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Hello, Saturday! Heaven came in the form of Oktoberfest in gorgeous Hermann, Missouri today... 

St. Louis Weekend Happening: October 24-26

Kimmswick Apple Butter Festival 

October 25-26, 2014
10am-5pm

This festival is one NOT to miss!  In fact, Steve and I have taken the boys to this annual fall festival since they were babies.   Drawing almost 100,000 people per year and less than 30 minutes from St. Louis, escape to Kimmswick for casual day of Fall fun, including crafts, holiday shopping, pumpkin carving, live entertainment, food, drink, and more.

In addition, watch the Kimmswick Historical Society make fresh apple butter in front of your eyes and purchase a fresh jar.

Festival is FREE, though parking is $5.00


WEB: http://www.missourimarketplace.net/applebutterfestival.html 
FACEBOOK:  https://www.facebook.com/applebutterfestival 

Halloween in the Central West End 

October 25, 2014
11am-12am

Set in the vibrant cosmopolitan Central West End with a backdrop of tree-lined streets and stately turn of the century mansions, the annual CWE Halloween is the can’t miss celebration of the season. Festivities kick-off with family fun daytime activities and as the sun sets, the party continues with an adults only bash…the Adult Costume Contest and Party-legendary for its elaborate, complex and outrageous costumes.

CWE Halloween is open to the public and free to attend. Adults interested in participating in the Adult Costume Contest are required to pay a nominal entry fee

WEB:  http://www.thecwe.org/events/halloween-in-the-cwe-2/

Oktoberfest in Hermann 

October 25-26, 2014
Times and activities vary

Less than an hour from St. Louis, Hermann celebrates its German heritage with four weekends of German music, dancing and food, all set against a backdrop of glorious fall color. This is your last weekend to enjoy the fun!

HERE is the full weekend calender!

Lemp Mansion Halloween Bash

October 25, 2014
8pm-12:30am

The Lemp Mansion, one of the most haunted mansions in the country, is home to St. Louis’s favorite Halloween party. This is the place for people who like their Halloween as spooky and macabre as possible. Dress up in your most creative costume and mix with Lemp’s authentic ghosts and poltergeists for a rowdy bash filled with food, music and tasty adult beverages. The $55 admission price includes multiple buffets spread throughout the rooms of the house, live music by several top local bands, an open bar and costume contests with cash prizes.

$60/Advance; $65/ at Door
Reservations Required, 314-664-8024

3322 Demenil Place
St. Louis, MO 63118
(314) 664-8024

WEB:  http://www.lempmansion.com/bash.htm

#108 East Second St. - Hermann...

This beautiful 1879 Hermann Victorian, the former Angels in the Attic Bed & Breakfast, is for sale again. Last time it was on the market, it was for $461,00 in 2004. It hit the market YESTERDAY as a short sale. It is currently available for $279,000 by Drewel Realty.

This GORGEOUS piece of property boasts 3 full stories and 4500 square feet, including 7 bedrooms, 9 baths (each bedroom has a private bathroom), original carvings and millwork, original stained glass windows, a newer 3 story fire escape, a professionally finished lower level with a second kitchen (additional 1500 sq feet not included in total sq footage), and a carriage house with separate utilities and a fireplace.

This is an AMAZING investment opportunity, particularly if interested in opening your own B& B smack in the middle of Missouri Wine Country, a little over an hour from St. Louis, and only blocks from the river and the Hermann train station. HERE is a link to a virtual online tour for a more in depth view of the property. For more information or a personal tour, please email me at cdnandthecity@charter.net or call me at 314-452-7575.