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  • 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.

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Guided Tour of St. Joseph Church

    St. Joseph Catholic Church 1029 Kundeck St., Jasper, IN

    St. Joseph Parish will be offering free guided tours of our beautiful 145-year-old church and historic bell tower. Whether you want to explore the rich art and history of our […]

  • Stone Carving Demonstration

    Schaeffer Barn 150 3rd Ave., Jasper, IN

    Relive the past as members of the Dubois County Stone Carvers demonstrate the art of Hand Carving Stone Tablets.

  • Banished Into Paradise

    Alexander Schoolhouse

    “Banished into Paradise” a documentary about the emigration from Southwestern Germany to Dubois County in the 1800s. Watch in the historic Alexander Schoolhouse. Shows at 11AM, 1PM, and 3PM.

  • Guided Tour of St. Joseph Church

    St. Joseph Catholic Church 1029 Kundeck St., Jasper, IN

    St. Joseph Parish will be offering free guided tours of our beautiful 145-year-old church and historic bell tower. Whether you want to explore the rich art and history of our […]

  • Sheephead Tournament

    Friedman-Sturm House 405 Main Street, Jasper, IN

    New Location! Free Event - Tables for both experienced and novice players. Prizes donated by Jasper DeutscherVerein and area merchants.

  • Banished Into Paradise

    Alexander Schoolhouse

    “Banished into Paradise” a documentary about the emigration from Southwestern Germany to Dubois County in the 1800s. Watch in the historic Alexander Schoolhouse.

  • Guided Tour of St. Joseph Church

    St. Joseph Catholic Church 1029 Kundeck St., Jasper, IN

    St. Joseph Parish will be offering free guided tours of our beautiful 145-year-old church and historic bell tower. Whether you want to explore the rich art and history of our […]

  • Liederkranz German Band

    Bier Garten

    Resonating with the spirit of Germany since 2014, the Indianapolis Liederkranz German Band is a growing, passionate group of musicians dedicated to bringing authentic German music (and our takes on […]

  • Banished Into Paradise

    Alexander Schoolhouse

    “Banished into Paradise” a documentary about the emigration from Southwestern Germany to Dubois County in the 1800s. Watch in the historic Alexander Schoolhouse.

  • Holy Family Polka Mass

    Holy Family Catholic Church 950 Church Ave., Jasper, IN

    Join us for a Catholic mass held with Polka Music.

  • St. Joseph Polka Mass

    St. Joseph Catholic Church 1029 Kundeck St., Jasper, IN

    A Catholic mass held with Polka Music.

  • Live May Pole Performance

    4th & Main Street 403-401 Main St., Jasper, IN, United States

    Children dressed in traditional Bavarian clothing weave ribbon around a freshly cut Pine Tree. Free event.

  • Das Glockenspiel Performance

    Glockenspiel Stage

    The live action Glockenspiel starts at the top of the hour with a child ringing the bell as other children pop out to perform "Strassenfest Favorite Things"

  • Schnitzelbank Song Sing-Along

    Glockenspiel Stage

    Participants 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 […]

  • Das Glockenspiel Performance

    Glockenspiel Stage

    The live action Glockenspiel starts at the top of the hour with a child ringing the bell as other children pop out to perform "Strassenfest Favorite Things"