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  • St. Joseph Polka Mass

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

    A Catholic mass held with Polka Music.

  • 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.

  • WITZ Strassenfest Superstar

    Willkommen Stage

      Introducing Strassenfest Superstar! WITZ is proud to bring you the first ever Strassenfest Superstar contest! Featuring local musicians showcasing their talents and competing for cash prizes, Strassenfest Superstar is sure to be your next favorite contest at the Strassenfest!

  • 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 on the signs. This high energy and fun performance is FREE to participate.

  • 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"

  • 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.

  • Small Town: A John Mellencamp Experience

    Willkommen Stage

    Small Town is the Nation’s best and most authentic John Mellencamp experience! This 7 piece band replicates 30+ years of the John Mellencamp music using violin, mandolin, accordion, melodica, keyboards, guitars and drums!!With over 25 chart topping hits like Jack and Diane, Cherry Bomb, ROCK in the USA, Small Town, Pink Houses, Check It Out, […]

  • 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.

  • Youth Ice Cream Eating Contest

    Glockenspiel Stage

    Each participant will consume ice cream. First one to eat everything wins! Registration is required. Sponsored by Dairy Queen. Free event for ages 4 to 16

  • 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"

  • 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.

  • Adult Mug Holding Contest

    Glockenspiel Stage

    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. Registration Required. Free event at the Glockenspiel Stage (18 - 20 years of age).

  • Adult Pretzel Eating Contest

    Glockenspiel Stage

    Each participant will consume a large Tell City German Pretzel. First one to eat everything wins! Male and female divisions. Registration required for this Free event for ages 18 and up.

  • 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 […]

  • Strassenfest Golf Scramble

    Buffalo Trace Golf Course 1718 Jackson St., Jasper, IN

    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 the scramble is first come first serve. […]

  • St. Joseph German Heritage Mass

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

    Join us in a Catholic mass celebrating our German heritage.

  • Precious Blood Polka Mass

    Precious Blood Church 1385 W 6th St., Jasper, IN

    A Catholic mass held with Polka Music.

  • Stein Display

    Jasper Public Library 100 3rd Avenue Suite B, Jasper, IN

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

  • Strassenfest Parade

    Downtown Jasper

    We hope you'll join in the fun for an annual favorite, the Jasper Strassenfest Parade, sponsored by the Optimist Club of Jasper! Entries for this year event are due by July 8th!  Find all the details and the official online entry form HERE. Notes from the Optimist Club: Entry Deadline (includes having this form submitted […]

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

  • Celebration Singers Public Concert

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

    Celebration Singers will present a program featuring a mix of spiritual, patriotic, and familiar standards.