Schedule:
8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Hot Shot Basketball Contest
VU Jasper Ruxer Gym 850 College Ave., Jasper, IN
Vincennes University Jasper Campus will host its annual “Hot Shot Basketball Shooting Contest” Friday, August 2nd as part of the 2024 Jasper Strassenfest. The contest is free and there will be divisions for boys and girls grades 2 through 12, and for adults, including a Senior division for those 55 years and older. Participants must […]
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Antique Tractor Show
2nd & Clay Street 229 W 2nd St., Jasper, IN
Antique tractors on display. May be dependent on weather. Show off your antique tractor with an afternoon tractor drive.
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Stein Display
Jasper Public Library 100 3rd Avenue Suite B, Jasper, IN
Browse a collection of steins from previous Strassenfests. Free to the public.
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Art Exhibitions
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.
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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 exhibit on the history of our county’s many woodworking businesses, stone carving and Sister Cities displays. General Adult Admission – $5. High School – $3.Elementary and Middle […]
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Accordian Music by Sandra Chastain
Glockenspiel Stage
Stroll down to the Glockenspiel to enjoy live accordian music played by Sandra Chastain.
12:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Strassenfest Golf Scramble
Buffalo Trace Golf Course 1718 Jackson St., Jasper, IN
4 Person Handicapped Scramble Friday and Saturday. Non-Handicapped Scramble Sunday. Pre registration required at the golf course. Prizes determined by number of entries. Entry is per person: $40/member and $60/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 […]
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Strings Inc.
Willkommen Stage
Violin players ages 3 and up will entertain you with several selections of beautiful music.
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
German Heritage Performances
Glockenspiel Stage
Come enjoy performances by the Willkommen Dancers and the Kinderchor singers!
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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 to participants. Prizes will be awarded.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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 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.
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Children’s Chicken Dance Contest
Glockenspiel Stage
Win prizes as participants show off their Chicken Dance moves. Limited spots for each of the 4 age groups. Registration required at event.Free event for ages under 21 years old
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Strassenfest Hot Air Balloon Launch
Uebehor 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 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. […]
6:30 PM - August 2 @ 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.
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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 Things" plays, children will dance on the Glockenspiel. Performances will take place at 7PM, 8PM, and 9PM.
7:05 PM - 7:10 PM
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.
7:10 PM - 7:35 PM
Dad’s Root Beer Mug Holding Contest
Glockenspiel Stage
Mentors for Youth presents Dad’s Rootbeer Mug Holding Contest for Kids. Children hold a weighted Dad’s Rootbeer 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 Rootbeer prize. Limited number of spots available for each age group. Free Event for […]
7:35 PM - 8:00 PM
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. Join in the fun!
8:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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.
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
The Reelin’ In the Years Show
Willkommen Stage
Welcome to your memories! This concert, performed by the Michiana All-Stars is designed to stir up your “way back machine”. You will be hearing some of the very best songs from this period, featuring many of your favorite bands and artists from the era. These bandmembers have been “cherry picked” from some of the best […]
8:05 PM - 8:30 PM
Children’s Chocolate Eating Contest
Glockenspiel Stage
Each participant will consume chocolate. First one to eat everything wins! Free event for ages 8 to 16. Sponsored by Jasper Flowers & Gifts.
8:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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 5 to 16
9:05 PM - 10:00 PM
Hammerschlagen
Glockenspiel Stage
New this year! This game, developed by Germans, allows participants to show of their aptitude with a hammer by being the first person to drive a nail into the log by using the thin edge of the hammer. Participants must be 18+. Free event with registration required.
10:00 PM - 10:15 PM
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.
