July 30- August 2, 2026
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. […]
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 be 18 to participate. Sponsored by Jasper Deutscher Verein and Werner Saw Mill. Free event.
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 […]
Vincennes University Jasper Campus will host the annual “Hot Shot Basketball Shooting Contest” as part of the Jasper Strassenfest. The contest is free and there will be divisions for boys and girls grades 2through 12, and for adults, including a Senior division for those 55 years and older. Participants must bring their own basketball. VUJ […]
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: $50/member and $75/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 […]
Kiddie 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 to participants. Prizes will be awarded.
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 first 100 participants. $10 entry fee. Sign up online or by clicking HERE! Voting takes place during business hours at American Mercantile or 6-8PM outside of the store during […]
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. […]
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.
Each participant will unwrap and consume delicious chocolate. First one to eat all the chololate wins! Registration is required. Free event for ages 8 to 16. Sponsored by Jasper Flowers & Gifts. Registration is required. Limited number of pre-registration at Jasper Flowers & Gifts,1524 Newton Street, Jasper.
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.
New this year! This game, developed by Germans, allows participants to show of their aptitude with a hammer by being the first person to drive a nail into the log by using the thin edge of the hammer. Participants must be 18+. Free event with registration required.
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 […]
Come walk or run this 5K course through the beautiful, downtown Jasper! Have fun and raise money for the local Catholic youth. Plaques will be awarded by age category. Register online:https://runsignup.com/Race/IN/Jasper/Wettlauf5K.Strollers welcome. No pets please
The Jasper Strassenfest Bike Ride is an annual cycling event held as part of the annual Strassenfest celebrations. The ride will start at the Jasper High School Tennis Athletic Facility parking lot. Participants have the option to choose from four scenic routes of approximately 12, 20, 50,and 65 miles, catering to various experience levels. The […]
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: $50/member and $75/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 […]
Antique tractors on display. Show off your antique tractor with an afternoon tractor drive at 1PM Saturday.
Hosted by The Holland Legion Riders Chapter 343.Entry fee $20.00. Dash plaques to the first 50. Awards at 3PM. Best of show: car/truck/bike/jeep. Top 40: 1999and older. Top 10: 2000 and newer. Club participation award. Motorcycle classes separate. Food and drinks available. Chili/Soup cook off tasting and voting tickets available. Also attending will be the […]
Join us for a fun and competitive mixed doubles tournament featuring two age divisions: 54 & Under and 55 & Over. Players are guaranteed multiple matches, with awards for top teams in each division. All skill levels welcome—come play, compete, and enjoy the game!$40 registration fee. Participants can register by visiting:https://www.duboiscountyrotary.com
Bring your fur babies and join us for the Pet Contest to benefit the Dubois County Humane Society! There will be four categories: Best Strassenfest Attire, Best Trick, Most Unique, and Cutest Pet. $5 fee per pet to enter.
We are off to the races but can you keep the pace? Join us in testing your trivia knowledge as you navigate your team through the county using our skillfully crafted clues and hints. Will your team be best owed the coveted first place trophy? Join us for live music and a good ole German […]
Obstacle course for ages 4, 5, 6, and 7 year olds. Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in each age group with a grand prize drawing for all participants. Entry fee is $5/child. Sponsored by Shiloh Church of Jasper.
New Location! Free Event - Tables for both experienced and novice players. Prizes donated by Jasper DeutscherVerein and area merchants.