Hundreds of Exhibitors from all over the state and all ages enter items in the Open Class Exhibits every year. Printed copies are available at most banks throughout Dodge County, the Fair Office, Beaver Dam and Juneau Piggly Wiggly, and Beaver Dam Food Pride. The online version is a good reference for quick look-up or for printing extra entry sheets. If you have any questions about entering items in the Open Class Exhibits please reply in the comments section below or call the superintendent for that area directly.
All exhibitors and anyone interested should join the Open Class Exhibitors Facebook Group
CLICK HERE to submit Open Class Exhibitor Entries online. After submitting your online entry, you will receive an email with a link and instructions to use Dodge County Fair’s secure payment system. Please list Item Description as Open Class Entry and enter the Grand Total from the invoice sent from Blue Ribbon in the Total Amount Due. If you are paying for multiple exhibitors in a single transaction or the name on the credit card differs from the exhibitor name, please note Exhibitor Names in the Business Name field.
If you would prefer a PDF version please DOWNLOAD HERE and use the print dialog box to specify printing pages ##-## to just print extra entry pages if needed.
How do I enter and what is the deadlines!
Thank you for asking Ashley! Get a Fair Premium Book at one of many locations throughout the county starting the second week of July; most Dodge County Banks, Beaver Dam and Juneau Piggly Wiggly, Beaver Dam Food Pride, Leroy Meats of Horicon and Fox Lake, and the Fair Office at the Fairgrounds. Or, view and print from our website Open Class Exhibitor page. Complete the Entry Form and return to the Fair Office before August 4th. Then pick up entry tags on Tuesday before the fair or include a self-addressed stamped envelope to have them sent. Exhibitor Season tickets are $25.
https://dodgecountyfairgrounds.com/faq-items/how-do-i-enter-items-like-flowers-vegetables-arts-crafts-in-the-fair/
Hi there. I can’t seem to find the 2023 information on how to submit. Where can I find categories and how to submit online? Thank you! Harvey
Thanks for asking Harvey, the 2023 entry information for Open Class Exhibitors will be available early July.
I am just wondering if this is the open class premium book for 2021 or 2022?
Thanks for asking Angie – We currently have the 2021 book on the website, you’re welcome to use it as a reference to start your projects. From year to year, there are very few changes so you can start with this for now. Our goal this year is to have the 2022 book available on the website early June. The previous year exhibitors will receive a printed book by mail early July. Feel free to reply with any additional questions. Thank you!
Can i still enter my wooden bowls in the open class?
Yes, there are a couple of categories to enter wood bowls as long as you are an amateur. Cultural Arts page 71-73 (Division J-18, Class 44, Item 9) looks like a good fit, or possibly Senior Citizens woodworking if age 62 or older. Review these pages, and call the superintendent if you have any specific questions, they are very helpful and knowledgeable. Thank you!
Where can I find information about the lego displays in the youth building? Is there an open class for this?
Yes, you’re welcome to enter LEGO projects in Open Class Cultural Arts (Division J-18, Class 44, Item 16). The superintendent recommends displaying your item on a piece of wood so it’s easy to move and present for judging. More info on Cultural Arts is available in the book on pages 71-73. Please let us know if you have any other questions.