The Dodge County Fair is inviting artists, craftsmen, amateur photographers, cooks, bakers, and crafters from the community to finish up your latest Internet-inspired creation and exhibit in competition at the county fair. The division is called “open class,” and it’s geared toward adults and senior citizens, although youth can participate, as well.

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“Exhibiting in open class is a fun way to showcase your skills, see what others are working on, and gain feedback for enhancing future projects,” noted Sally Schoenike, open-class project coordinator. “Some enjoy the competitive nature of exhibiting, while others exhibit for the joy of it or because it’s family tradition.”

Entry areas include, but are not limited to vegetables, flowers and plants, foods, clothing, knitting, crocheting, home furnishings, arts, crafts, photography, dairy products, honey, crops, beef cattle, and dairy cattle. Those interested can find the open-class exhibitor book and entry form online at www.dodgecountyfairgrounds.com; click on Dodge County Fair and scroll down to “exhibitor info.” Copies can also be obtained at a variety of banks and small-town grocery stores throughout Dodge County. The deadline is July 28 for cattle and Aug. 8 for the remaining categories.

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By paying one fee of $25, exhibitors can enter as many projects as desired AND get a season pass for the 2017 Dodge County Fair (a $35 value). Monetary awards are presented to the top exhibitors in each category.

The fair office is open during the summer, and the staff is more than willing to answer all questions about the open-class division. Call 920-885-3586. The Dodge County Fair is scheduled for Aug. 16-20, 2017.

Season Ticket Sales and Open Class Exhibitor Information

BEAVER DAM

Associated Bank, Bank Mutual, BMO Harris, Dodge Central Credit Union, Horicon Bank, American National Bank (115 Front St.), American National Bank (1519 N. Spring St.), American National Bank (120 Frances Lane), Chase Bank, Summit Credit Union, National Exchange Bank, Piggly Wiggly, Recheks Food Pride

FOX LAKE

Farmers State Bank

IXONIA

Ixonia State Bank

REESEVILLE

State Bank of Reeseville

COLUMBUS

Farmers & Merchants Union Bank (159 W. James St.), Farmers & Merchants Union Bank (104 Industrial Dr.), Associated Bank

JUNEAU

Farmers & Merchants Union Bank, Hartford Savings Bank, Piggly Wiggly

FALL RIVER

Farmers & Merchants Union Bank

NEOSHO

Horicon Bank

LOMIRA

BMO Harris, TSB Bank

HUSTISFORD

Hustisford State Bank

IRON RIDGE

Horicon Bank

RANDOLPH

National Exchange Bank, Markesan Bank

BROWNSVILLE

American Bank

MAYVILLE

BMO Harris, Mayville Savings Bank, TSB Bank, Horicon Bank

WATERTOWN

State Bank of Reeseville, Ixonia Bank, BMO Harris, Chase Bank, Associated Bank, Partnership Bank, Borderline PB Station

HORICON

Horicon Bank

Written by Dori Lichty — farm wife, 4-H Mom, and full-time communicator