Hermann Visitor Information Center at the Amtrak Station

08/14/2026

If you are heading to the Missouri State Fair, be sure to stop in and see Ollie! Register to win FREE Amtrak Missouri River Runner tickets!

Come see us at The Missouri State Fair. Our booth is located in the MoDOT Highway Gardens Building. Register to win ticket on The Missouri River Runner! Ollie will be there too!

07/25/2026

It is certainly a hot one today! If you need to cool off while waiting on the train, come grab a cold soda from our new machine! It’s right by our lockers! It also has our local Calvin’s 1836 Root Beer in it. If you haven’t tried it, you absolutely should!

07/22/2026

What an incredible day that we were fortunate to host the Big Boy at our station, Monday, July 20, 2026, as it made its way across the United States on its coast-to-coast tour.

07/20/2026

☀️☀️Sunday evening reminder: Pop up tents are allowed on Wharf Street after 9:00.
South side of Wharf Street along the curb & gutter. Protect yourself from the sun!!!

☀️☀️Sunday evening reminder: Pop up tents are allowed on Wharf Street after 9:00.
South side of Wharf Street along the curb & gutter. Protect yourself from the sun!!!

Hermann is excited and honored to host the Union Pacific BIG BOY 4014 Steam Locomotive on Monday, July 20, 2026.

The BIG BOY is the largest working steam locomotive in the world, and is touring the country to celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary.

Whistle Stop at the Hermann Station is 2:15 – 2:30 pm. Time may be adjusted, so please watch this page for updates.

Come early, get your parking spot, set up your pop-up tent, put your lawn chairs on Wharf Street and the Riverfront Park, then enjoy our beautiful town! Businesses will be open and ready to greet you with our Hermann Hospitality! More details below.

RIVERFRONT PARK (EAST/UPPER PARK)
*Riverfront Park will be CLOSED for vehicle parking at 9:00 am or earlier. Parking is on a first-come, first serve basis. Come early!
*Commemorative t-shirts for sale on the Riverfront Park.
*Additional restrooms will be located on the Riverfront Park.

RIVERFRONT PARK (WEST/LOWER PARK)
*Boats will be able to access the West/Lower Parking Lot only, until 9:00 am.
*Boats and vehicles must be off the Riverfront by 9:00 am, or they must remain until after the Big Boy has left, pedestrians have left, and the Hermann Police Department deem it is safe to exit.

VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER at HERMANN STATION
*The Hermann Whistle Stop Heritage Foundation will sell cold bottled water inside the station.
*Restrooms inside, with additional restrooms outside.
*30 Minute parking spots closed to allow Hermann Ambulance parking.
*No lawn chairs or additional seating on the Station Plaza/Sidewalk.

WHARF STREET
*The Wharf Street entrance at 1st & Gutenberg by the Red Caboose, will be CLOSED for PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC ONLY at 9:00 am or earlier, when deemed necessary by the Hermann Police Department.
*There will be NO PARKING on Wharf Street. Vehicles may be towed at owner’s expense.
*Pop Up Tents (for protection from sun) will be allowed on the South side of Wharf Street. Limited spaces available, first come, first serve.

PARKING
*Riverfront Park until 9:00 am
*Streets in the downtown.
*5th Street, south of the Amphitheater, including grass area between 5th and Frene Creek.
*Around the Lions Club Soccer Field, 8th & Mozart Streets
*Hermann Hill Event Center, 165 Highway 100 East, 2 gravel parking lots and parking spaces on the hill.
*Bus parking on Gutenberg Street lot, across from Amphitheater

TRANSPORTATION
https://visithermann.com/transportation/
*Hermann Trolley will offer FREE rides around town, and will pick up guests from anywhere in Hermann.

PRINTABLE MAPS
Downtown Hermann and Greater Hermann Area (2 pages), and City Park Map (1 page)
https://visithermann.com/printable-map/

MORE INFORMATION
For more information about Hermann, go to https://visithermann.com/
The Hermann Visitor Information Center is located in the Hermann Station.
Call/Text: 573-789-0711
Email: [email protected]
Staff is on-site: Monday – Saturday, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm; Sunday, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

We look forward to a wonderful, historic, whistle stop day!

07/19/2026

We are so excited that Ollie is joining us tomorrow to see the Big Boy!

