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.
A judging event for 4-H youth competing in Beef Breeding and Feeder projects. Beef cattle are evaluated on functionality, structure, balance, and attractiveness.
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.
Sheep are evaluated in the Junior Livestock Building arena for; functionality, structure, balance, and attractiveness. All purebred breeding stock must be registered.
A judging event for 4-H youth participating in the dairy project. Dairy breeds are evaluated on functionality, frame, balance, and udder characteristics.
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.
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 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.
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.
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!
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.
This fun-filled event takes place in the Farm Progress Arena, just north of the Open Class Exhibit Building. Watch in awe (and amusement) as the youngest farmers lead their adorable May or June dairy calves around the show ring, showcasing their showmanship skills.
Contestants will be judged on their showmanship skills, learning how to properly handle and present a sheep. It's a great way to make new friends and discover a love for raising sheep!