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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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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. […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]