2015 Strassenfest schedule

Here is a listing of events going on at the 2015 Jasper Strassenfest. An app with information about the events, food and more is available for Apple IOS and Android phones. Search the App Store and Google Play for Jasper Strassenfest.

Thursday (Donnerstag)

9 a.m. Youth golf tournament on Ruxer Golf Course
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Strassenfest history exhibit at Dubois County Museum
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Jasper City Mill open. Also open Friday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday noon to 5 p.m.
5 p.m.-12 a.m. Booths open
5-10 p.m. Carnival rides open
5:30 p.m. Children’s box parade begins at Jasper Police Station
5:45 p.m. Celebration Singers at east steps of courthouse
6 p.m. Beer garden opens (Friday at 6 p.m. and Saturday at 3 p.m.)
6:15 p.m. Official opening ceremony on main stage
6:30-10 p.m. Karen Kovich Free Caricatures on east side of courthouse; same time Friday, then 1-3 p.m. and 6:30-10 a.m. Saturday
6:30-10:30 p.m. Tom Vorjohan and Daniel Herron with balloons and magic on east side of courthouse; same time Friday and Saturday
7-7:30 p.m. Hodgini Gymnastics performance by main stage pavement
7-7:45 p.m. Full Out Tumble and Cheer by west stage pavement
7 p.m.-12:30 a.m. The Alpen Echos and the Chardon Polka Band in beer garden; 6:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Friday, 5 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Saturday
7:30-8:45 p.m. Karoke contest on main stage
8 p.m. Stein holding contest in beer garden
8-10:30 p.m. The Van-Dells on west side stage
9-10 p.m. Log sawing contest on main stage
10 p.m. Polka and chicken dance contests in beer garden; same time Friday and Saturday

Friday (Freitag)

8-10 a.m. Coca-Cola Hot Shot contest at Ruxer Center at Vincennes University Jasper Campus
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Old German script translations at Dubois County Museum (museum stays open until 4 p.m.); same time Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday
10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Holy Family Catholic Church quilt show in fellowship hall; 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m.-noon Sunday 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Select booths open for lunch
1-4 p.m. Jasper Stone Carver Group demonstration including carver group from Pfaffenweiler at Dubois County Museum
2 p.m. Golf scramble at Buffalo Trace Golf Course
5 p.m. Carnival rides and booths open
5-7 p.m. Copperhead Creek Band on west stage
5:30-6 p.m. Strings on main stage
6:30 p.m. Adult and kids pedal tractor pull at Jasper Fire Department
6:30-7:15 p.m. Circus Boy-Bobby Hunt on main stage
6:30-8 p.m. Grandview Junction Bluegrass and Gospel Band at Jasper City Mill
7 p.m. Hot air balloon race southwest of Jasper Engines along U.S. 231
7:15-7:45 p.m. Dubois County Cloggers on west stage pavement
8-11 p.m. The Sweet Beats on main stage
8:30-11:30 p.m. The Juice Box Heroes on west side stage

Saturday (Samstag)

7 a.m. Backyard chili and barbecue contest at Schaeffer Barn area
8 a.m. Golf scramble at Buffalo Trace Golf Course
8 a.m. Wettlauf 5K run/walk starts at Main and Ninth streets
8 a.m.-8 p.m. Opening of new sculpture with Zach Dawkins at Schaeffer Barn
8-11 a.m. Pancake breakfast at Eighth and Main streets parking lot
8 a.m.-noon Car show in parking lot behind movie theater
8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sand volleyball at Bohnert Park
8:45-9:15 a.m. Zumba fitness class on west side stage
9 a.m. Diaper derby at German American parking lot
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Cornhole tournament at Dubois County Community Corrections lawn area
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Drive in jeep show at Schaeffer Barn area
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Motorcycle show at Schaeffer Barn area
9 a.m.-3 p.m. Antique machinery show at Schaeffer Barn area
9:15-9:45 a.m. Insanity live workout on west side stage
9:30-10:30 a.m. Go Fourth Teen Band on main stage
9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Road rally at Schroeder Complex
10 a.m., 1 p.m. Freddie Ray J and The Boys at Schaeffer Log Barn
10 a.m.-3 p.m. Homebrew contest at Snaps
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Jasper Stone Carver Group demonstration including carver group from Pfaffenweiler at Jasper City Mill
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Precious Blood Catholic Church quilt show at church; 8 a.m.-noon Sunday
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Art and wine festival at Dave Buehler Plaza, Riverwalk
10:15 a.m. Storytime at on Riverwalk Gazebo
11 a.m. Pet contest at Robert E. Parker Park
10:30 a.m.-noon Kirby Stailey on west side stage
10:30 a.m.-noon Tri Kappa Sorority sand art at courthouse annex building.
11 a.m. Junior firefighter challenge at Fire Station 1
11 a.m. Vintage baseball featuring The Indianapolis Blues at Schroeder Complex
11 a.m. Booths open
11 a.m.-noon Dubois County Cloggers on main stage
11 a.m.-1 p.m. Strassenfest exhibit at Dubois County Museum
11 a.m.-2 p.m. Wade Baker Quartet at Riverwalk Gazebo
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Kent Sparrow at Jasper City Mill
Noon-1:30 p.m. Children’s games on main stage
12:30 p.m. St. Joseph Catholic Church tour
1 p.m. Dachshund dash at Schroeder Complex
1 p.m. Fun fly demonstrations, follow signs west on 100 South from U.S. 231
1 p.m. Sheephead card tournament in beer garden area
1 p.m. Exhibit by Lee Bilderback at Dubois County Museum
1-3 p.m. Sisters of Second Avenue on west side stage
1 p.m. Carnival rides open
1:30-2:30 p.m. Big wheel race on downtown square
2 p.m. Strassenfest exhibit at Norb Krapf at Dubois County Museum
2-4 p.m. German student exchange meeting at Jasper City Mill
2:30 p.m. Storytime at Riverwalk Gazebo
2:30-4 p.m. Gospel sing on main stage
3:30-5 p.m. Recycled Teenagers on west side stage
4 p.m. Polka Masses at St. Joseph Catholic Church and Holy Family Catholic Church
4-8:30 p.m. Joy Unspeakable Living Statue on courthouse square
5:30-6:30 p.m. Dance Central Academy of Performing Arts on west side stage
6-7:30 p.m. Talent contest on main stage
6:30-7:30 p.m. Street dance party on west side stage
8-11 p.m. Conch Republic on main stage
8:30-11:30 p.m. Red Roots on west side stage

Sunday (Sonnstag)

7-11:30 a.m. Bike ride starts at Jaycee Park
9 a.m. German Heritage Mass at St. Joseph Catholic Church
10:30 a.m. Polka Mass at Precious Blood Catholic Church
Noon-3 p.m. Limited booths open
1 p.m. Strassenfest parade
7-8 p.m. Celebration Singers at Holy Family Catholic Church
10 p.m. Fireworks