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	Spring Open House March 25, 26, & 27 You're invited to view exciting spring & Easter items at participating stores. You'll find everything from clothing to purses, shoes, jewelry, home accessories, gifts, furniture, books, and baby items. Enjoy delicious lunch at restaurants. Celebrate spring.

Fun Run 2006	Fun Run / Walk April 3rd. The fifth annual Downtown Jasper fun run / walk. Taking place on Easter weekend, this 5K Run / Walk is a perfect way for family and friends to have fun together. This will be a fun run, with the staging area at the new Train Depot on South Jackson Street. Registration / Orientation at the Depot beginning at 7:00 A.M. The run will begin at 8:00 A.M., starting at 4th. and Main Street. It will go north on Main Street to 15th. Street; then East on 15th. Street to the end of the River Walk. Then south on the River Walk, ending at the Gazebo near the Patoka River Bridge. Participation awards, Prizes, Refreshments, and Music at the Gazebo in Dave Buehler Plaza, located by the Patoka River bridge. For more information call Phil Mundy, phone 812-482-3757, at Adventures Recreation & Gear in Jasper. Or E-mail: phil@adventuresrecreation.com. Click here For Printable Application A year 2010 application should be available soon. Parking is available at the Train Depot, which is only two and a half blocks from the start of the run, and one block from the end. Click here For Printable Route Map

	Youth Art Contest / Chalk Walk April 30, May 1st, & 2nd. Everyone is invited to view the merchant sponsored youth art contest, which is now in the 27th. year. Children's artwork creates a backdrop in store windows, and brings the Arts Alive in Jasper.The Chalk Walk, held on Saturday, May 1st., brings out many local and out of town artists. Visitors have an opportunity to watch amateur and professional artists bring to life, works of art on the sidewalks of the public square (and/or in neighboring parking lots) in downtown Jasper. Celebrate the arts, and local artists, during this event that resembles an Arts Festival. The Youth Art Contest artwork will be available for viewing through Sunday. Depending on the weather, the sidewalk art may also be viewed during this time, or until rain washes it away.

	Old Jasper Day May 30th. The fourth annual Old Jasper Day will be filled with activities down by the Train Depot on Sunday, and featuring the Lion's Club Strawberry Festival at the Gazebo Area. Also be sure to visit the restored log barn, located about a block east of the train depot, on 4th St.. A long time favorite from the Strassenfest, and now moved to May 30th, is the duck race on the river, held at the plaza. Also scheduled for Sunday are free Concerts in the Park, on the river walk, at the Gazebo in Dave Buehler Plaza. This year there will be two concerts. From 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M., will be "Recycled Teenagers". Then "The Linda Smith Band", from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. So bring your lawn chairs, and enjoy the entertainment. There will also be a Historic Walking Tour this weekend, as well as a Health Fitness Walk from 1:00 to 3:00 P.M., starting at the Gazebo.

Market 2009 Market 2009	Farmer's Market May 22nd. through Oct 16th. Located by the new Train Depot near downtown, on south Jackson St., under the oak tree canopy. The Jasper Farmers' Market, where area vendors sell their home grown produce, home baked goods, as well as other home made items, is sponsored by the Greater Downtown Jasper Business Association. The market will be open 7 Am to Noon, during June, July, and August; and 8 Am to 1 Pm during September and October, weather and availability of goods permitting. Vendors with homegrown produce, arts/crafts, and baked goods are encouraged to participate. Cost is $5 for 1 day, or $50 for the entire season. All proceeds go to support market events, and to general promotion of the market. Events are scheduled for different Saturdays during the duration of the farmers marked. On Saturday June 12, "Recycled Teenagers" will perform from 9:00 to 11:00 A.M. Anyone with questions about the market, or an interest in volunteering, may contact Laurie Becher at Ragpickers, phone 812-481-1910 . Let the Farmers' Market staff know if you are interested in being an event feature. All events begin at 9:00 A.M.

	Strassenfest August 5th to 8th Held the first weekend in August, this 32nd annual strassenfest, honoring the city’s German heritage, draws over 30,000 visitors annually. Centered on the downtown square, the fest includes German bands, German foods, a Bier Garden, concessions and games, rides, athletic contests and 100-unit parade. Polka Masses are celebrated in the city’s historic landmark, St. Joseph Church, which dates back to 1867 and was built by the parishioners over a 13-year period. Special performances by visiting Germans often from the Jasper’s sister city, Pfaffenweiler, help celebrate this community’s rich heritage. New for 2009 was a Bar-B-Q contest. This is a nationally sanctioned event, and is held on Saturday, by the restored log barn on east 4th St. This year there will be BBQ tasting, for the public. On Saturday Young children will have fun participating in the children's games, called Das Kinderspiel, located on the east side of the court house square. Continuing this year on Saturday, will be the Arts Festival held at the train depot. This is the festival that was held at the public library, until 2008. For information call 812.482.6866 or www.jasperstrassenfest.org (Source: Dubois County Tourism)


Kids Day 2006	Kid's Day October 2nd. The Greater Downtown Jasper Business Association has planned a unique and special day for all area youth, families, and friends. This will be the 17th annual Kid’s Day event. We invite kids in grades Kindergarten – 12th grade to buy, sell, or trade their goods by setting up their booths, in assigned areas, around the downtown square on Saturday, October 2nd, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This can be done as individuals, a group, a class, Scout Troop, 4-H group or church group. Invite family and friends to visit your booth. They will enjoy seeing and buying what you have for sale and can check out all of the other booths. There are many unique items to purchase. All profits are yours to keep. For more information call Sharon Wilz, phone 812-482-2299 ext. 6523, at German American Insurance in Jasper. Click here For Printable Application and a list of a few simple rules.

	Holiday Open House November 11th, - 14th Want a sneak preview of what is available for Christmas this year? Come in to downtown businesses and take advantage of the best inventory before it's all gone

	Santa's Arrival November 24th Santa arrives in downtown Jasper on a Jasper Fire Truck, and meets with all the children in Santa's House, located on the west side of the downtown square. Santa will be in his house every weekend, till Christmas. Bring in the children to visit with Santa.

	O"Tannenbaum Days December 3rd - 5th Downtown Jasper's Enormous Christmas Tree will welcome you to O'Tannenbaum Days! Over 20 talented artists and artisans will be in many of the stores to demonstrate their talented skills of wood carving, pottery, quilting, spinning wheel, etc. Jasper is full of historic sights to tour, as well as many stores offering unique gift ideas. Take time to smell the potpourri, sample the treats, listen to music, reminisce on the carriage and train rides, enjoy the shopping, and just relax for the weekend. 812.482.6866 (Source: Dubois County Tourism)