boasts a full line of sauces, rubs, marinades, wood chunks, and....

03/21/2026

🥩 Vendor Spotlight: Zimmerman Meats

Honoring tradition with every cut, Zimmerman Meats of Summersville, Missouri brings authentic craftsmanship and rich flavor to Hermann Wurstfest. Known for their expertly prepared meats and savory smoked specialties, their quality reflects generations of dedication to the art of butchering.

Rooted in heritage and built on pride, Zimmerman Meats embodies the spirit of Tradition und Qualität — where time-honored methods meet exceptional taste.

📍 Visit Zimmerman Meats at the Hermannhof Festhalle during Hermann Wurstfest and enjoy a true taste of Missouri’s German-inspired food culture.

🔗 Learn more: https://www.hermannareachamber.com/hermann-wurstfest

03/19/2026

Vendor Spotlight: Wright City Meat & Sausage Co

Bringing authentic, handcrafted meats to Hermann Wurstfest, Wright City Meat & Sausage Co from Wright City, Missouri is known for quality cuts, traditional sausage-making, and flavorful smoked specialties. Their commitment to time-honored techniques and premium ingredients delivers a true taste of Missouri’s rich meat-processing heritage.

From classic bratwursts to savory smoked favorites, be sure to stop by and experience the craftsmanship that has made them a trusted local favorite.

📍 Location during Wurstfest: Hermannhof Festhalle

🌐 Learn more about Wurstfest: https://www.hermannareachamber.com/hermann-wurstfest

10/27/2025

🌭 Think Your Wurst Is the Best? Prove It! 🌭

Calling all PROFESSIONAL sausage makers — it’s time to meat your destiny at the 45th Annual Hermann Wurstfest, happening March 28, 2026 in beautiful Hermann, Missouri!

We’re looking for the bold, the seasoned, and the slightly smoked pros ready to throw down in our Professional Sausage Making Competition. Whether your specialty is bratwurst, summer sausage, or something so secret your grandma made you sign an NDA — we want to taste it!

Bring your links, your flavors, and your confidence (we’ll supply the crowd, the bragging rights, and probably a few bad sausage puns).

🗓 When: March 28, 2026
📍 Where: Hermann, Missouri
🏆Why: Eternal glory, shiny awards, and the right to say your wurst really is the best.
👉How to Enter: https://mms.hermannareachamber.com/members/evr/reg_event.php?orgcode=HCOC&evid=96773525

So, fire up those grinders, polish those casings, and join us for 45 years of tradition, competition, and the finest wurst celebration in the Midwest!