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.
I’m just curious, if I’m not living in the surrounding area can I enter an item in the open class? I used to enter in the junior fair but life moved me elsewhere. Kind of wanted to know if I could possibly enter seeing as I attend the fair every year even though I’m not young anymore. It’s a great fair and I wouldn’t miss it! Thank you so much. :)
Yes, you can still enter items for judging. The Open Class Exhibitor division is open to anyone from any location or age. Read and understand the rules for the category which you plan to enter in advance. More questions and answers available at https://dodgecountyfairgrounds.com/faqs/
I have questions and suggestions that were discussed last year with the open class list of catagory entries. Specifically Open class metal work. Can someone reply to me before the fair book is printed? The catagories might be printed in if it agreed they are agrred on. Thank you.
We received your voicemail and have assigned it for Sally to return your call. Thank you for the suggestion!
I am interested in adding a NEW class in the OPEN division of judging. There are several entries which would increase interest in metal work. I personally know of 3 persons who would happily enter in a metal work, metal restoration, metal class. Thank you.
Great suggestion! Your message has been forwarded to Sally Schoenike for consideration.
Could I please get an entry form?
Thanks for asking, you are a little early. Entry forms will be available early July. If you want to start working on your projects now use the prior year categories and guidelines, there are very few changes each year.
Could I please get the entry form? Thank you!
We would be happy to send you printable entry forms (and will be posted here) as soon as they are available for 2018.