There is something for everyone at the first Fair Food Festival of the year – with a diverse music lineup and an assortment of fair food offerings. The Dodge County Fairgrounds will host this year’s first event this Saturday, April 22 from 11:00 am until 7:00 pm. Local food trucks and vendors on the grounds will offer delicious fair food and refreshments.

With the event starting at 11 am, get an early start. Stop by the fairgrounds when it opens and pair a variety of mini donuts from Flip’s with one of Travelin’ Tom’s hot and cold coffee offerings. Sit back, relax and catch up in rural Beaver Dam.

Make it a picnic — bring a blanket or set up some lawn chairs and enjoy the day while listening to live music. Enjoy a picnic lunch or dinner outdoors with one of Mister P’s delicious gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches or Blue Gnome Treats’ chicken teriyaki and spring rolls. With everything from tacos to tenders – your group can sample a variety of offerings from ten different food trucks.

Bring the kids for Hawaiian shaved ice, popcorn and corn dogs. And, if you have a picky eater, the variety of foods on this month’s menu will entice even the most unique taste buds.

This weekend’s entertainment and food offerings will include:

11:00-12:00: Mac Daddy DJ
12:30-1:30: Nick Castillo
2:00-3:00: Mac Daddy DJ
3:30-4:30: Blue Suede Cadillacs
5:00-6:00: Jaice Selk

Charlie’s: Hand-dipped Corn Dogs; Chicken Tenders; Ribbon Fries; French Fries; Toppings for Fries; Soda; Water.

Flips Mini Donuts: Cinnamon/Sugar mini donuts; Powdered Sugar mini donuts; Chocolate frosted minis; Vanilla frosted minis; Variety of Iced Coffee flavors; Hot Chocolate; Fresh Lemonade; Water.

G&G Concessions: Greek Gyros; Chicken Pita; Soda; Water.

Just Cheddar: Hand Battered Cheese Curds; Water.

Kona Ice: Hawaiian Shaved Ice; Water

Travelin Tom’s Coffee: Hot Coffee; Cold Coffee; Frappe; Cold Brew; Tea; Lemonade; Nitro Energy; Hot Chocolate; Cinnamon Apple Cider.

Mr P’s Grilled Cheese: Several different flavors of Grilled Cheese, including Tomato Bisque.

Sam’s Little Red Wagon: Popcorn; Cotton Candy; Nachos; Mountain Dew Slush; Snow Cones; water.

Mitchell’s Smokin BBQ: Brisket, pulled pork, pulled chicken, cornbread, beans, Mac n cheese potato salad, coleslaw

Admission to this Saturday’s event and fairground parking are absolutely free. Guests only pay for the food that is purchased. A second event is scheduled for May 6. Interested food trucks and vendors should complete an online application and contact Barb Mullin with questions at 920-296-2209 [email protected]. The $100 monthly space fee includes direct high-voltage electricity, water, restrooms, and garbage receptacles.

Article by Jamie Adcock author of runningdivamom.com
Photo by Larry Douma