This Saturday, The Dodge County Fairgrounds will be hosting another one of its popular monthly Fair Food Festivals. This month’s event will include an added cornhole tournament and The Laser Tag Experience presented by MKETAG.com on July 17. 

The Laser Tag Experience, hosted by MKETAG.COM, will take place from 11 am to 8 pm hosting Unlimited LaserTag and 5v5 tournaments for cash prizes. The portable laser tag arena is an enclosed 1,500 sq ft space filled with illuminated fog, LED lights, arctic winds and the sounds of popular, surround sound music. Play unlimited rounds with an all-day $15 wristband. Buy a $20 unlimited wristband to get a free speedpass (skip the line) upgrade and MKETAG.COM will donate $5 to a small business in Dodge county of your choice through it’s Fundrai$er Flex* program. Co-sponsored fundraising collaboration with Xavier Home Healthcare – VeteransCranky Al’s Donuts and SugarRock Co. 

Marsh Haven Nature Center and the Dodge County Fair Association are co-sponsoring the Cornhole Tournament with proceeds going to Good Karma Brands John Moser Children’s Radiothon. The event will feature a competitive bag tournament as part of the Dodge County Fair Cornhole Series and additional fundraising efforts including a silent auction and a vendor marketplace.  

Good Karma Brands John Moser Children’s Radiothon is an annual fundraising collaboration benefiting local non-profit organizations that support children in the Dodge County area. Marsh Haven Nature Center is honored to be one of the 2021 Children’s Radiothon beneficiaries. Marsh Haven Nature Center is a non-profit, volunteer-run center located on the north end of the world-famous Horicon Marsh.   

The Dodge County Fair Cornhole Series is scheduled to begin at 11:00 am. Registration starts one hour prior to the event. Team entry is $40 and half of the proceeds will support the Good Karma Brands John Moser Children’s Radiothon. A “throw for dough” event starts at $205 per bag. 

The July 17th fundraising event is maxed-out at 32 teams, with the tournament’s finale held on Saturday, August 21st at the Dodge County Fair. Participants must play in three qualifying events to qualify for the finale at the fair.  

Four places will be paid out for weekly tournaments and six places at the fair on August 21st. Prize money will be awarded. The series has been organized into a random round robin teams format (4 rounds). There will be two divisions, with prize money awarded in both; division A (70%) and division B (30%). 

Arrive early for lunch and stay for all of the added fun! Previous events hosted outdoor crowds of 3,000 attendees, who enjoyed the variety of fair food offerings. The July 17 event is scheduled from 11:00 am until 8:00 pm. Admission and parking are free all day. Food purchases will help support local small business and the Dodge County Fair Association. 

Confirmed food vendors for the July 17th event include: 

  • Ben’s Pretzels  
  • Cream Puffs 
  • Jakarta BBQ 
  • Jakarta Ice Cream Roll 
  • Mr. P’s Grilled Cheese  
  • Patriot Popcorn 
  • Roast Beef and Reuben Sandwiches 
  • Friends of the Fair (brats and burgers) 

Picnic tables will be available for seating. Attendees are also encouraged to bring their own chairs and blankets. 

Remaining festival dates include Saturdays September 4 and October 2. Menu options will vary each month. Fair Food Festival organizers are still welcoming a variety of vendors and food carts for the last two events in September and October. Potential vendors should contact Barb Mullin?[email protected]?or 920-296-2209 to inquire about space. Space reservations are $75 per event. 

Free evening events and concerts, midway rides, exhibits – and of course, more tasty fair food – will be available to enjoy next month at the Dodge County Fair, August 18-22.

Article by Jamie Adcock author of runningdivamom.com and sunprairiemom.com
Photos by Larry Douma of Leader Photography