2023 Dodge County Fair
August 16, 2023 - August 20, 2023
Affordable family entertainment as low as $7 per day with the purchase of a $35 season pass or just $15 daily gate admission with FREE stages and grandstands. The annual music festival and county fair entertains over 52,000 fans a year and is the largest outdoor event in the area. A huge tractor pull followed by three nights of national touring artist concerts entertain country and rock fans. Two demolition derbies, a Horse pull, tractor pull, and truck pull at the grandstand plus food, fun and exhibits for the whole family. Don’t forget to taste the great fair food, view the many exhibits and animals while learning, doing and just having a great time!
We now offer ONLINE TICKET SALES – two options are available, a $15 single-day pass, or a $35 Season Pass. Buy tickets in advance and get in quick! Show your QR code ticket on your phone or printed email, the ticket taker scans the ticket, and you’re ready to have fun!
For more information visit the links below;
Wednesday – August 16, 2023
Thursday – August 17, 2023
Friday – August 18, 2023
Saturday – August 19, 2023
Sunday – August 20, 2023
Get updates and news from the Dodge County Fair by following us on social media, subscribing to our email list, or visiting our website often for updates.
Feel free to post a question in the comments section below and we’ll answer within a few hours. If you check the box for “Notify me of follow-up comments via e-mail” you’ll get an email when we reply.
How much are wristbands for rides?
Thanks for asking Kelly – Wristband days are on Wednesday (1-5 pm or 6-10 pm) $25, Thursday (1-5 pm or 6-10 pm) $20/$25, and Friday (1-5 pm or 6-10 pm) $25. Saturday is Family Day with a 50% discount on ride tickets (12-5 pm) 20 tickets for $10.00. Details available on the Rides and Midway Information Page from the Dodge County Fair drop-down menu https://dodgecountyfairgrounds.com/dodge-county-fair/rides-and-midway-information/
If we are not staying for the concert at night, why do we have to pay for gate admission? Do you offer a senior citizen discount?
Thanks for asking Janel – Gate admission in the morning is only $10 or $7 all day if you purchase a season ticket in advance. Your admission pays for the family stages, garbage removal, electricity, insurance, maintenance and much more. Yes, there is a Senior Citizen discount on Thursday morning. Eligible seniors (55 years or older) must pick-up a coupon at Professional Floor Covering, 713 Park Avenue to get discounted admission. $2.00 off coupons are only valid before 12 pm, so get out to the Fair early on Thursday! More info at https://dodgecountyfairgrounds.com/faq-items/when-is-senior-citizen-day-and-how-do-i-get-discount-admission/
I would be interested in getting information on the entertainment at the fair each year. Thanks Shirley Allen.
Thanks for asking Shirley – We have a page on our website, the same link every year where you can find the main entertainment https://dodgecountyfairgrounds.com/events/category/entertainment/ or you can subscribe to our email newsletter, let us know if you are interested.
Does the Dodge County Fair have a section which displays and votes on photographs? If so, what are the deadlines for submission and other particulars? Thank you.
Good question Karen – You can enter photography in the open class exhibits for judging. We don’t have voting, a judge will examine your photo, give feedback and award blue, red, or white ribbon and a small monetary award. More information on how to register is available at https://dodgecountyfairgrounds.com/dodge-county-fair/open-class-exhibitor-fair-entry-book/
Signing up for open class beef cattle…. I have a Angus heifer junior yearling (DOB: Feb 2022) and other beef breed (Angus/ Holstein cross) heifer senior yearling (DOB: Dec 2021) but I didn’t see that as an option when signing up online? Is open class not allowed to enter these? It’s listed in the 2023 fair book. Please just let me know what I need to do.
Thank you for any information you can provide.
Thank you for asking Kate – We received your voicemail and have routed it to Sally Schoenike who will get back to you in a couple days. Sally is our contact for entry questions. Thank you!