July 30 & 31,

August 1 & 2, 2009

Located in beautiful, scenic and historic Jasper Indiana, the Jasper Strassenfest provides for family get-togethers, renewing of old friendships, making new acquaintances and having fun with an incredible number of activities for young and old, German or not.

It has become the greatest attraction in southern Indiana. Thousands of visitors flock to the predominantly German-Catholic community of appximately 14,000.

Traditional events and activities, carnival rides, dozens of booths and games were spread over several locations, with major events on and near the square in the very heart of Jasper. An "Unterhaltung" feature in the official Strassenfest program the Archbishop conducting the popular "Polka Mass" in three Catholic churches with German hymns interspersed.