Events for week of August 11, 2024 › Dodge County Fair

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

What’s growing in Dodge County youth’s garden? Exhibits are evaluated in the Danish judging system focusing on quality, uniformity, health, appearance, and more!

Whether your like to wow your family with decorative cakes or you prefer to make your guests cry over canned salsa so good the flavor lingers for days, there’s a category for everything.

Everything from stuffed animals to counted cross stitch to centerpieces. There’s sure to be a category for your latest Internet-inspired craft project.

Fair goers can mosey under the grandstand during the fair and discover the world of Dodge County’s open-class flowers division. Spectacular exhibits range from bouquets of one variety and potted plants to artistic arrangements and themed compositions.

Beekeeping is a popular hobby in the Dodge and Jefferson-county area for the fellowship and education it provides. The honey open-class division presents beekeepers with the opportunity to exhibit the fruits of their trade in competition.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Youth bring their exhibits to be judged face to face and receive comments/questions. Entries are judged and displayed in the Youth Building at the northeast corner of the Fairgrounds.

A judging event for 4-H youth who have captured images in photography projects. Exhibits are evaluated in the Danish judging system with a focus composition, mounting care, technique, and image quality.

A judging event for 4-H youth in home, family, and child development projects. Youth are judged face to face on articles made for home use and/or for child development.

Dust off your brushes, sharpen your cutting blades, and replenish your paint selection, because the open-class cultural-arts division is calling all exhibitors with an artistic flair.

A judging event for 4-H youth competing in Beef Breeding and Feeder projects. Beef cattle are evaluated on functionality, structure, balance, and attractiveness.

Breeds include Shorthorn, Angus, Hereford, and a class for other beef breeds together. Age classifications include junior calf, senior calf, summer yearling, junior yearling, senior yearling, and cows two years and over.

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

A judging event for 4-H youth entering livestock in the beef and beef feeder project. Beef cattle are evaluated on functionality, structure, balance, and attractiveness.

Kids young and old will enjoy discounted and unlimited rides during Wristbands on the Midway Wednesday afternoon of the Fair. Ride as many rides as you like with the purchase of a $30 wristband from 1 to 5 pm.

Entries in this division are judged on suitability to purpose and design, evenness and perfection of stitches, neatness of blocking, and quality of seams and joinings.

A judging event for 4-H youth to evaluate crops and garden projects they have been growing and caring for throughout the summer. Exhibits of crops are evaluated on quality, maturity, health, appearance, and more!

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

One of the most popular open-class categories is amateur photography. Entries in four different classes are judged on composition, clarity, and presentation.

John and Nikki of Ready Go Dog Show are bringing entertainment to new heights, LITERALLY, with the biggest, big air dog show on the planet! Enjoy three shows daily FREE with your gate admission to the Dodge County Fair.

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.

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

Open-class sheep showing is available at the Dodge County Fair for numerous breeds: Shropshire, Corriedale and Colombias, Dorset, Horned Dorset, Hampshire, Suffolk, and a class for any other breeds.

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

Youth exhibit up to 8 entries in a variety of subject areas that youth have explored throughout the year. Entries are judged and displayed in the Youth Building at the northeast corner of the Fairgrounds.

Sheep are evaluated in the Junior Livestock Building arena for; functionality, structure, balance, and attractiveness. All purebred breeding stock must be registered.

John and Nikki of Ready Go Dog Show are bringing entertainment to new heights, LITERALLY, with the biggest, big air dog show on the planet! Enjoy three shows daily FREE with your gate admission to the Dodge County Fair.

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.

The junior market lambs exhibit purpose is to encourage young people to produce and exhibit high-quality lambs as part of their farming program.

Milwaukee music legend Pat McCurdy brings his high-energy show to the Radio Park Stage on Wednesday, August 14th from 5:00 to 6:30 PM. Get ready for an unforgettable evening of laughter, music, and audience interaction!

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

Kids young and old will enjoy discounted and unlimited rides during Wristbands on the Midway Wednesday evening of the Fair. Ride as many rides as you like with the purchase of a $30 wristband from 6 to 10 pm.

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

Youth showcase ability in dog handling and performance a result of training, obedience, and showmanship classes that take place prior to the fair.

John and Nikki of Ready Go Dog Show are bringing entertainment to new heights, LITERALLY, with the biggest, big air dog show on the planet! Enjoy three shows daily FREE with your gate admission to the Dodge County Fair.

This is BSTP’s most anticipated event of the entire competition season. Fans can get competitive themselves, while they watch the instant replays and driver stats fend for high placement on the leader boards. Participants will compete to see who can pull weight transfer sleds the furthest across the two action-packed tracks.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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 on the Midway features unlimited rides with the purchase of a $25 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.

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.

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

Experience the magic of Elvis Presley with Tony Rocker on Thursday, August 15th from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at the Radio Park Stage. This dynamic performer, a seasoned drummer turned Elvis tribute artist, will transport you back to the golden era of rock 'n' roll.

John and Nikki of Ready Go Dog Show are bringing entertainment to new heights, LITERALLY, with the biggest, big air dog show on the planet! Enjoy three shows daily FREE with your gate admission to the Dodge County Fair.

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.

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

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

John and Nikki of Ready Go Dog Show are bringing entertainment to new heights, LITERALLY, with the biggest, big air dog show on the planet! Enjoy three shows daily FREE with your gate admission to the Dodge County Fair.

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.

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

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 $30 wristband from 6 to 10 pm.

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

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.

