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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.
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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.
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.
39 events,
2021 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.
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.
20 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.
Pig, Duck and Goat Races on S Fairview Road
Pig, Duck and Goat Races on S Fairview Road
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 Wristbands on the Midway
Kids Day Wristbands on the Midway
Kids Day on the Midway features unlimited rides with the purchase of a $20 wristband on the midway. Ride as many rides as you like with a wristband from 1 to 5 pm followed by regular prices 5 pm to close.
Music by Loco Vocals
Music by Loco Vocals
The Loco Vocals perform as ambassadors for the Beaver Dam Area Community Theatre and the funds they raise go to benefit the theatre and its programs for children and adults.
23 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.
Flight For Life landing and learning
Flight For Life landing and learning
Families are welcome to see inside the helicopter, ask the pilots questions, and take photos with the crew. Available time of this event could vary depending on other emergencies in the area.
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.
Kids Pedal Tractor Pull
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.
23 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 on S Fairview Road
Pig, Duck and Goat Races on S Fairview Road
The pigs, ducks and goats from Pleasure Valley Farm of nearby Adell, WI entertain with four shows daily during the Dodge County Fair.
23 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 2020 Dodge County Dairy Youth Recognition Auction.
Pig, Duck and Goat Races on S Fairview Road
Pig, Duck and Goat Races on S Fairview Road
The pigs, ducks and goats from Pleasure Valley Farm of nearby Adell, WI entertain with four shows daily during the Dodge County Fair.
1 event,
Flea Market and Craft Fair
Flea Market and Craft Fair
Find vintage decor, antiques, rare collectibles, handmade crafts, unique gifts and so much more at the Dodge County Flea Market and Craft Fair. Shoppers search for treasures to keep, resell or repurpose in the mostly outdoor market (indoor space available, held rain or shine). FREE Admission and FREE Parking!
1 event,
[cancelled] IRA Outlaw 410, MSA 360 Sprint Cars and Modifieds
[cancelled] IRA Outlaw 410, MSA 360 Sprint Cars and Modifieds
RAINOUT - Next event is scheduled for Friday, September 24th
1 event,
Fair Food Festival
Fair Food Festival
Bring the whole family to Beaver Dam for the Fair Food Festival, which will feature delicious sweet treats, tasty fried fair food, and an assortment of food carts. Events are scheduled rain or shine monthly throughout the Summer with a variety of new vendors.