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2019 Dodge County Fair

Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam

Family friendly entertainment as low as $5.40 per day with the purchase of a season pass. The annual music festival and county fair entertains over 52,000 fans a year and is the largest outdoor event in the area.

Junior Fair Poultry Judging

Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam

Youth participate in Danish judging where animals are evaluated on functionality, structure, balance, and attractiveness.

Junior Fair Dairy Showmanship

Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam

Youth showcase their knowledge of dairy education and compete for a variety of showmanship awards such as top production, somatic cell count, and protein production.

Around the Corner with John McGivern filming at Dodge County Fair

Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam

Around the Corner with John McGivern video crew will be making stops throughout the Dodge County Fair on Friday, August 16th filming and gathering stories.  Footage from the Fair will be combined in the final story about the City of Beaver Dam planned for September.

Junior Britches Showmanship Contest

Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam

Youth entering grades 3-4 this school year show calves in the Junior Showmanship Contest. Judging will be based on proper showmanship techniques as demonstrated by the participant and how well the calf is trained. Organized by the Dodge County Dairy Youth Advisory Committee, the event was created to help promote interest in the Dairy Project.

Flight For Life landing and learning

Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam

Families are welcome to see inside the helicopter, ask the pilots questions, and take photos with the crew.  Available time of this event could vary depending on other emergencies in the area.

Kids Pedal Tractor Pull

Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam

Kids age 3 to 12 compete in age and weight classes in the Pedal Pull during the Dodge County Fair. Contestants should arrive 15 minutes early for registration, pedal tractors of different sizes provided.

Pig, Duck and Goat Races on S Fairview Road

Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam

The pigs, ducks and goats from Pleasure Valley Farm of nearby Adell, WI entertain with four shows daily during the Dodge County Fair.

Open Class Dairy Cattle Judging

Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam

Animals are exhibited in the farm progress arena by adults or children wearing white pants and a white or colored shirt, belt, and close-toed shoes. Back tags will be provide and should be displayed on the back of each exhibitor.

Wristband Day on the Midway

Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam

Kids young and old will enjoy discounted and unlimited rides during wristband day on the midway. Ride as many rides as you like with the purchase of a $25 wristband from 12 to 5 pm.

Junior Fair Music Performance Judging

Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam

Instrumental, vocal and piano performances by youth to demonstrate their 4-H music projects. Exhibitor performances are judged face to face in Radio Park in front of a live fair audience.

Pig, Duck and Goat Races on S Fairview Road

Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam

The pigs, ducks and goats from Pleasure Valley Farm of nearby Adell, WI entertain with four shows daily during the Dodge County Fair.

Local Dish with Brenda Murphy

Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam

Take a break in Radio Park and listen to cooking tips and tricks during the Brenda Murphy Local Dish. Brenda will feature demonstrations and recipes from local chefs.

Nick’s Kids Show on W Midway Circle

Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam

Nicks Kids Show is a musically entertaining show for the entire family and invites Children on stage to be part of a Rock n Roll band. Everyone can participate in the Locomotion, The Freeze Dance, Hula Hoop, and much much more.

Wild World of Animals on N Grand Avenue

Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam

Meet a variety of animals from the wild featuring 13 different animals from all over the world like amphibians, reptiles and birds of prey.

Pig, Duck and Goat Races on S Fairview Road

Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam

The pigs, ducks and goats from Pleasure Valley Farm of nearby Adell, WI entertain with four shows daily during the Dodge County Fair.

Nick’s Kids Show on W Midway Circle

Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam

Nicks Kids Show is a musically entertaining show for the entire family and invites Children on stage to be part of a Rock n Roll band. Everyone can participate in the Locomotion, The Freeze Dance, Hula Hoop, and much much more.

WXRO Barn Show and Celebrity Cream Puff Eating Contest

Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam

Arrive early to get a seat for the 24th annual Celebrity Cream Puff Eating Contest. Uncle Bill McCollum will broadcast LIVE on WXRO 95.3 FM during the Barn Show as area celebrities compete against the clock.

Wild World of Animals on N Grand Avenue

Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam

Meet a variety of animals from the wild featuring 13 different animals from all over the world like amphibians, reptiles and birds of prey.

Pig, Duck and Goat Races on S Fairview Road

Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam

The pigs, ducks and goats from Pleasure Valley Farm of nearby Adell, WI entertain with four shows daily during the Dodge County Fair.

Junior Fair Swine Showmanship

Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam

Youth showcase their knowledge of swine education and compete for a variety of showmanship awards.

Nick’s Kids Show on W Midway Circle

Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam

Nicks Kids Show is a musically entertaining show for the entire family and invites Children on stage to be part of a Rock n Roll band. Everyone can participate in the Locomotion, The Freeze Dance, Hula Hoop, and much much more.

Wild World of Animals on N Grand Avenue

Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam

Meet a variety of animals from the wild featuring 13 different animals from all over the world like amphibians, reptiles and birds of prey.

LANCO in concert

Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam

LANCO fans will recognize their hit singles “Long Live Tonight” and “Born to Love You”. The Ranch fans may recognize “Greatest Love Story” from the popular Netflix series. The hit reached Number One in 2017 on the Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay charts.

Music by DJ Jeff Hall

Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam

It's party time in the Legion Beer Pavilion with music by DJ Jeff Hall sponsored by WXRO 95.3FM and WBEV 1430AM. Stop by after the grandstand show and listen to your favorite tunes from the top of the charts.

Music by FM Rodeo

Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam

Performing at venues and events throughout the state of Wisconsin, hometown Milwaukee, WI band FM Rodeo will entertain on the Radio Park Stage Friday night of the Dodge County Fair.