The 2021 Dodge County Fair will entertain you with a full line-up of live music, youth activities, 4-H showcases and delicious fair food. The five-day festival includes free evening concerts, a truck and tractor pull and a demolition derby across its extensive schedule on August 18-22. Beaver Dam is centrally located on WI-33 in Beaver Dam, between Madison, Milwaukee and the Fox Cities.

With a variety of rides available for all ages – and thrill levels — everyone can enjoy the midway! Take a ride on your old favorites, or try something new.

The entire family can hop on the Epic Wheel or the Carousel together, or compete against each other in a game of Bumper Cars.

Bring back those childhood memories from your earlier days at the Dodge County Fair. Ride enthusiasts can test their sense of adventure on the popular Sky Master, the Flying Dutchman and the timeless thrill of the Gravitron and the Zipper.

The youngest riders will also enjoy a low-key ride on the train and the teacups. Most rides are not recommended for children under two years of age and most rides require riders to be a minimum height limit of 42 inches to ride alone. Please plan accordingly when purchasing your tickets.

When the fair kicks-off on Wednesday, the midway specials kick-off too. Daily specials will take place for individuals and families on Wednesday through Saturday, with limited hours. Regular ticket prices ($1.25/ticket or 20 tickets for $20) will resume during other times when the Fair is open and all day on Sunday.

Midway specials:

  • Wednesday: $25 wristbands from 1-8 pm
  • Thursday: $20 kids wristbands from 1-5 pm
  • Friday: $25 wristbands from 12-5 pm
  • Saturday: Family day from 12-5 pm; receive 20 tickets for only $10 or $1.25 ea.

Ticket and wristband purchases are cash-only. ATMs are available in the midway area.

A variety of carnival games will be available to enjoy as well – prices ranging from $2 to $5. Pick a Duck and the Balloon Pop can be enjoyed by the whole family. Or test your skill with Break a Bottle and win a prize at Basketball. You know that you want that over-sized stuffed animal!

Rides will close as necessary for disinfecting and regular clean-up of high-touch areas. Please be patient during these times of closure and enjoy your thrilling experience at the Dodge County Fair midway!

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