Not only is the Big Boy coming to town tomorrow, but so is Ollie! He will be available for pictures from approximately 1:00 pm - 3 pm. He will be located in the Hermann Station, unless it’s cool enough for him to go outside.
Be patient with him tomorrow, he will need to take several breaks to keep cool!

Missouri River Runner

07/16/2026

We are so excited to have the Big Boy stopping in Hermann!!

☀️☀️Sunday evening reminder: Pop up tents are allowed on Wharf Street after 9:00.
South side of Wharf Street along the curb & gutter. Protect yourself from the sun!!!

Hermann is excited and honored to host the Union Pacific BIG BOY 4014 Steam Locomotive on Monday, July 20, 2026.

The BIG BOY is the largest working steam locomotive in the world, and is touring the country to celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary.

Whistle Stop at the Hermann Station is 2:15 – 2:30 pm. Time may be adjusted, so please watch this page for updates.

Come early, get your parking spot, set up your pop-up tent, put your lawn chairs on Wharf Street and the Riverfront Park, then enjoy our beautiful town! Businesses will be open and ready to greet you with our Hermann Hospitality! More details below.

RIVERFRONT PARK (EAST/UPPER PARK)
*Riverfront Park will be CLOSED for vehicle parking at 9:00 am or earlier. Parking is on a first-come, first serve basis. Come early!
*Commemorative t-shirts for sale on the Riverfront Park.
*Additional restrooms will be located on the Riverfront Park.

RIVERFRONT PARK (WEST/LOWER PARK)
*Boats will be able to access the West/Lower Parking Lot only, until 9:00 am.
*Boats and vehicles must be off the Riverfront by 9:00 am, or they must remain until after the Big Boy has left, pedestrians have left, and the Hermann Police Department deem it is safe to exit.

VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER at HERMANN STATION
*The Hermann Whistle Stop Heritage Foundation will sell cold bottled water inside the station.
*Restrooms inside, with additional restrooms outside.
*30 Minute parking spots closed to allow Hermann Ambulance parking.
*No lawn chairs or additional seating on the Station Plaza/Sidewalk.

WHARF STREET
*The Wharf Street entrance at 1st & Gutenberg by the Red Caboose, will be CLOSED for PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC ONLY at 9:00 am or earlier, when deemed necessary by the Hermann Police Department.
*There will be NO PARKING on Wharf Street. Vehicles may be towed at owner’s expense.
*Pop Up Tents (for protection from sun) will be allowed on the South side of Wharf Street. Limited spaces available, first come, first serve.

PARKING
*Riverfront Park until 9:00 am
*Streets in the downtown.
*5th Street, south of the Amphitheater, including grass area between 5th and Frene Creek.
*Around the Lions Club Soccer Field, 8th & Mozart Streets
*Hermann Hill Event Center, 165 Highway 100 East, 2 gravel parking lots and parking spaces on the hill.
*Bus parking on Gutenberg Street lot, across from Amphitheater

TRANSPORTATION
https://visithermann.com/transportation/
*Hermann Trolley will offer FREE rides around town, and will pick up guests from anywhere in Hermann.

PRINTABLE MAPS
Downtown Hermann and Greater Hermann Area (2 pages), and City Park Map (1 page)
https://visithermann.com/printable-map/

MORE INFORMATION
For more information about Hermann, go to https://visithermann.com/
The Hermann Visitor Information Center is located in the Hermann Station.
Call/Text: 573-789-0711
Email: [email protected]
Staff is on-site: Monday – Saturday, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm; Sunday, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

We look forward to a wonderful, historic, whistle stop day!

07/14/2026

What a great opportunity to see the Oscar Mayer Weinermobile! Come visit us tomorrow!

The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is rolling into town Wednesday, July 15!
When: Noon - 2 PM
Where: Hermann Lumber parking lot, 603 Market Street

Hermann’s own, Ketchup Kampbell, and Lunchmeat Luke can't wait to "ketchup" with everyone, so come say hey!

07/03/2026

Stop by and grab a little flag or pinwheel to celebrate America’s 250th! There’s even a code for 10% off your next Amtrak Missouri River Runner ticket!! Thanks, Ollie!

07/01/2026

Come enjoy a great weekend in Hermann!
✅Reserve your lodging
✅Reserve your Amtrak Missouri River Runner tickets
✅Pack your bags
✅Enjoy the weekend.
https://visithermann.com/

A very special “thank you” to the Hermann Area Chamber of Commerce who is the lead organization on the FreedomFest activities.

