Chris Lane in concert

Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam, WI, United States

Chris Lane will be performing LIVE on Thursday with three number one hits, including “Big, Big Plans”, “I Don’t Know About You” and “Fix”.  Each has reached platinum or double platinum status. Other recognizable hits include “Fill Them Boots", “Summer Job Money” and "Stop Coming Over”, just to name a small sampling.

Music by The Noize

Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam, WI, United States

The Noize is a Chicago-based band that plays a variety of music, including rock, pop, funk, country, and soul. They have been performing together for over 10 years and have shared the stage with some big names, such as the Spin Doctors, the Marshall Tucker Band, Rick Springfield, and the Dirty Heads.

Junior Fair Poultry Judging

Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam, WI, United States

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

Junior Fair Dairy Showmanship

Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam, WI, United States

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.

Junior Britches Showmanship Contest

Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam, WI, United States

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.

Upper Iowa University Kids Pedal Tractor Pull

Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam, WI, United States

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.

Pig, Duck and Goat Races

Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam, WI, United States

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

Open Class Dairy Cattle Judging

Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam, WI, United States

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

Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam, WI, United States

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.