All Day

2022 Dodge County Fair

Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam

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.

Junior Fair Rabbit and Cavy Judging

Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam

Youth participate in Danish judging and animals are evaluated on functionality, structure, balance, and attractiveness. Judging is held in the Small Animal Building on the northwest corner of the Fairgrounds.

Junior Fair Dairy Show

Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam

A judging event for 4-H youth participating in the dairy project. Dairy breeds are evaluated on functionality, frame, balance, and udder characteristics.

Pig, Duck and Goat Races

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.

John Gay on the Homan Hometown Music Stage

Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam

John Gay is a signer and songwriter with acoustic originals and covers of artists like Jason Isbell, The Lumineers, Chris Stapleton, and Zach Williams.  See John on the Homan Hometown Music Stage near the Commercial Building on Thursday, August 18 from 12-1:30 PM.

Kids Day Wristbands on the Midway

Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam

Kids Day on the Midway features unlimited rides with the purchase of a $20 wristband on the midway.  Ride as many rides as you like with a wristband from 1 to 5 pm followed by Thursday evening Wristbands on the Midway.

Junior Fair Computer Exhibits Judging

Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam

A judging event for 4-H youth who have entered projects in the Computer exhibitor category. Exhibits are evaluated on quality, workmanship, finishing, and storytelling.

Pig, Duck and Goat Races

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.

Chris Hodgson Acoustic on the Homan Hometown Music Stage

Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam

Chris Hodgson Acoustic is a 2019 WAMI nominated, former 19 year veteran/hired gun of the Las Vegas music scene, now lives in "WISCO N' SIN" as he puts it, where he performs a well thought out mix of covers, both old and new, as well as his often requested comedic originals.  See Chris on the Homan Hometown Music Stage near the Commercial Building on Thursday, August 18 from 2-3:30 PM.

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

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.

Sammy Ray on the Homan Hometown Music Stage

Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam

Sammy Ray is known for her powerful voice and was nominated vocalist of the year in 2017, 2019, & 2020 by the Wisconsin Area Music Industry.  See her on the Homan Hometown Music Stage near the Commercial Building on Thursday, August 18 from 4-5:30 PM.

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

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.

Wristbands on the Midway – Thursday Evening

Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam

Kids young and old will enjoy discounted and unlimited rides during Wristbands on the Midway Thursday evening of the Fair. Ride as many rides as you like with the purchase of a $25 wristband from 6 to 10 pm.

Meat Animal Sale

Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam

Support the youth of Dodge County at the Meat Animal Sale on Thursday in the Farm Progress Arena. Preregistered bidders/buyers are recognized with a free dinner preceding the auction. Each exhibitor, in order to sell, must participate in a number of educational activities, raise, and show an animal of top quality.

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.

Clay Walker in concert

Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam

Walker has had eleven number one hits and seventeen top ten hits. Fans will recognize several of his 39 charted singles, spanning nearly three decades, like: “What’s it to You”, “Live Until I Die” and “This Woman and This Man”, among others.

Music by the Madpolecats

Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam

The Madpolecats unique form of entertainment was developed by fusing together traditional bluegrass instruments with reggae/ska/punk influences, making rastabilly music or, skunkgrass.