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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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Wettlauf 5K

    9th & Main Street Jasper, IN

    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 […]

  • Strassenfest Show N Shine Car Show & Chili Cookoff

    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 […]

  • Pet Contest

    Jaycee Park 1409 Bartley St., Jasper, IN

    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, […]

  • Junior Firefighter Challenge

    Fire Station #1 E 6th Street, Jasper, IN

    Kids, throw on your fire gear and grab a hose to put out the fire. Jasper Fire Department is hosting a Junior Fire Challenge for kids between the ages of […]

  • 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 […]

  • Das Kinderspiel (Children’s Games)

    Willkommen Stage

    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 […]

  • 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"

  • Banktanz Performance

    Glockenspiel Stage

    Come enjoy this performance by the German Heritage Banktanz (Bench Dancers). This energetic dance will have you clapping right along with the bench tapping. Free event.