The Dodge County Fair’s Open Class Exhibits are a popular event for people of all ages and skill levels across the state. Every year, hundreds of participants enter their creations in various categories. To get involved, you can pick up a printed copy of the exhibitor handbook at most banks in Dodge County, the Fair Office, or specific grocery stores in Beaver Dam and Juneau. An online version is also available for easy access and printing additional entry forms. If you have any questions about the Open Class Exhibits or the entry process, feel free to leave a comment or contact the designated superintendent for your area.
All exhibitors and anyone interested should join the Open Class Exhibitors Facebook Group
Ready to submit your entries for the Dodge County Fair’s Open Class Exhibits? You can do it conveniently online! Click here to access the online entry system. Once you’ve submitted your entries, you’ll receive an email with a link for secure payment through the Dodge County Fair’s system. In the payment details, be sure to include “Open Class Entry” as the item description and enter the total amount from the invoice you received from Fair Entry. If you’re paying for multiple exhibitors at once or using a credit card under a different name than the exhibitor, simply note the exhibitor names in the “Business Name” field.
What are the age requirements for exhibitors in the Open Beef Classes?
There is no an age or residence limitation to be an open class exhibitor. Regardless of age, they must purchase an exhibitor ticket for $24.00 to enter the grounds. Be sure to read the exhibitor entry book, only registered breeding animals are able to be exhibited, no steers. There is also a stall fee, all of which in listed in the book, along with age of animals. Printed books can be picked up most all Dodge County Banks, Rechek’s Food Pride and Piggly Wiggly in Beaver Dam.
Is there an online entry for open class arts and crafts stuff?
Sorry, we do not offer online entries for open class arts and crafts exhibitors. Every year we make steps to catch up and add more online functionality so hopefully sometime in the future you will be able to. For now, you can print out the entry pages from the online book pages above, send in with payment and self addressed stamped envelope. Thank you.
Wondering if you will be having a poultry show for Junior and/or Open Class at this years fair?
Poultry shows will continue in the Junior Division but we’re sorry to say that we do not offer an Open Class Category. We’re always looking for volunteers which helps to grow the categories and help organize the many parts of the Fair. Thank you for asking.
I would like to register a crochet baby blanket in open class exhibits.
Thank you for your interest in entering an item, more information is available on page 86 of the printed book or 110 of the online edition above. Books are available at many locations throughout Dodge County, here’s a complete list http://wp.me/p4dDDm-1fG
As soon as you have your entry prepared complete an entry form from the colored center pages of the printed book or page 58 from the online edition above. Please reply if you have further questions.
When will fair books for open class be distributed to the stores for pick up?
Printed books should be available starting July 8th