Judges will examine entries, award ribbons and give expert advice during the annual Open Class Judging at the Dodge County Fair. Listen to the comments from the Judge, ask questions and talk with other exhibitors for tips to learn and improve your own skills. If you are curious about becoming an exhibitor this is a great opportunity to learn more about the many categories. What items have you entered for exhibition this year? Post your results and experiences of being an exhibitor as a reply in the comments section below.
Open Class Judging Schedule
Department Date Location Time
Dairy Products Monday, August 15th Rechek’s Foodpride 1:30 PM
Clothing Wednesday, August 17th Open Class Exhibit Building 9:00 AM
Foods Wednesday, August 17th Open Class Exhibit Building 9:00 AM
Home Furnishings Wednesday, August 17th Open Class Exhibit Building 9:00 AM
Honey Wednesday, August 17th Under Grandstand 9:00 AM
Farm Crops, Vegetables and Fruits Wednesday, August 17th Under Grandstand 9:00 AM
Flowers Wednesday, August 17th Under Grandstand 9:00 AM
Cultural Arts Wednesday, August 17th Open Class Exhibit Building 9:30 AM
Beef Cattle Breeding Wednesday, August 17th Farm Progress Arena 10:30 AM
Beef Market Steers Wednesday, August 17th Farm Progress Arena 12:00 PM
Knitting & Crocheting Wednesday, August 17th Open Class Exhibit Building 1:00 PM
Photography Wednesday, August 17th Open Class Exhibit Building 2:00 PM
Senior Citizen Class Wednesday, August 17th Open Class Exhibit Building 2:00 PM
Sheep Market Wednesday, August 17th Sheep Barn 3:30 PM
Dairy Cattle Friday, August 19th Farm Progress Arena 11:30 AM
Contact the department superintendent with questions on your entries, judging and the rules of inspection.
Department Superintendents
Dairy and Beef Cattle Jon Schoenike 920-285-8189
Crops and Apiary Leland Bruni 920-386-2660
Dairy Products Jeanie Korth 920-296-7012
Flowers and Plants Judy Steger 920-386-9057
Foods Helen Weisensel 920-885-5220
Clothing, Knitting & Crocheting Leona Schoppe 920-382-8844
Home Furnishings & Senior Citizen Division Susie Davidson 920-296-6986
Arts, Crafts & Photography Roxann Nell 920-885-9185
Open Class Foods Display
I remember this class exhibit. What I enjoyed most were the foods, flowers, and home furnishings.
What time are we able to bring in our open class entries?
Open Class Entries can be placed on Tuesday, August 16th from 10 am to 7 pm.