July 30- August 2, 2026
Come and see who will help to reign over the 2026 Jasper Strassenfest! The Little Miss and Mister pageant winners will receive a variety of prizes, donated from our sponsors, and you'll see all of the contestants riding in Sunday's parade. Tickets are $5.00 per person and will be available for purchase at the door. […]
Come and see who will reign over the 2026 Jasper Strassenfest! The Miss and Junior Miss pageants include scholarships awarded to Queens and First Runners-up. A variety of additional prizes, donated from our sponsors, are also included for the entire court and contestants of all pageants. Tickets are $5.00 per person and will be available […]
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.
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 for generations. Registration starts at 4:15 in German American Bank's parking lot between 6th and 7th streets and the parade starts at 5:10! Free event.
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. $10 entry fee. Sign up at Midwest Cafe or online HERE starting July 1. View the display located at American Mercantile during the Strassenfest. Voting […]
Children dressed in traditional Bavarian clothing weave ribbon around a freshly cut Pine Tree. Free event.
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, each year in May, dancers perform in the Dance By Mallory Showcase. Join us at the Strassenfest and enjoy fun performances with lively music by […]
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 performances at 7, 8, & 9PM.
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 hard work of our local students!
Children dressed in Bavarian clothing, present a German concert directed by Mary Burke. Free event.
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. […]
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 jazz, ballet, tap, hip-hop, pom, clogging, lyrical/contemporary, acro, acting, and music. Join our DCA Family today!
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 event. Free event for ages 3 to adult. Sponsored by Chocolate Bliss.
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 see members of Hodgini’s level 3, 4, Platinum, and Diamond competitive teams who hold 7 State Championship titles, 3 Midwest Regional Championship titles, even a […]
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 hip hop, pom, and jazz. These dedicated athletes train from May through March and compete from December through March, demonstrating months of hard work, teamwork, […]
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 Jasper, creating a lively and supportive environment where dancers can learn, move, and enjoy the rhythm of country line dancing together.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
Violin players ages 3 and up will entertain you with several selections of beautiful music.
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 […]
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. […]