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  • Children’s Chicken Dance Contest

    Glockenspiel Stage

    Win prizes as participants show off their Chicken Dance moves. Limited spots for each of the 4 age groups. Registration required at event. Free event for age sunder 21 years old.

  • 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"

  • Bankltantz – Bench Dance

    Glockenspiel Stage

    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.

  • 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 […]

  • 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.

  • 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"

  • 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.

  • Vienna: A Billy Joel Tribute

    Willkommen Stage

    Vienna is a dynamic 8-piece ensemble that brings the iconic music of Billy Joel to life. Featuring Nashville’s finest studio musicians, the band is led by the incredibly talented Hal Stephens, whose voice and passion perfectly capture the essence of Billy Joel himself. “Vienna: A Tribute to Billy Joel” will take you on a musical […]

  • Children’s Chocolate Eating Contest

    Glockenspiel Stage

    Each participant will consume chocolate. First one to eat everything wins! Registration is required. Sponsored by Jasper Flowers & Gifts. FREE event for ages 8 to 16.

  • Youth Ice Cream Eating Contest

    Glockenspiel Stage

    Each participant will consume ice cream. First one to eat everything wins! Registration is required. Sponsored by Dairy Queen. 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"

  • Adult Mug Holding Contest

    Glockenspiel Stage

    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 (18 - 20 years of age).

  • Adult Pretzel Eating Contest

    Glockenspiel Stage

    Each participant will consume two large soft pretzels. First one to eat everything wins! Male and female divisions. Free event for ages 18 and up.

  • 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 […]

  • Strassenfest Golf Scramble

    Buffalo Trace Golf Course 1718 Jackson St., Jasper, IN

    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 […]

  • St. Joseph German Heritage Mass

    St. Joseph Catholic Church 1029 Kundeck St., Jasper, IN

    Join us in a Catholic mass celebrating our German heritage.

  • Precious Blood Quilt Show

    Precious Blood Church 1385 W 6th St., Jasper, IN

    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 the quilt of month. Quilts will be available for purchase

  • Holy Family Polka Mass

    Holy Family Catholic Church 950 Church Ave., Jasper, IN

    Join us for a Catholic mass held with Polka Music.

  • Stein Display

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

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

  • Strassenfest Parade

    Downtown Jasper

    We hope you'll join in the fun for an annual favorite, the Jasper Strassenfest Parade, sponsored by the Optimist Club of Jasper!  See the lineup of entries HERE. Parade Route Map 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 […]

  • Dubois County Museum Exhibits

    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 exhibit on the history of our county’s many woodworking businesses, stone carving and Sister Cities displays. General Adult Admission – $5. High School – $3.Elementary and Middle […]

  • Celebration Singers Public Concert

    Holy Family Catholic Church 950 Church Ave., Jasper, IN

    Celebration Singers will present a program featuring a mix of spiritual, patriotic, and familiar standards.