The Dodge County Fair has something special in store for visitors who attend the fair on Saturday. 38 Special will be returning for their third fair performance on the Moraine Park Technical College Main Stage. The group has added Beaver Dam as a stop on their 2025 50 Year Legacy Tour. The August 16 concert will begin at 8pm. The group performed for Dodge County crowds in 1991 and again in 2017. Fans can expect the same hits, energy and celebration.

With more than fifteen albums in their discography, fans will recognize a variety of US Billboard Hot 100 hits and Top 40 hits from the 1980s and 1990s from this legendary powerhouse. After sharing more than five decades of timeless hits like “Caught Up in You” and “Hold On Loosely”, their southern rock sound will keep you dancing on your feet and singing along with familiarity. Other popular hits include “Fantasy Girl”, “Back Where You Belong”, “Teacher, Teacher” and “Rockin’ into the Night”, among many others.

Fans should plan to arrive early to secure their spot in the grandstands. Please review the fair’s website for guidelines on seating. 38 Special joins two other top-notch acts who will be performing during the FREE 2025 Dodge County Fair concert lineup. American country music band, Diamond Rio, kicks off the series on Thursday, August 14 and country rock artist, Corey Kent, will perform on Friday, August 15. All concerts and parking are free with paid gate admission to the fair.

Daily gate admission to the Dodge County Fair is only $10 before 12:00 pm; or $15 after 12:00 pm.  Children (9 years and under) are FREE.  Season tickets are only $35 in advance or will be $40 at the gate. Advance tickets will be available in early July.

Article by Jamie Adcock author of runningdivamom.com