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.
Where do we register our open class online?
Thanks for asking Beth – here’s the link for submitting Open Class Entries on-line https://www.blueribbonfair.com/BRFairProd/BlueRibbonStart.aspx?ID=1201
When will the exhibitor books be mailed out? Thank you
Open Class Exhibitor entry books are being mailed out today. Anyone who was an exhibitor in 2019 will receive one in the mail.
Can the wording be changed for the Fine Arts/Cultural Arts rule about 30″x36″ size limitation? Currently it says 30×36 including framing…however 24×36 and 30×36 is a popular canvas size, so could the rule be reworded to 30″x36″ Excluding framing?
Thank you for the suggestion Nick – sharing your ideas with Sally Schoenike who coordinates the Open Class Exhibitor portion of the Fair so she can take this into consideration. You’re welcome to email her direct at [email protected] – Thank You!
How do I register open class cross stitch? What is cost? What is the deadline?
Yes, cross stitch can be entered in open class exhibits. Cost to enter (as many exhibits as you wish) $25 which includes entry to the Fair all five days. Include payment with your entry forms no later than August 9th. Enter using the Home Furnishings category, page 84 (2019 Book) posted above. Please let us know if you have any additional questions. We will upload the 2021 book as soon as changes have been approved and published. Thank you!
Can I get on the mailing list for the 2021 Open class fair book?
Yes, we received your voicemail and have forwarded to Sharon Keil to ensure you receive a physical book by mail when printed. Thank you for asking and your interest in being an exhibitor at the Fair!