Judging Schedule
Calendar of Events
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1 event,
Junior Fair 4-H Horse Show
Junior Fair 4-H Horse Show
The Junior Fair 4-H Horse Show is a judging event for youth participating in the 4-H horse project. Exhibitors are judged on their ability to show his/her horse at halter, riding, drive, performance, and horsemanship.
1 event,
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.
6 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.
Beef Fitting Contest
Beef Fitting Contest
The contest gives beef project youth the opportunity to demonstrate project growth by practicing their fitting skills and competing for prizes. Fitters will have one hour to fit, groom and care for their animal.
Sheep Fitting Contest
Sheep Fitting Contest
Animal care takes center stage during the Sheep Fitting Contest in the Farm Progress Arena on Tuesday night before the Fair. Sheep project youth demonstrate project growth by practicing their fitting skills and competing for prizes.
26 events,
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.
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.
Junior Fair Knitting and Crocheting Judging
Junior Fair Knitting and Crocheting Judging
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.
Junior Fair Photography Judging
Junior Fair Photography Judging
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.
Junior Fair Child Development and Home Environment Judging
Junior Fair Child Development and Home Environment Judging
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.
3 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 Computer Exhibits Judging
Junior Fair Computer Exhibits Judging
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.
5 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.
Open Class Dairy Cattle Judging
Open Class Dairy Cattle Judging
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.
Junior Fair Music Performance Judging
Junior Fair Music Performance Judging
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.
Junior Fair Swine Showmanship
Junior Fair Swine Showmanship
Youth showcase their knowledge of swine education and compete for a variety of showmanship awards.
3 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.
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.
2 events,
Junior Fair Model Horse Judging
Junior Fair Model Horse Judging
Youth participate in Danish judging prepare the model and set up the entry on the judging table. Verbal assistance is permitted but all hands-on work should be done by the youth exhibitor.
Junior Fair Herdsmanship Awards
Junior Fair Herdsmanship Awards
4-H clubs and FFA chapters earn herdsmanship awards through designated criteria that include; care of the exhibit, appearance and attitude of the exhibitors, and preparation of the exhibit.