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  • 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.

  • Hot Shot Basketball Contest

    VU Jasper Ruxer Gym 850 College Ave., Jasper, IN

    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 […]

  • Antique Tractor Show

    2nd & Clay Street 229 W 2nd St., Jasper, IN

    Antique 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, IN

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

  • 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 special displays for the 250th Birthday of the United States, the German and Pfaffenweiler exhibit, and much more. General Adult Admission – $5. High School – $3. Elementary […]

  • 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: $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 […]

  • Strings Inc.

    Willkommen Stage

    Violin players ages 3 and up will entertain you with several selections of beautiful music.

  • Jasper FFA Kiddie Tractor Pull

    German American Bank West Lot 711 Main Street, Jasper, IN

    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.

  • Baby Photo Contest

    American Mercantile 533 Main St., Jasper, IN

    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 […]

  • Strassenfest Hot Air Balloon Launch

    Uebelhor Toyota Field 788 W 12th Avenue, Jasper, IN

    This 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 around 5:30 to tailgate and watch as these large hot air balloons prepare to launch. Departure dependent on weather. Launch is scheduled for 7:00 pm. […]

  • The Alpen Echos & Chardon Polka Band

    Bier Garten

    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 several years at our fest. Free event in the Bier Garten (21+). Buttons required for entry.

  • Das Glockenspiel Performance

    Glockenspiel Stage

    The 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 Things" plays, children will dance on the Glockenspiel. Performances will take place at 7PM, 8PM, and 9PM.

  • Kinderchor Performance

    Glockenspiel Stage

    Children dressed in Bavarian clothing, present a German concertvdirected by Mary Burke. Free event.

  • Dad’s Root Beer Mug Holding Contest

    Glockenspiel Stage

    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. […]

  • 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.

  • The Boot Scoots

    Willkommen Stage

    Finally, a band bringing audiencesback to the golden era of country—when the hooks were big, the boots were moving, and every song felt like a Friday night. The Boot Scoots is a high-energy neo-traditional pop country cover band specializing in the iconic hits of the 1990s through the early 2000s. Fronted by three dynamic vocalists […]

  • 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.

  • Childrens Chocolate Eating Contest

    Glockenspiel Stage

    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.

  • 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.

  • Hammerschlagen

    Glockenspiel Stage

    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.

  • 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 […]