Schedule:
     
Art Exhibitions: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thyen Clark Cultural Center 100 3rd Ave, Jasper, IN
During Strassenfest, Jasper Arts will offer extended gallery hours at the Thyen-Clark Cultural Center, allowing festival-goers to explore a variety of exhibitions showcasing local, regional, and national artists. Stop by to experience inspiring artwork and enjoy the vibrant cultural scene of Jasper! Visit www.jasperarts.org for more details. Free to the public.
    
Stein Display: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Jasper Public Library 100 3rd Avenue Suite B, Jasper, IN
Browse a collection of steins from previous Strassenfests.  Free to the public.

Mary Jo Meuser Memorial Dedication: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Dubois County Museum
Mary Jo Meuser (1943-2012) was the first full-time German teacher at Jasper High School and was instrumental in strengthening the community’s German heritage. Through the Sister Cities Organization, Frau Meuser created the Student Exchange Program with German communities including Pfaffenweiler. 400+ JHS students and host families have participated in the program since 1986. Her enormous […]

Lions Club of Jasper Box Parade:  4:30 PM - 5:45 PM
German American Bank 711 Main Street, Jasper, IN
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 5:15! Free event.

Celebration Singers: 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Willkommen Stage
Singing a prelude to the Opening Ceremonies with patriotic songs. Free event.

Opening Ceremonies 2025: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Willkommen Stage
Welcome to the 47th 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: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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 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 […]

Parade to the Beer Garden: 6:50 PM - 7:10 PM
Bier Garten
Join the Parade following Opening Ceremonies as it departs the Willkommen Stage, stops at the Glockenspiel Stage for the First Official Glockenspiel performance of the year, then 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: 7:00 PM - 7:40 PM
Willkommen Stage
Part of the Tänzer Präsentieren (Dancers Showcase) See Jazz, Pom, 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 […]

Das Glockenspiel Performance: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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): 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Willkommen Stage
Join us for the first 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!

July 31 @ 7:00 PM - August 1 @ 12:30 AM    
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.

Dad’s Root Beer Mug Holding Contest: 7:10 PM - 7:35 PM
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. […]

Landler Dance Performance: 7:30 PM - 7:45 PM
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.

Schnitzelbank Song Sing-Along: 7:35 PM - 8:00 PM
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. Find the song on page 59 of your Strassenfest booklet to sing […]

Dance Central Academy of Performing Arts Performance: 7:40 PM - 8:20 PM
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: 8:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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: 8:05 PM - 9:00 PM
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: 8:20 PM - 9:00 PM    
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 […]

JHS & JMS Dance Teams with Shake Rattle & Roll Dancers:  9:00 PM - 9:40 PM
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 Rilyn Bawel & Lydia Hedinger) will be performing hip hop, pom, and jazz. They work from May - March and compete from December- March. Shake, Rattle, & Roll is a […]

Log Sawing Contest: 9:05 PM - 10:00 PM
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. Free event.

Role Call Line Dancing: 9:40 PM - 10:20 PM
Willkommen Stage
Part of the Tänzer Präsentieren (Dancers Showcase) Roll Call Line-Dancing is instructed by Jill Wigand of Jasper. Classes are beginner and intermediate and are offered at the Habig Center in Jasper and the Chandelier Market in Montgomery. All ages are welcome!

Polka Contest: 10:00 PM - 10:15 PM
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.

Chicken Dance Contest: 10:00 PM - 10:15 PM
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 […]