John and Nikki of Ready Go Dog Show are bringing entertainment to new heights, LITERALLY, with the biggest, big air dog show on the planet! Enjoy three shows daily FREE with your gate admission to the Dodge County Fair.

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.

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

Well-decorated country music veteran, Tracy Byrd, will share some of his thirty hit singles with a crowd of fans in Beaver Dam on August 15. Byrd will take the Moraine Park Main Stage on Thursday at 8:00pm. Fans should be ready for a really entertaining time.

Get ready for a night of pure country rock as Dexter Road takes the Radio Park Stage on Thursday, August 15th from 9:30 to 11:30 PM. Following the legendary Tracy Byrd, this Horicon-based band will bring their high-energy sound to the fairgrounds.

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

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.

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.

The Dodge County Fair is having a Pedal Pull competition just for kids ages 3 to 12. Is your child ready to show off their pedaling skills and win big? We have age and weight classes for everyone, so come on down!

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

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.

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 $30 wristband from 1 to 5 pm.

This is your chance to see talented young musicians showcase their skills on instruments, vocals, and even piano! They've been working hard all year on their 4-H music projects, and this is their big moment to shine.

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

John and Nikki of Ready Go Dog Show are bringing entertainment to new heights, LITERALLY, with the biggest, big air dog show on the planet! Enjoy three shows daily FREE with your gate admission to the Dodge County Fair.

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.

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

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

John and Nikki of Ready Go Dog Show are bringing entertainment to new heights, LITERALLY, with the biggest, big air dog show on the planet! Enjoy three shows daily FREE with your gate admission to the Dodge County Fair.

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.

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

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 $30 wristband from 6 to 10 pm.

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

The competition takes place in the Junior Livestock Building, and winners will be showered with awards for their hard work. But beyond the trophies, these kids are building friendships that will last a lifetime.

John and Nikki of Ready Go Dog Show are bringing entertainment to new heights, LITERALLY, with the biggest, big air dog show on the planet! Enjoy three shows daily FREE with your gate admission to the Dodge County Fair.

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.

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

MULTI-PLATINUM hitmaker, Matt Stell, will take the stage at the 2024 Dodge County Fair in rural Beaver Dam on Friday, August 16 at 8pm as part of the free evening entertainment. Stell’s new single “Breakin’ in Boots” may be reflecting on a missed connection.

Don't miss Milwaukee's rising stars, FM Rodeo, electrify the Radio Park Stage on Friday night of the Dodge County Fair! From 9:30 to 11:30 PM, this talented group will deliver a dynamic performance featuring your favorite classic and contemporary hits.

This exciting event takes place in the Junior Livestock Building and features talented young exhibitors showcasing their goats.

Don't miss the Junior Fair Cat Show happening at the Youth Building, located at the fairground's northeast corner. Cheer on these talented young exhibitors and their feline friends!

Witness the incredible strength of horses at the Dodge County Fair's Horse Pull! Cheer on these powerful teams as they pull the sled across the track in front of the grandstands. The competition starts at 9 am sharp on Saturday of the Fair.

Calling all young exhibitors! Have a project you're excited to show off, but you're not quite in the Junior Fair yet? The Dodge County Fair has you covered!

Enjoy discount ride tickets during Family Day on the Midway from 12 to 5 pm. Get 40 discounted tickets for a special price of $30 - a nice savings over regular prices! Special price ride tickets must be used during the promotion time of 12 thru 5 pm.

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

Witness the incredible power of machinery as local farmers compete in various classes. The competition takes place on the clay track in front of the grandstands, and the crowd will be roaring with excitement! Sponsored by Fleet Farm

Calling all dairy enthusiasts! Don't miss the exciting Dodge County Holstein Futurity Show! This unique event is a showcase for the area's finest Holstein breeders and their exceptional cattle.

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

John and Nikki of Ready Go Dog Show are bringing entertainment to new heights, LITERALLY, with the biggest, big air dog show on the planet! Enjoy three shows daily FREE with your gate admission to the Dodge County Fair.

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.

Don't miss the amazing X-Treme Art Carving Team in action at the Dodge County Fair! These talented artists will be showcasing their chainsaw skills throughout the Fair in Radio Park, creating stunning works of art that will be up for auction.

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

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

This fun event benefits both the Small Animal Scholarship Fund and the dedicated Junior Fair youth participating in the Small Animal Project. All the animals up for auction are champions, having won blue or red ribbons!

John and Nikki of Ready Go Dog Show are bringing entertainment to new heights, LITERALLY, with the biggest, big air dog show on the planet! Enjoy three shows daily FREE with your gate admission to the Dodge County Fair.

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.

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

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

John and Nikki of Ready Go Dog Show are bringing entertainment to new heights, LITERALLY, with the biggest, big air dog show on the planet! Enjoy three shows daily FREE with your gate admission to the Dodge County Fair.

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.

This unique competition puts the spotlight on the top junior and senior showmen from the dairy, beef, sheep, and swine projects. Don't miss the exciting Showmanship Showdown at the Dodge County Fair!

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

“The American Band”, Grand Funk Railroad will be traveling down the local tracks, heading back to Beaver Dam with their classic rock and funk sound on August 17. With hits like “Some Kind of Wonderful”, “We’re and American Band”, “Walk Like a Man”, “I’m Your Captain/Closer to Home” and “Locomotion”.

Get ready to rock the night away with The Noize! This high-energy Chicago band is bringing their electrifying blend of rock, pop, funk, country, and soul to the Radio Park Stage on Saturday, August 17th from 9:30 to 11:30 PM.