Junior Fair Horse Show

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

The Junior Fair Horse Show is a judging event for youth involved in the horse project. Exhibitors are evaluated based on their ability to show their horses in various categories, including halter, riding, driving, performance, and horsemanship. The event takes place in the horse arena located at the southeast corner of the Fairgrounds. 

Free

Junior Fair Foods and Food Preservation Judging

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

The Junior Fair Foods and Food Preservation event is a judging competition for youth involved in the foods project. Exhibits are evaluated based on their composition, appearance, creativity, and presentation. Entries are displayed in the Youth Building, located at the northeast corner of the Fairgrounds.

Free

Junior Fair Farm Scene Judging

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

Youth exhibitors showcase miniature farm displays in the Youth Building on Entry Day, where they are judged. Each exhibitor has the opportunity to meet face-to-face with a judge, and the exhibits are evaluated based on scale, detail, creativity, and improvements.

Junior Fair Cloverbuds Judging

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

Join us for a learning event designed for kindergarten through 2nd graders in the Cloverbud project. Young exhibitors will showcase their work in various subject areas, learn how to engage in a face-to-face conversation with a judge about their exhibits and receive a participation ribbon.

Junior Fair Flowers, Houseplants and Plant Crafts Judging

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

This event is a judging competition for youth who are involved in projects related to flowers, houseplants, and home environments. Participants will bring their entries to be judged in person, where they can receive feedback and ask questions. The exhibits will be evaluated based on composition, arrangement, appearance, and structure.

Free

2025 Dodge County Fair

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

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

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

A 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 Fruit and Vegetables Judging

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

Join us for a judging event showcasing youth in fruit and vegetable projects. Discover what’s growing in the gardens of Dodge County youth! Exhibits will be evaluated using the Danish judging system, which emphasizes quality, uniformity, health, appearance, and more.

Junior Fair Clothing Exhibit Judging

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

This event is a judging competition for youth showcasing their clothing projects. The exhibits represent the original work of the exhibitors and are created as part of supervised project activities outside of regular school hours. All entries are evaluated based on construction, design, finishing, color, and overall application.