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2023 Dodge County Fair

Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam

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 Poultry Judging

Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam

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

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.

Upper Iowa University Kids Pedal Tractor Pull

Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam

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.

Junior Fair Music Performance Judging

Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam

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.

Wristbands on the Midway – Friday Afternoon

Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam

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 $25 wristband from 1 to 5 pm.

Junior Fair Swine Showmanship

Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam

Youth showcase their knowledge of swine education and compete for a variety of showmanship awards.

Wristbands on the Midway – Friday Evening

Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam

Kids young and old will enjoy discounted and unlimited rides during Wristbands on the Midway Friday evening of the Fair. Ride as many rides as you like with the purchase of a $25 wristband from 6 to 10 pm.

Jameson Rodgers in concert

Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam

See Jameson Rodgers LIVE in concert Friday, August 18th, with hits like “Cold Beer Calling My Name”’ and “Some Girls”, which became a platinum-certified Number 1 hit. With inspiration from Merle Haggard, John Mellencamp, Bruce Springsteen and Eric Church.

Music by FM Rodeo

Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam

Performing at venues and events throughout the state of Wisconsin, hometown Milwaukee, WI band FM Rodeo will entertain on the Radio Park Stage Friday night of the Dodge County Fair.