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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 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.

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.

Upper Iowa University 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

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.

When Implied on the Homan Hometown Music Stage

Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam

When Implied is an alternative rock band based out of Madison, Wisconsin formed in 2021.  See them on the Homan Hometown Music Stage near the Commercial Building on Friday, August 19 from 12-1:30 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.

Wristbands on the Midway – Friday Afternoon

Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam

Kids young and old will enjoy discounted and unlimited rides during Wristbands on the Midway Friday afternoon of the Fair. Ride as many rides as you like with the purchase of a $25 wristband from 1 to 5 pm.

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.

Crown on the Homan Hometown Music Stage

Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam

Crown is billed as "your second favorite trio" a group of friends making music for fun.  See them on the Homan Hometown Music Stage near the Commercial Building on Friday, August 19 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.

Trash Pandas on the Homan Hometown Music Stage

Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam

Trash Pandas is an original rock and roll band from Green Bay/Fox Cities. Trash Pandas write music with a mixture of different genre influences such as pop/punk, alternative, hard rock, and blues rock.  See them on the Homan Hometown Music Stage near the Commercial Building on Friday, August 19 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.

Celebrity Cream Puff Eating Contest

Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam

Arrive early to get a seat for the 26th annual Celebrity Cream Puff Eating Contest. In 2019, over two dozen contestants competed, Jason Luedtke with the Leipsig 4-H won the “Three ‘H’ and One ‘C’ No Hands Allowed” trophy with the evening's fastest time of 43-seconds.

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.

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.

Wristbands on the Midway – Friday Evening

Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam

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

Russell Dickerson in concert

Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam

Country singer and storyteller, Russell Dickerson will headline Friday evening at the 2022 Dodge County Fair. Dickerson’s fans and country music enthusiasts will appreciate hit after hit from his #5 Billboard Top Country Album, “Yours”. The album became gold-certified with popular hits like “Blue Tacoma”, “Every Little Thing” and title track, “Yours”.

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.