Dodge County Fair
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Junior Fair Foods and Food Preservation Judging
Junior Fair Foods and Food Preservation Judging
The Junior Fair Foods and Food Preservation is a judging event for youth participating in the 4-H foods project. Exhibits are judged on composition, appearance, creativity, and presentation of food items.
3 events,
Junior Fair Farm Scene Judging
Junior Fair Farm Scene Judging
Youth exhibitors bring miniature farm displays to the Youth Building to be judged on Entry Day. Exhibitors meet face-to-face with a judge and exhibits are evaluated on scale, detail, creativity, and improvements.
Junior Fair Cloverbuds Judging
Junior Fair Cloverbuds Judging
Youth exhibitors enter in a variety of subject areas, learn how to talk with a judge face to face about their exhibit, and receive a participation ribbon.
Junior Fair Flowers, Houseplants and Plant Crafts Judging
Junior Fair Flowers, Houseplants and Plant Crafts Judging
A judging event for youth enrolled in flowers, houseplants, and home environment projects. Exhibitors bring their entries to be judged face to face and receive comments and ask questions. Exhibits are evaluated on composition, arrangement, appearance, and structure.
41 events,
2022 Dodge County Fair
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 Market Hog Show
Junior Fair Market Hog Show
A judging event for 4-H youth entered in the swine project, held in the Junior Livestock Building. Swine are evaluated on functionality, structure, balance, and attractiveness. The Market Hog Show is a terminal show.
Open Class Farm Crops, Vegetables, and Fruits Judging
Open Class Farm Crops, Vegetables, and Fruits Judging
Farming has deep roots in Dodge County, and love for the land is evident in the exhibits featured in the open-class farm crops, vegetables, and fruits division.
Open Class Clothing Judging
Open Class Clothing Judging
The open-class clothing division features two basic classes: children’s garments, consisting of about 20 different categories, and adult garments, which includes more than 25 categories.
Junior Fair Clothing Exhibit Judging
Junior Fair Clothing Exhibit Judging
A judging event for 4-H youth exhibiting clothing projects. These exhibits are original work of the exhibitor and are made as part of a supervised project activity outside of regular school classes.
Junior Fair Cake Decorating Judging
Junior Fair Cake Decorating Judging
Exhibitors participate in this Danish style judging where items are evaluated on technique with frosting, fondant, gum paste and more! Creativity, placement, and presentation are highlighted in this popular class.
23 events,
Junior Fair Rabbit and Cavy Judging
Junior Fair Rabbit and Cavy Judging
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
Junior Fair Dairy Show
A judging event for 4-H youth participating in the dairy project. Dairy breeds are evaluated on functionality, frame, balance, and udder characteristics.
Junior Fair Cultural Arts, Communication Arts, Natural Science, Electricity, Mechanical Project, Animal Science, and Youth Leadership Self-Determined Judging
Junior Fair Cultural Arts, Communication Arts, Natural Science, Electricity, Mechanical Project, Animal Science, and Youth Leadership Self-Determined Judging
A judging event for 4-H youth participating in Cultural Arts, Communication Arts, Natural Science, Electricity, Mechanical Project, Animal Science, and Youth Leadership Self-Determined projects.
Pig, Duck and Goat Races
Pig, Duck and Goat Races
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
John Gay on the Homan Hometown Music Stage
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.
26 events,
Junior Fair Poultry Judging
Junior Fair Poultry Judging
Youth participate in Danish judging where animals are evaluated on functionality, structure, balance, and attractiveness.
Junior Fair Dairy Showmanship
Junior Fair Dairy Showmanship
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
Junior Britches Showmanship Contest
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
Upper Iowa University Kids Pedal Tractor Pull
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
Pig, Duck and Goat Races
The pigs, ducks and goats from Pleasure Valley Farm of nearby Adell, WI entertain with four shows daily during the Dodge County Fair.
26 events,
Junior Fair Goat Judging
Junior Fair Goat Judging
Youth participate in Danish judging where goats are evaluated on functionality, structure, balance, and attractiveness.
Junior Fair Cat and Kitten Judging
Junior Fair Cat and Kitten Judging
Youth participate in Danish judging where animals are evaluated on general appearance and condition, temperament, hair, coat, paws, nails, and body build.
Horse Pull
Horse Pull
Teams of horses pull the sled in front of the grandstands starting at 9 am Saturday of the Fair. Breakfast will be available at the concession stand, plenty of seating in the grandstands.
Junior Fair Younger Brother/Sister Exhibit Class
Junior Fair Younger Brother/Sister Exhibit Class
Younger brothers or sisters of any current 4-H member of younger children of a 4-H volunteer leader may bring 1 entry to the Dodge County Fair to be entered in the Youth Building on Entry Day before 7 pm.
Pig, Duck and Goat Races
Pig, Duck and Goat Races
The pigs, ducks and goats from Pleasure Valley Farm of nearby Adell, WI entertain with four shows daily during the Dodge County Fair.
25 events,
Pernat Haase Meats 4WD Truck Pull
Pernat Haase Meats 4WD Truck Pull
All four wheels spin as they pull the sled down the track during the annual Pernat Haase Meats Truck Pull at the Dodge County Fair. Locals compete with pullers from the Badger Truck Pullers Association and others throughout the state.
Little Flock Showmanship Contest
Little Flock Showmanship Contest
The Poultry Project is pleased to sponsor the Little Flock Showmanship Contest on Sunday in the Small Animal Building. To promote the interest and education of poultry, contestants will demonstrate their knowledge of proper showmanship information and handling techniques.
Pig Pals Swine Spectacular
Pig Pals Swine Spectacular
An event for youth in 7th to 12th grade with intellectual disabilities like autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or other sensory-processing disorder. A pig show for youth with disabilities, at the Dodge County Fair swine and sheep barn arena on Sunday of the Fair at 10:30 AM.
Dairy Youth Recognition Auction
Dairy Youth Recognition Auction
The Dodge County Dairy Youth participating in the dairy project will again be recognized for their hard work at the Dodge County Dairy Youth Recognition Auction.
Pig, Duck and Goat Races
Pig, Duck and Goat Races
The pigs, ducks and goats from Pleasure Valley Farm of nearby Adell, WI entertain with four shows daily during the Dodge County Fair.