FreedomFest Schedule of Events 2026:

🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 Friday, July 3 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸
5:00 pm
City Pool Closing Early

6:00 pm
Parade
Parade Theme: “Celebrating Heritage & Horizons”
Line-Up: Enter from 7th or 9th Street into Goethe.
Route: 8th and Washington by Elementary School > 6th Street > Market Street > 4th Street > Schiller Street > 1st Street > Right on Gutenberg Street.
Applications appreciated by Wednesday, July 1. Bring to Chamber office/License Bureau.

7:00 pm (Update 6/29/26 9:30 am)
FREE Concert, Hermann City Band, moved to Hermann High School Auditorium

RIVERFRONT PARK (EAST/UPPER PARK)
*NEW in 2026, the fireworks will be launched from the far East end of the Riverfront Park.
*Riverfront Park will be CLOSED ALL DAY on Friday, July 3.
*Vehicles may be towed at the owner’s expense and/or ticketed.
*The Riverfront Park will be closed for PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC ONLY.

HANDICAPPED PARKING
*There are 4 Handicapped Parking Spots and 11 Regular Parking Spots by the Mason Griffith Park Pavilion.
*All 15 of those Parking Spots will be for Handicapped Parking ONLY on a first come, first serve basis, until 8:00 pm.
*Handicapped plates/tags must be displayed.

BOATS (WEST/LOWER PARK)
*Boats will be able to access the West/Lower Parking Lot only, until full.
*Boats must be off the parking lot by 7:00 pm. If not departed by 7:00 pm, you must remain parked until after the fireworks display.

AFTER FIREWORKS DISPLAY
*Boats and vehicles will NOT be allowed to exit the Riverfront Park until AFTER pedestrians have exited, and when the Hermann Police Department determines it is safe.

PRIMITIVE CAMPING
*NO Primitive Camping until after the fireworks display.

WHARF STREET
*The Wharf Street entrance at 1st & Gutenberg by the Red Caboose, will be CLOSED to PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC ONLY at 8:00 pm or earlier, when deemed necessary by the HPD.

CHRISTOPHER S. BOND BRIDGE
*No parking allowed on the Christopher S. Bond Bridge before or during Fireworks Display.

7:00 pm
Food Vendors at Riverfront Park
Lions Club: Kettle Korn, Bottled Water
Scouts: Sno Cones, Funnel Cakes, Soft Drinks, Water
Hermann Area District Hospital Auxiliary: Hot Dogs & Desserts
Music provided by Mark Wallace

9:15 pm/Dusk
Fireworks Display
*Donations accepted for fireworks display greatly appreciated. Donations may be given to the Chamber of Commerce or put in the bucket at the Lion’s Club stand.
*Restrooms available at the Riverfront Park and Amtrak Station.

🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 Saturday, July 4 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸

City Pool Closed

8:00 am, Riverfront Park
Run for the Patriots 5K Run/Walk (All Ages) & Silent Auction
Event starts and ends at Riverfront Park Pavilion
10:00 am
Silent Auction Ends, 5K Winners Announced
Sponsored by Hermann Area Chamber of Commerce.
Benefits Hermann VFW.

10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Ring the School Bell
Historic Hermann Museum, 4th & Schiller

2:00 – 6:00 pm
5th Street, at the Amphitheater, will be CLOSED

2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Kids Activities, Clara Eitmann-Messmer Amphitheater
-Food Trucks on west side of Gutenberg
-Kid’s Activities, Ducky Dash
-Chalk Art, Giant Jenga, Soccer Balls, Corn Hole, Bubbles, Face Painting, Hula Hoops, and Ducky Dash.

3:00 pm
Sign-Up begins for Kiddie Tractor Pull

4:00 pm, On 5th Street
Kiddie Tractor Pull

7:00 pm
“National Treasure” movie, Showboat Community Theatre

🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 Sunday, July 5 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸
1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
FREE Swim Day
Hermann City Pool
Safety Notice: When capacity is reached, admission will be one-in, one-out.

Come enjoy our Nation's 250th in Hermann!

06/21/2026

Happy birthday, Ollle!! We will celebrate in Hermann with you next month!!

It's Ollie's 2nd Birthday! Wish him a Happy Birthday and share our post so he gets even more birthday wishes!🚆🎈🎉
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