Willkommen in Dubois County
Stop by the Dubois County Visitor Center for a complimentary cookie! Come say “Willkommen,” enjoy a treat, and start planning your Strassenfest experience! Free to the public.
27 events found.
Events for July 30, 2026
Strassenfest Stein Display
Browse a collection of steins from previous Strassenfests. Free event
Dubois County Museum Exhibits
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 special displays for […]
Jasper Chamber of Commerce
Selling German flags, buntings, bows and German clothing. Pickup maps, brochures, etc. Register for a Strassenfest Basket full of goodies!! Contact us at 812-482-6866 or visit us online at www.jasperin.org. […]
Lions Club of Jasper Box Parade
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 […]
Celebration Singers
Singing a prelude to the Opening Ceremonies with patriotic songs. Free event.
Opening Ceremonies 2026
Welcome to the 48th 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 […]
Baby Photo Contest
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. […]
Live May Pole Performance
Children dressed in traditional Bavarian clothing weave ribbon around a freshly cut Pine Tree. Free event.
Parade to the Beer Garden
Join the Parade following Opening Ceremonies as it departs the Willkommen Stage and proceeds into the Bier Garten for the ceremonial tapping of the first keg. Must be 21 and […]
Dance By Mallory Performance
Part of the Tänzer Präsentieren (Dancers Showcase) See Jazz, Pom, Lyrical, and Hip Hop routines performed by dancers of various ages. Routines are choreographed and taught by Mallory Humbert. Also, […]
Das Glockenspiel Performance
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. Free event with Thursday […]
Tänzer Präsentieren (Dancers Showcase)
Join us for the 3rd 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 […]
The Alpen Echos & Chardon Polka Band
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 […]
Kinderchor Performance
Children dressed in Bavarian clothing, present a German concert directed by Mary Burke. Free event.
Dad’s Root Beer Mug Holding Contest
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 […]
Landler Dance Performance
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 Central Academy of Performing Arts Performance
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 […]
Stein Holding Contest
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 […]
Das Schokospiel – A Chocolate Game
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 […]
Hodgini Gymnastics Performance
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 […]
JHS & JMS Dance Teams with Shake Rattle & Roll Dancers
Part of the Tänzer Präsentieren (Dancers Showcase) The Jasper High School competition team (coached by Jordan Beach) and Jasper Middle School competition team (coached by Lydia Hedinger) will be performing […]
Log Sawing Contest
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 register and […]
Polka Contest
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 […]
Role Call Line Dancing
Line Dancing, instructed by Country Fusion instructor, Jill Wigand of Jasper, offers fun and welcoming beginner and intermediate classes for all ages. Classes are held at the Habig Center in […]
Chicken Dance Contest
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 […]