Polka Contest
Bier GartenCome 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 […]
July 31 - August 3, 2025
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Chicken Dance Contest
Bier GartenGet 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 […]
Hot Shot Basketball Contest
VU Jasper Ruxer Gym 850 College Ave., Jasper, INVincennes University Jasper Campus will host its annual “Hot Shot Basketball Shooting Contest” Friday, August 2nd as part of the 2024 Jasper Strassenfest. The contest is free and there will […]
Antique Tractor Show
2nd & Clay Street 229 W 2nd St., Jasper, INAntique tractors on display. May be dependent on weather. Show off your antique tractor with an afternoon tractor drive.
Stein Display
Jasper Public Library 100 3rd Avenue Suite B, Jasper, INBrowse a collection of steins from previous Strassenfests. Free to the public.
Art Exhibitions
Thyen Clark Cultural Center 100 3rd Ave, Jasper, INDuring Strassenfest, Jasper Arts will offer extended gallery hours at the Thyen-Clark Cultural Center, allowing festival-goers to explore a variety of exhibitions showcasing local, regional, and national artists. Stop by […]
Dubois County Museum Exhibits
Dubois County MuseumThe 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 […]
Accordian Music by Sandra Chastain
Glockenspiel StageStroll down to the Glockenspiel to enjoy live accordian music played by Sandra Chastain.
Strassenfest Golf Scramble
Buffalo Trace Golf Course 1718 Jackson St., Jasper, IN4 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. […]
Strings Inc.
Willkommen StageViolin players ages 3 and up will entertain you with several selections of beautiful music.
German Heritage Performances
Glockenspiel StageCome enjoy performances by the Willkommen Dancers and the Kinderchor singers!
Jasper FFA Kiddie Tractor Pull
German American Bank West Lot 711 Main Street, Jasper, INKiddie Tractor Pull - Open to kids of all ages weighing 0-100 lbs. We will have four weight classes: 0-45 lbs, 46-60 lbs, 61-75 lbs, and 76-100 lbs. No cost […]
Baby Photo Contest
American Mercantile 533 Main St., Jasper, INCast 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 […]
Children’s Chicken Dance Contest
Glockenspiel StageWin 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 ages under 21 years old
Strassenfest Hot Air Balloon Launch
Uebehor Toyota Field 788 W 12th Avenue, Jasper, INThis family friendly event has been a long time favorite for many attendees of the Strassenfest. Get up close to the balloons for pictures prior to take-off. Come out early […]
The Alpen Echos & Chardon Polka Band
Bier GartenTwo 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 […]
Das Glockenspiel Performance
Glockenspiel StageThe live action Glockenspiel performance starts at the top of the hour with a child ringing the bell as other children pop out of the Glockenspiel. As the "Strassenfest Favorite […]
Bankltantz – Bench Dance
Glockenspiel StageCome 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 StageMentors 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 […]
Schnitzelbank Song Sing-Along
Glockenspiel StageParticipants 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 […]
Stein Holding Contest
Bier GartenEach 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 […]
The Reelin’ In the Years Show
Willkommen StageWelcome to your memories! This concert, performed by the Michiana All-Stars is designed to stir up your “way back machine”. You will be hearing some of the very best songs […]
Children’s Chocolate Eating Contest
Glockenspiel StageEach participant will consume chocolate. First one to eat everything wins! Free event for ages 8 to 16. Sponsored by Jasper Flowers & Gifts.
Youth Ice Cream Eating Contest
Glockenspiel StageEach 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
Latest Strassenfest News
Picture this: It's lunch time during the Strassenfest and the smell of delicious fest cuisine fills the air as you stroll around the downtown square. Do you start off with a brat or a giant tenderloin? Maybe it's a walking taco, loaded nachos or a pizza burger and kraut balls served with an ice cold lemonade shakeup. The real question is how many giant cookies is too many for dessert?!
Your beloved community not-for-profit booths will return in less than 3 weeks with all your favorites! Check out the foodie map and tell us... What delicious fest food or drink are you dreaming about?! 🤤🍪🌭 jasperstrassenfest.org/foodie-guide/
St Paul Walking Taco, JHS band Lemonade Shakeup, DCA Sno Cone and a round of ring toss or ping pong skill toss.
Celestine Chicken Nachos, a lemonade shakeup, and a giant cookie for dessert for me!!