The Dodge County Fair Association is seeking ambitious, enthusiastic, and outgoing individuals age 18 as of January 2016 to enter the 2015 Dodge County Fairest of the Fair contest. Scholarship money, gifts, and interview experience are only some of the benefits of being named Fairest of the Fair.

Carrie Warmka Fairest of the Fair

Carrie Warmka 2014 Dodge County Fairest of the Fair

The 2015 Fairest of the Fair represents the Dodge County Fair Association as the hostess of the 128th Dodge County Fair, and participates in media and promotion events for the fair. Opportunities include: radio interviews, main stage and 4-H emcee events and assistance in the planning of the next Fairest of the Fair contest. The 2015 Dodge County Fairest of the Fair has the opportunity to participate in the 2016 Wisconsin Fairest of Fairs contest at the Wisconsin Association of Fairs Annual Convention.

The 2014 Dodge County Fairest of the Fair, Carrie Warmka, is finishing her final semester at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. She will graduate in May with a Dairy Science degree and start working as a nutritionist with United Cooperative in June. “Being the Fairest of the Fair has allowed me to learn more about Dodge County, the Fair Association, and about a wide array of projects completed by 4-H members. As Fairest of the Fair, young adults can share the passion of all aspects of the fair. It is truly a life changing experience and opened so many doors. It is an honor and blessing to be a part of this amazing experience.”

Do not miss this one of a kind experience to gain important life skills while representing the 128th Dodge County Fair! All applicants for the Fairest of the Fair position will receive gifts from Dodge County Sponsors, valuable interview experience, and build self-confidence all while having a great time. Applicants must be available for the Press Banquet on Monday, July 6, and for the Dodge County Fair August 19-23, 2015.

If you would like more information about the contest or if you would like an application, please contact Whitney Rathke, Dodge County Fairest of the Fair Program Coordinator at [email protected]. The application can also be found online at http://dodge.uwex.edu (Click Youth Development, Dodge County Junior Fair and Fairest of the Fair Application under County Fair Contest Applications) or by downloading here. All applications must be received at the Dodge County Fair Office or emailed to [email protected] by Friday, June 5 for consideration.