This Saturday will kick-off a six month series of events, sure to satisfy your cravings for fair food and local food carts. Each month will include a variety of vendors and menu items at this new, but much-anticipated outdoor event. Admission and parking are both free. Your food purchases will help support the non-profit Dodge County Fair Association as well as the participating vendors, who may have endured hardships in 2020.
The menu for Saturday, April 24th will include at least eight vendors who will provide a slate of finger foods, sweet treats and fair food favorites. Attendees can stop out to the Dodge County Fairgrounds in Beaver Dam anytime between 11am and 8pm. Beaver Dam is just a short drive from Madison, Milwaukee and the Fox Valley.
Charlie’s Concessions: fresh cut fries, ribbon fries, corndogs, chicken strips, lemonade, variety of beverages
Midway Sweets: funnel cakes, elephant ears, deep-fried Oreos, lemonade, bottled water and Pepsi products
Panchos Tacos: gorditas, tamales, nacho fries, burritos, tacos and other favorites; Mexican Coke
Patriot Popcorn: select gourmet popcorns (maple bacon pecan, Blend 1776, cheddar, caramel, parmesan and garlic, jalapeno cheddar), vintage sodas, root beers and sweet teas
Sweet Memories Sales: hand-dipped Sassy Cow ice cream cones and other sweet treats
Ben’s Pretzels: jumbo soft pretzels (original, garlic, parmesan and cinnamon sugar); dipping sauces available [update 4/23: sorry to report a change of plans, Ben’s will be selling at future events, not 4/24]
Mr. P’s Grilled Cheese: mouth-watering grilled cheese sandwiches
CW Concessions: fresh cut french fries, cheese curds, deep fried pickles, breaded mushrooms, onion rings, and pizza puffs
Lizzie’s Lemonade: corn dogs, fresh squeezed lemonade, and chicken on a stick
Attendees are welcome to enjoy a socially distanced meal at one of the picnic tables provided or bring their own lawn chairs.
Future fair food festival dates include: May 8, June 5, July 17, September 4 and October 2. An even grander event is being planned in August. Don’t forget to mark your calendar for the return of the Dodge County Fair — you will want to enjoy even more of your favorite fair foods while attending the free evening concert series, variety of family-friendly events and the midway rides on August 18-22.
Article by Jamie Adcock author of runningdivamom.com and sunprairiemom.com
Photos by Larry Douma of Leader Photography
