July 31 - August 3, 2025
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.
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.
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"
Stroll down to the Glockenspiel to enjoy live accordion music played by Dana Welp.
Come enjoy this performance by the German Heritage Bankltanz (Bench Dancers). This energetic dance will have you clapping right along with the bench tapping. Free event.
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 […]
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"
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.
Calling all Parrotheads! There is going to be a bona fide, island-side, Margarita-tried, one-helluva-ride concert (party) put on by Eric Brown and the Boat Drinkers. Exploring all aspects of the legendary Jimmy Buffett's storied career, we will be playing every song from his greatest hits, some island inspired tunes, and his chart topping modern classics. […]
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 […]
Each participant will consume chocolate. First one to eat everything wins! Free event for ages 5 to 16.
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"
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 at the Glockenspiel Stage (16 - 20 years of age).
Each participant will consume two large Tell City soft pretzels. First one to eat everything wins! Male and female divisions. Free event for ages 18 and up
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.
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 […]
4 Person Handicapped Scramble Friday and Saturday. Non-Handicapped Scramble Sunday. Pre registration required at the golf course. Prizes determined by number of entries. Entry is per person: $40/member and $60/non-member. Entry fee is cash only. Bulletin board at the golf course will have a sign up sheet posted the first week of July. Sign-up for […]
Join us in a Catholic mass celebrating our German heritage.
75+ queen size and baby quilts that are hand quilted will be on display. The quilts will be used for the upcoming parish picnic and for 2024 quilt of month. Quilts will be available for purchase
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 […]
Join us for a Catholic mass held with Polka Music.
Browse a collection of steins from previous Strassenfests. Free to the public.
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 […]
Celebration Singers will present a program featuring a mix of spiritual, patriotic, and familiar standards.
