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2023 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.

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.

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.

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.

Chris Lane in concert

Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam

Chris Lane will be performing LIVE on Thursday with three number one hits, including “Big, Big Plans”, “I Don’t Know About You” and “Fix”.  Each has reached platinum or double platinum status. Other recognizable hits include “Fill Them Boots", “Summer Job Money” and "Stop Coming Over”, just to name a small sampling.

Music by The Noize

Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam

The Noize is a Chicago-based band that plays a variety of music, including rock, pop, funk, country, and soul. They have been performing together for over 10 years and have shared the stage with some big names, such as the Spin Doctors, the Marshall Tucker Band, Rick Springfield, and the Dirty Heads.