Pet Contest

Jaycee Park 1409 Bartley St., Jasper, IN

Bring your four legged friends and join us for the Pet Contest to benefit the Dubois County Humane Society! There will be four categories: Best Strassenfest Attire, Best Trick, Most Unique, and Cutest Pet. There is a $5 fee per pet to enter.

Junior Firefighter Challenge

Fire Station #1 E 6th Street, Jasper, IN

Kids, throw on your fire gear and grab a hose to put out the fire. Jasper Fire Department is hosting a Junior Fire Challenge for kids between the ages of 3-8 years old. Each child will complete multiple challenges with the help of real firefighters to receive a prize. Pre-registration is not required.

Willkommen in Dubois County

Dubois County Visitor Center 248 E Third St. Suite C, Jasper, IN

Stop by the Dubois County Visitors Center to learn about all there is to experience at our attractions & events. Receive a free promo item & enter for a German themed giveaway basket! Free event.

Dubois County Museum Celebrates 25 Years in 2024

Dubois County Museum

The Dubois County Museum is your stop featuring the complete collection of Strassenfest booklets, buttons and mugs of all the past years. Be sure to check out the new exhibit on the history of our county’s many woodworking businesses that had its grand opening this spring. During the month of August, the museum will have […]

Jasper RC Flyers Strassenfest Fly In

Jasper RC Flyers Field 1103 S. 350 W., Jasper, IN

Spectators can watch all types of RC aircraft, a combat event, candy drop for the kids and use an RC Simulator.

Spirit of Jasper Train Rides

Jasper Train Depot 201 Mill Street, Jasper, IN

All aboard! Take a 1 hour train ride in one of the 3 beautifully renovated, climate controlled train cars. Rides are $10 per person. Tickets can be purchased at https://spiritofjaspertrain.com.

Strassenfest BBQ Competition

Thyen Clark Cultural Center 100 3rd Ave, Jasper, IN

Feast your eyes on some classic BBQ cookin'! Mix and mingle with the competitors, grab a bite from the Jasper Pub N' Grub and Oink Inc. Smokehouse house food trucks, and enjoy musical entertainment by Jasper High School Band members! Proceeds benefit the Jasper High School Band! Register your team and find more details HERE!

Das Kinderspiel (Children’s Games)

Willkommen Stage

Let the games begin! Obstacle course for ages 4, 5, 6, and 7. Medals- 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in each age group. Grand prize drawing. Cost: $5 per child. In case of rain the event will be held at the Shiloh Life Center at 1969 W SR 56. Sponsored by Shiloh Church of Jasper. Registration […]

Spirit of Jasper Train Rides

Jasper Train Depot 201 Mill Street, Jasper, IN

All aboard! Take a 1 hour train ride in one of the 3 beautifully renovated, climate controlled train cars. Rides are $10 per person. Tickets can be purchased at https://spiritofjaspertrain.com.

Spirit of Jasper Train Rides

Jasper Train Depot 201 Mill Street, Jasper, IN

All aboard! Take a 1 hour train ride in one of the 3 beautifully renovated, climate controlled train cars. Rides are $10 per person. Tickets can be purchased at https://spiritofjaspertrain.com.

Spirit of Jasper Train Rides

Jasper Train Depot 201 Mill Street, Jasper, IN

All aboard! Take a 1 hour train ride in one of the 3 beautifully renovated, climate controlled train cars. Rides are $10 per person. Tickets can be purchased at https://spiritofjaspertrain.com.

Spirit of Jasper Train Rides

Jasper Train Depot 201 Mill Street, Jasper, IN

All aboard! Take a 1 hour train ride in one of the 3 beautifully renovated, climate controlled train cars. Rides are $10 per person. Tickets can be purchased at https://spiritofjaspertrain.com.

German Heritage Performances

Glockenspiel Stage

Come enjoy performances by the German Heritage dancers and singers. Performances include the Willkommen dancers, the Kinderchor and the Bankertanz (Bench Dance) dancers.

Baby Photo Contest

American Mercantile 533 Main St., Jasper, IN

Cast your vote for your favorite baby! The Dubois County Breastfeeding Coalition sponsors this cute event. Open to ages newborn to 3 years old. Limited to first 100 participants. $10 entry fee. Sign up online at tinyurl.com/2024StrassenfestBabyPhoto

Schnitzelbank Song Sing-Along

Glockenspiel Stage

Participants from the audience hold picture signs from the Song as Kent Reyling leads the crowd in singing the traditional Schnitzelbank Song. The lyrics are in German and are printed on the signs. This high energy and fun performance is FREE to participate.

Spirit of Jasper Train Rides

Jasper Train Depot 201 Mill Street, Jasper, IN

All aboard! Take a 1 hour train ride in one of the 3 beautifully renovated, climate controlled train cars. Rides are $10 per person. Tickets can be purchased at https://spiritofjaspertrain.com.

Das Glockenspiel Performance

Glockenspiel Stage

The live action Glockenspiel starts at the top of the hour with a child ringing the bell as other children pop out to perform "Strassenfest Favorite Things"

Learn to Dance the Schuhplattler and Chicken Dance

Glockenspiel Stage

Learn to Dance the Schuhplattler and the Chicken Dance. The Schuhplattler dance is also knows as the Slap Dance. The 6 easy steps are easy to learn and fun to do. Children will be selected to come on stage. The Chicken Dance contest will follow the Schuhplattler Dance. The Strassenfest Queens and Court will select […]

Das Glockenspiel Performance

Glockenspiel Stage

The live action Glockenspiel starts at the top of the hour with a child ringing the bell as other children pop out to perform "Strassenfest Favorite Things"

Dad’s Root Beer Mug Holding Contest

Glockenspiel Stage

Mentors for Youth presents Dad’s Rootbeer Mug Holding Contest for Kids. Children hold a weighted Dad’s Rootbeer mug straight in front of them without movement. Any movement and the child is eliminated. Last child in each age group wins the Dad’s Rootbeer prize. Limited number of spots available for each age group. Free Event for […]

Children’s Chocolate Eating Contest

Glockenspiel Stage

Each participant will consume chocolate. First one to eat everything wins! Free event for ages 5 to 16.

Das Glockenspiel Performance

Glockenspiel Stage

The live action Glockenspiel starts at the top of the hour with a child ringing the bell as other children pop out to perform "Strassenfest Favorite Things"

Dubois County Museum Celebrates 25 Years in 2024

Dubois County Museum

The Dubois County Museum is your stop featuring the complete collection of Strassenfest booklets, buttons and mugs of all the past years. Be sure to check out the new exhibit on the history of our county’s many woodworking businesses that had its grand opening this spring. During the month of August, the museum will have […]

Strassenfest Parade

Downtown Jasper

  An annual favorite, don’t miss the exciting Jasper Strassenfest Parade, sponsored by the Optimist Club of Jasper!  Find a printable parade entries list HERE. Entries will have the opportunity to win the following awards: Chairman’s award…business float that exhibits best overall excellence Parade Marshall’s award.…non-business float that exhibits best overall excellence Strassenfest award…best reinforcement of German theme Heart […]