Little Miss and Mister Strassenfest Pageant
2026-07-25 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Redemption Christian Church, 1450 Energy Drive, Jasper, IN, 47546
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.
The Miss and Junior Miss Strassenfest pageant will take place later in the day at 6PM.

Miss and Junior Miss Strassenfest Pageant
2026-07-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Redemption Christian Church, 1450 Energy Drive, Jasper, IN, 47546
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 for purchase at the door.
The Little Miss and Mister pageant will take place earlier in the day at 2PM.

Willkommen in Dubois County
2026-07-30 08:00 - 17:45 | Dubois County Visitor Center, 248 E Third St. Suite C, Jasper, IN, 47546
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.

Strassenfest Stein Display
2026-07-30 09:00 - 20:00 | Jasper Public Library, 100 3rd Avenue Suite B, Jasper, IN, 47546
Browse a collection of steins from previous Strassenfests. Free event

Dubois County Museum Exhibits
2026-07-30 10:00 - 10:30 | 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 the 250th Birthday of the United States, the German and Pfaffenweiler exhibit, and much more. Enjoy a lecture at noon: Jasper resident Jim Hedinger speaks about his Evans Family ancestors and his family historical ties to the Jasper Mill. General Adult Admission – $5. High School – $3. Elementary and Middle School – $2. Children under 4 – FREE.

Jasper Chamber of Commerce
2026-07-30 10:00 - 16:00 | Thyen Clark Cultural Center, 100 3rd Ave, Jasper, IN, 47546
Selling German flags, buntings, bows and German clothing. Pickup maps, brochures, etc. Register for a Strassenfest Basket full of goodies!! Contact us at 812-482-6866 or visit us online at www.jasperin.org. Free to the public.

Lions Club of Jasper Box Parade
2026-07-30 16:15 - 17:30 | German American Bank, 711 Main Street, Jasper, IN, 47546
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.

Celebration Singers
2026-07-30 17:30 - 18:00 | Willkommen Stage
Singing a prelude to the Opening Ceremonies with patriotic songs. Free event.

Banktanz Performance
2026-07-30 17:55 - 18:00 | IN

Opening Ceremonies 2026
2026-07-30 18:00 - 18:40 | Willkommen Stage
Welcome to the 48th annual Jasper Strassenfest! Join us for our opening ceremonies to kickoff this year’s festivities.
Free event. See what to expect at the ceremony and learn about other German Heritage activities HERE.

Baby Photo Contest
2026-07-30 18:00 - 20:00 | American Mercantile, 533 Main St., Jasper, IN, 47546
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 will take place during store hours AND outside the store from 6-8 pm.

Live May Pole Performance
2026-07-30 18:25 - 18:30 | Willkommen Stage
Children dressed in traditional Bavarian clothing weave ribbon around a freshly cut Pine Tree. Free event.

Parade to the Beer Garden
2026-07-30 18:40 - 18:50 | Bier Garten
Join the Parade following Opening Ceremonies as it departs the Willkommen Stage and proceeds into the Bier Garten for the ceremonial tapping of the first keg. Must be 21 and have a button to enter. Free event.

Dance By Mallory Performance
2026-07-30 19:00 - 19:40 | Willkommen Stage
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 talented local dancers

Das Glockenspiel Performance
2026-07-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Glockenspiel Stage
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.

Tänzer Präsentieren (Dancers Showcase)
2026-07-30 19:00 - 22:10 | Willkommen Stage
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!

The Alpen Echos & Chardon Polka Band
2026-07-30 19:00 - 2026-07-31 00:30 | 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.

Kinderchor Performance
2026-07-30 19:05 - 19:10 | Glockenspiel Stage
Children dressed in Bavarian clothing, present a German concert directed by Mary Burke. Free event.

Dad's Root Beer Mug Holding Contest
2026-07-30 19:15 - 20:00 | 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 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. Registration required at event. Free event for ages 4 to 14.

Landler Dance Performance
2026-07-30 19:20 - 19:30 | Bier Garten
Enjoy a traditional dance performance. The Ländler is a Bavarian dance with German Waltz roots. Performed by members of the Jasper Deutscher Verein. Must be 21+ to enter Beer Garden. Button required.

Dance Central Academy of Performing Arts Performance
2026-07-30 19:40 - 20:20 | Willkommen Stage
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!

Stein Holding Contest
2026-07-30 20:00 - 20:30 | 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.

Das Schokospiel - A Chocolate Game
2026-07-30 20:05 - 21:00 | Glockenspiel Stage
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.

Hodgini Gymnastics Performance
2026-07-30 20:20 - 20:50 | Willkommen Stage
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 National Championship title!

JHS & JMS Dance Teams with Shake Rattle & Roll Dancers
2026-07-30 20:50 - 21:30 | Willkommen Stage
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, and passion on the stage. Shake, Rattle, & Roll is a GJCS summer extracurricular camp directed by Jill Wigand, where kids spend the week leading up to Strassenfest learning cheerleading, gymnastics, dance, and, of course, the crowd-favorite Chicken Dance. It’s a high-energy week filled with fun, movement, and Strassenfest spirit!

Log Sawing Contest
2026-07-30 21:00 - 22:00 | Glockenspiel Stage
Two person teams compete head to head to saw off an end of a tree stump using a traditional 2 man crosscut saw. Mens and Womens divisions. Must register and be 18 to participate. Sponsored by Jasper Deutscher Verein and Werner Saw Mill. Free event.

Polka Contest
2026-07-30 21:00 - 22:15 | 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.

Role Call Line Dancing
2026-07-30 21:40 - 22:10 | Willkommen Stage
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.

Chicken Dance Contest
2026-07-30 22:00 - 22:15 | 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 of this tradition! Free event in the Bier Garten (21+). Buttons required for entry. Sponsored by Zaxby’s.

Willkommen in Dubois County
2026-07-31 08:00 - 16:30 | IN
