Das Schokospiel – A Chocolate Game

Glockenspiel Stage

Win chocolate by playing this traditional German game. Involves rolling dice & unwrapping 100’s of Strassenfest nickels. Chocolate Bliss will exchange the Strassenfest nickels for chocolate made especially for this event. Free event for ages 6 to adult. Sponsored by Chocolate Bliss.

Stein Display

Jasper Public Library 100 3rd Avenue Suite B, Jasper, IN

Browse a collection of steins from previous Strassenfests.  Free to the public.

Dubois County Museum Celebrates 25 Years

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 […]

Lions Club of Jasper Box Parade

German American Bank 711 Main Street, Jasper, IN

Jasper Lions Club is continuing the box parade tradition! Local children build creative, cardboard floats to form a parade. Don’t miss the event that has been part of our heritage for generations. Registration starts at 4:45 in German American Bank's west parking lot and the parade starts at 5:15! Free event.

First Thursday Artist Talk and Reception

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

Take in a breathtaking new exhibit by famed artist Ron Mack. Free appetizers and a cash bar will be available for those interested. Two additional exhibits featuring the Patoka Valley Quilters Guild and the Dubois County Art Guild will also be on display.

Celebration Singers

Willkommen Stage

Singing a prelude to the Opening Ceremonies with patriotic songs. Free event.

Opening Ceremonies 2024

Willkommen Stage

Welcome to the 46th annual Jasper Strassenfest! Join us for our opening ceremonies to kickoff this year’s festivities. Free event.  See what to expect at the ceremony and learn about other German Heritage activities HERE.

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 the first 100 participants. $10 entry fee. Sign up at Midwest Cafe or online HERE starting July 1.  View the display located at American Mercantile during the Strassenfest. Voting […]

Parade to the Beer Garden

Bier Garten

Join the parade to the Bier Garten for the ceremonial tapping of the first keg. Departs from Glockenspiel stage following first performance at 7pm. Free event in the Bier Garten (21+). Buttons required for entry.

Dance Central Academy of Performing Arts Performance

Willkommen Stage

Part of the Tänzer Präsentieren (Dancers Showcase) Dance Central Academy of the Performing Arts offers Dance, Music and Acting Classes for ages 3 and up. DCA provides qualified instruction for jazz, ballet, tap, hip-hop, pom, clogging, lyrical/contemporary, acro, acting, and music. Join our DCA Family today!

Das Glockenspiel Performance

Glockenspiel Stage

The live action Glockenspiel performance starts with a child ringing the bell to mark the hour. Children perform on the balcony as “Strassenfest Favorite Things” plays. The event concludes with selected audience members leading the audience in an Ein Prosit toast to the performers. Free event with Thursday performances at 7, 8, & 9PM.

Tänzer Präsentieren (Dancers Showcase)

Willkommen Stage

Join us for the first annual Tänzer Präsentieren! Featuring highlights from our local dance organizations, the Dancers Showcase will give you a chance to see the high-energy, fun moves, and hard work of our local students!

The Alpen Echos & Chardon Polka Band

Bier Garten

Two popular polka bands perform. The Alpen Echoes are a Strassenfest tradition & mainstay, while The Chardon Polka Band have been bringing new life and energy to polka music for several years at our fest. Free event in the Bier Garten (21+). Buttons required for entry.

Das Schokospiel

Glockenspiel Stage

Win chocolate by playing this traditional German game. Involves rolling dice and unwrapping 100’s of Strassenfest nickels. Chocolate Bliss will exchange the Strassenfest nickels for chocolate made especially for this event. Free event for ages 6 to adult. Sponsored by Chocolate Bliss.

Landler Dance Performance

Bier Garten

Enjoy a traditional dance performance. The Ländler is a Bavarian dance with German Waltz roots. Performed by members of the Jasper Deutscher Verein. Must be 21+ to enter Beer Garden.

Dance By Mallory Performance

Willkommen Stage

Part of the Tänzer Präsentieren (Dancers Showcase) See Jazz, Pom, and Hip Hop routines performed by dancers of various ages. Routines are choreographed and taught by Mallory Humbert. Enjoy fun performances with lively music by talented local dancers!

Stein Holding Contest

Bier Garten

Each participant stands straight up and holds a stein full of water at shoulder height with arm fully extended and arm parallel with the ground. Last person standing wins! Up to 16 participants per male and female divisions. Free event in the Bier Garten (21+). Buttons required for entry.

Dad’s Root Beer Mug Holding Contest

Glockenspiel Stage

Mentors for Youth presents Dad’s Root Beer Mug Holding Contest for Kids. Children hold a weighted Dad’s Root Beer 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 Root Beer prize. Limited number of spots available for each age group. […]

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. Find the song on page 55 of your Strassenfest booklet to sing […]

Hodgini Gymnastics Performance

Willkommen Stage

Part of the Tänzer Präsentieren (Dancers Showcase) Hodgini Gymnastics has been part of the Dubois County community for over 40 years, specializing in recreational and competitive gymnastics and tumbling. Come see members of Hodgini’s level 3, 4, Platinum, and Diamond competitive teams who hold 7 State Championship titles, 3 Midwest Regional Championship titles, even a […]

Log Sawing Contest

Glockenspiel Stage

Two person teams compete head to head to saw off an end of a tree stump using a traditional 2 man crosscut saw. Mens and Womens divisions. Must be 18 to participate. Sponsored by Jasper Deutscher Verein. Free event.

Jasper Dance Team Performance

Willkommen Stage

Part of the Tänzer Präsentieren (Dancers Showcase) The Jasper High School Dance Team and the Jasper Middle School Dance Team are competitive teams that compete from December through March. This past season, the JHS Dance Team won 4th place in pom at the NDA National Championship in Orlando. The Jasper Middle School Dance Team were […]

Polka Contest

Bier Garten

Come show off your dance moves! Dance your best traditional polka in front of everyone! Contestants will be eliminated as the polka plays with the last three being presented before the audience as a whole to cheer for their champion! Free event in the Bier Garten (21+). Buttons required for entry.

Chicken Dance Contest

Bier Garten

Get ready to squat, flap your wings, and strut your stuff! Join us on the dance floor as we dance the Chicken dance! All those on the dance floor will be eligible to win! At the end of the dance, the committee will select a winner for the night. Come out and be a part […]