Plan Your Visit to Hermann, Missouri
Make It a GetawayWhether you’re coming for a tasting flight, cocktails with friends, a distillery tour, or a weekend in Hermann, we’d love to welcome you to Lionheart Whiskey Co. Located in the heart of historic downtown Hermann, our tasting room is an easy stop while exploring shops, restaurants, live music, and seasonal events around town. Lionheart is a great destination on its own — and even better as part of a full Hermann getaway.
How to Choose
When to Visit
Hermann hosts events throughout the year, from heritage festivals and seasonal celebrations to tastings, markets, and live entertainment. There are several official events calendars to see what else is happening while you’re in town.
Weekday vs Weekends
If you prefer a quieter visit, weekdays and non-festival weekends generally offer a slower pace. If you enjoy a more energetic atmosphere, plan your trip around one of Hermann’s larger event weekends.
A Few Tips Before You Come
Hermann weekends can fill up quickly during festival season, so planning ahead is always wise — especially if you’d like to book lodging, reserve tours, or attend ticketed events.
For the most relaxed experience, consider pairing your Lionheart visit with an overnight stay and building in time to explore the rest of downtown at your own pace.
Distillery Tours
Get a behind-the-scenes look at how our bold spirits are made, hear our story, and enjoy a guided tasting flight — capped off with a hands-on lesson in crafting the perfect Old Fashioned. Walk-ins welcome.
Pairings & Events
Join us for one-of-a-kind whiskey pairings, small corporate retreats, or private gatherings. We host curated events designed to delight your senses and bring people together — all centered around our bold, small-batch spirits.
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Stay on Site with Rickhouse Retreats
Extend your Lionheart experience by booking one of our guest suites on site through Rickhouse Retreats.
Just steps from our tasting room, downtown shops, restaurants, and the Amtrak station, it’s an easy and inviting way to settle into Hermann without ever feeling far from the action. The same welcoming, personable hospitality we’ve built inside Lionheart is now spilling into this next chapter, giving guests a chance to stay closer to the experience, not just visit it.
As we complete renovations throughout the property and buildings, future perks will include access to a guest lounge and deck overlooking downtown sidewalks and nightlife. And if the timing is right, you might even catch our team out there enjoying it too.
Annual
Lionheart & Partner Events
In addition to Hermann’s town-wide calendar, here are a few events to keep on your radar:
Missouri Bourbon & Bacon
COLUMBIA, MISSOURI | TICKETED
Inspired by a love for bacon and bourbon this festival is typically first Saturday in February, tickets sold in advance.
Valentine Pairing at Lionheart
Valentine’s Weekend | LIMITED SEATING
Come join us for a romantic pairing! Enjoy a neat pour along with two seasonal cocktails, each paired with a delectable small bite. This event is a perfect way to enjoy a magical evening for couples. Historically starts at 6:30pm, Concludes at 8:30pm, at our Tasting Room.
Brunch Pairing at Lionheart
05.02.26 | LIMITED SEATING
Come join us for a fun and flavorful whiskey pairing! Enjoy a neat pour along with two seasonal cocktails, each paired with a delectable small bite. This event is perfect way to enjoy a morning out with your gal pals (gents welcome too!).
The optional upgrade includes a delectable take-home.
Lionheart's 4th Anniversary
06.17-20.26 | OPEN HOUSE
Join us as we celebrate another year at Lionheart Whiskey Co. with an open house-style anniversary event. Stop in for drinks, special offerings, and a chance to raise a glass with us in Hermann.
Missouri Bourbon Festival in Hermann
08.01.26 | TICKETED
Hosted in Hermann each August, the Missouri Bourbon Festival is a ticketed celebration of Missouri distilling featuring tastings, education, food, music, and vendors at Copper Mule Distillery. It’s one of the standout bourbon weekends of the year in Hermann.
Boots & Bourbon in Rosebud
09.12.26 | TICKETED
Held each September in Rosebud, Missouri, Boots & Bourbon is a spirited community event that blends country atmosphere, whiskey culture, and a good excuse to gather. Guests can expect an evening built around bourbon, boots, and a lively social setting, making it a fun outing for those who enjoy local events with a little western flair.
HogsHead Smokefest in Hermann
09.19.26 | TICKETED
One of Hermann’s most distinctive events, Smokefest features an amateur BBQ competition, whiskey, cigars, live music, and charitable giving for an atmosphere that feels both laid-back and eventful.
Hermann Harvest Festival
09.26.26 | TICKETS AT THE GATE
Harvestfest adds a family-friendly fall energy to Hermann with shopping, food, and seasonal fun around town. Past events have included: crafts and home décor, clothing, permanent jewelry, baked goods, antiques, handmade goods, food trucks, a petting zoo, and bounce houses for kids.
Charity Chili Cookoff
11.08.26 | TICKETS AT THE DOOR
Join us for our annual Chili Cookoff to raise funds for a local charity. $20 at the door includes unlimited chili tasting, 1 drink pass, 1 vote. Additional votes for People’s Choice can be purchased to benefit the charity. Starts at 11am, ends at 2pm.
November Pairing
Date TBA | LIMITED SEATING
Come join us for a fun and festive pairing! Enjoy a neat pour along with two seasonal cocktails, each paired with a delectable small bite. This event is a perfect way to enjoy a magical evening for both couples or groups. Starts at 6:30pm, Concludes at 8:30pm, at our Tasting Room.
Witches & Wine
3rd Thurs October | TICKETED
Held each October on Schiller Street, Witches & Wine is a 21+ ladies’ night out with wine, food, dancing, local vendors, shopping, and a costume contest—all wrapped in a festive fall atmosphere downtown. It’s a fun way to experience Hermann during Oktoberfest season with a more playful, themed evening mixed in. We stay open late to enjoy the festivities!
Oktoberfest in Hermann
10.01-31.26 | EXTENDED HOURS
Each weekend in October, Hermann comes alive with Oktoberfest. It’s an annual celebration of German heritage, fall traditions, good food, drinks, music, and small-town charm throughout downtown. Check the official festival page for details and schedules on VisitHermann.com. We limit tours during this time to maintain the quality of guest experiences.
December Pairing
Date TBA | LIMITED SEATING
Come join us for a fun and festive pairing! Enjoy a neat pour along with two seasonal cocktails, each paired with a delectable small bite. This event is a perfect way to enjoy a magical evening for both couples or groups. Starts at 6:30pm, Concludes at 8:30pm, at our Tasting Room.
Hermann Santa Rampage
Date TBA | TICKETED
Held each December, Santa Rampage is a festive pub crawl for a good cause, bringing a whole crowd of Santas through downtown in support of local charity efforts. It’s one of the town’s more playful holiday traditions and adds a lively, spirited energy to Hermann’s Christmas season.
Want Lionheart at Your Event?
Bring Lionheart to your event with our mobile bar trailer, available for weddings, private parties, corporate events, and festivals. We deliver more than drinks: we create an elevated, memorable experience with warm hospitality, strong visual presence, and the kind of atmosphere guests talk about afterward.
At festivals and public events, the trailer becomes more than a service point. It adds character, draws attention, and helps create a memorable overall attendee experience.
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