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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 in home, family, and child development projects. Youth are judged face to face on articles made for home use and/or for child development.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A judging event for 4-H youth participating in the dairy project. Dairy breeds are evaluated on functionality, frame, balance, and udder characteristics.
A judging event for 4-H youth participating in Cultural Arts, Communication Arts, Natural Science, Electricity, Mechanical Project, Animal Science, and Youth Leadership Self-Determined projects.
Kids Day on the Midway features unlimited rides with the purchase of a $25 wristband on the midway. Ride as many rides as you like with a wristband from 1 to 5 pm followed by Thursday evening Wristbands on the Midway.
A judging event for 4-H youth who have entered projects in the Computer exhibitor category. Exhibits are evaluated on quality, workmanship, finishing, and storytelling.
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.
The Dodge County Fair is having a Pedal Pull competition just for kids ages 3 to 12. Is your child ready to show off their pedaling skills and win big? We have age and weight classes for everyone, so come on down!
This is your chance to see talented young musicians showcase their skills on instruments, vocals, and even piano! They've been working hard all year on their 4-H music projects, and this is their big moment to shine.
Kids young and old will enjoy discounted and unlimited rides during Wristbands on the Midway Friday afternoon of the Fair. Ride as many rides as you like with the purchase of a $30 wristband from 1 to 5 pm.
Don't miss the Junior Fair Cat Show happening at the Youth Building, located at the fairground's northeast corner. Cheer on these talented young exhibitors and their feline friends!
Witness the incredible strength of horses at the Dodge County Fair's Horse Pull! Cheer on these powerful teams as they pull the sled across the track in front of the grandstands. The competition starts at 9 am sharp on Saturday of the Fair.
Calling all young exhibitors! Have a project you're excited to show off, but you're not quite in the Junior Fair yet? The Dodge County Fair has you covered!
Enjoy discount ride tickets during Family Day on the Midway from 12 to 5 pm. Get 40 discounted tickets for a special price of $30 - a nice savings over regular prices! Special price ride tickets must be used during the promotion time of 12 thru 5 pm.
Pernat Haase Meats Truck Pull! Witness the power of street and modified trucks as they battle it out on the track at the Dodge County Fair. This FREE event (with fair admission) features local competitors and members of the Badger Truck Pullers Association.
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.
Demolition Derby Doubleheader! Get ready for a day of destruction at the Dodge County Fair. The action starts at 1 PM with the first demolition derby, where cars, trucks, and vans battle it out to qualify for the evening's grand finale.
Head over to the Youth Building (northeast corner of the Fairgrounds) to cheer on the talented young participants in the Junior Fair Model Horse Project competition.
These awards recognize excellence in animal care, exhibitor presentation, and exhibit preparation. It's more than just clean stalls – it's about dedication, responsibility, and a passion for agriculture.