Livestock Show
Junior Fair Market Hog Show
Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam, WI, United StatesA judging event for youth participating in the swine project is held in the Junior Livestock Building. Swine are evaluated based on their functionality, structure, balance, and attractiveness. The Market Hog Show is a terminal show, meaning that all youth exhibitors must be certified annually in Meat Animal Quality Assurance (MAQA) and attend educational project meetings throughout the year.
Junior Fair Beef Breeding and Feeder Calves Judging
Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam, WI, United StatesThis event showcases youth competing in Beef Breeding and Feeder projects. The beef cattle will be evaluated in the Farm Progress Arena based on functionality, structure, balance, and attractiveness. To participate, exhibitors must have attended and completed educational project meetings throughout the year.
Junior Fair Market Beef and Showmanship Judging
Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam, WI, United StatesThis event is a judging competition for youth involved in beef and beef feeder projects. Beef cattle will be evaluated in the Farm Progress Arena based on functionality, structure, balance, and attractiveness. Exhibitors are required to have attended and completed educational project meetings throughout the year.
Junior Fair Sheep Lead Class and Breeder Judging
Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam, WI, United StatesJoin us for a judging event showcasing youth participants in the sheep project. In the Junior Livestock Building arena, sheep will be evaluated based on functionality, structure, balance, and overall attractiveness. It is important to note that all purebred breeding stock must be registered.
Junior Fair Market Lamb Showmanship Judging
Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam, WI, United StatesA sheep project judging event for youth will take place in the Junior Livestock Building. The purpose of the junior market lamb exhibit is to encourage young people to produce and showcase high-quality lambs as part of their farming programs. Participants must have attended and completed educational project meetings throughout the year.
Junior Fair Dairy Show
Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam, WI, United StatesYouth participating in the dairy project lead their cattle into the Farm Progress Arena for judging. Dairy breeds are evaluated based on functionality, frame, balance, and udder characteristics. Exhibitors must attend and complete educational meetings throughout the year.
Meat Animal Sale
Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam, WI, United StatesSupport the youth of Dodge County by attending the Meat Animal Sale this Thursday at the Farm Progress Arena. Preregistered bidders and buyers will enjoy a complimentary dinner before the auction begins. To be eligible to sell, each exhibitor must participate in various educational activities and raise and show a high-quality animal.
Junior Fair Dairy Showmanship
Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam, WI, United StatesThis event showcases the talents of youth participating in the dairy project and takes place in the Farm Progress Arena. Participants compete in registered and grade classes, alternating by age, starting with spring calves and following a fixed breed rotation. Youth demonstrate their knowledge of dairy education and compete for various showmanship awards, including top production, somatic cell count, and protein production.
Junior Britches Showmanship Contest
Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam, WI, United StatesYouth entering grades 3 and 4 this school year will have the opportunity to show calves in the Junior Showmanship Contest. Judging will focus on the proper showmanship techniques demonstrated by each participant and the training of the calf. This event is organized by the Dodge County Dairy Youth Advisory Committee and aims to promote interest in the Dairy Project.