Junior Fair Beef Breeding and Feeder Calves Judging

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

This 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.

Open Class Beef Cattle Judging

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

Participation in the open-class beef cattle division is encouraged for both adults and children. The breeds included are Shorthorn, Angus, Hereford, and a category for other beef breeds combined. Age classifications are as follows: junior calf, senior calf, summer yearling, junior yearling, senior yearling, and cows aged two years and over.

Junior Fair Market Beef and Showmanship Judging

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

This 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 Britches Showmanship Contest

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

Youth 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.

Supreme Showmanship

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

This is your opportunity to see these rising stars in action, even if you missed the traditional livestock shows earlier in the Fair. These young exhibitors have dedicated countless hours to preparing their animals, and the Showmanship Showdown is an exciting display of their hard work and versatility.