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2024 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 Market Hog Show

Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam

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.

Junior Fair Fruit and Vegetables Judging

Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam

What’s growing in Dodge County youth’s garden? Exhibits are evaluated in the Danish judging system focusing on quality, uniformity, health, appearance, and more!

Junior Fair Clothing Exhibit Judging

Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam

A judging event for 4-H youth exhibiting clothing projects. These exhibits are original work of the exhibitor and are made as part of a supervised project activity outside of regular school classes.

Junior Fair Cake Decorating Judging

Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam

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.

Junior Fair Knitting and Crocheting Judging

Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam

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.

Junior Fair Photography Judging

Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam

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.

Junior Fair Child Development and Home Environment Judging

Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam

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.

Junior Fair Beef Breeding and Feeder Calves Judging

Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam

A judging event for 4-H youth competing in Beef Breeding and Feeder projects. Beef cattle are evaluated on functionality, structure, balance, and attractiveness.

Junior Fair Market Beef and Showmanship Judging

Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam

A judging event for 4-H youth entering livestock in the beef and beef feeder project. Beef cattle are evaluated on functionality, structure, balance, and attractiveness.

Junior Fair Crops Judging

Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam

A judging event for 4-H youth to evaluate crops and garden projects they have been growing and caring for throughout the summer. Exhibits of crops are evaluated on quality, maturity, health, appearance, and more!

Wristbands on the Midway – Wednesday Afternoon

Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam

Kids young and old will enjoy discounted and unlimited rides during Wristbands on the Midway Wednesday afternoon of the Fair. Ride as many rides as you like with the purchase of a $30 wristband from 1 to 5 pm.

Junior Fair Explorer Judging

Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam

Youth exhibit up to 8 entries in a variety of subject areas that youth have explored throughout the year. Entries are judged and displayed in the Youth Building at the northeast corner of the Fairgrounds.

Junior Fair Sheep Lead Class and Breeder Judging

Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam

Sheep are evaluated in the Junior Livestock Building arena for; functionality, structure, balance, and attractiveness. All purebred breeding stock must be registered.

Junior Fair Market Lamb Showmanship Judging

Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam

The junior market lambs exhibit purpose is to encourage young people to produce and exhibit high-quality lambs as part of their farming program.

Music by Pat McCurdy

Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam

Milwaukee music legend Pat McCurdy brings his high-energy show to the Radio Park Stage on Wednesday, August 14th from 5:00 to 6:30 PM. Get ready for an unforgettable evening of laughter, music, and audience interaction!

Junior Fair Dog Obedience Performance Show

Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam

Youth showcase ability in dog handling and performance a result of training, obedience, and showmanship classes that take place prior to the fair.

Wristbands on the Midway – Wednesday Evening

Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam

Kids young and old will enjoy discounted and unlimited rides during Wristbands on the Midway Wednesday evening of the Fair. Ride as many rides as you like with the purchase of a $30 wristband from 6 to 10 pm.

Badger State Truck and Tractor Pull

Dodge County Fairgrounds Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam

This is BSTP’s most anticipated event of the entire competition season. Fans can get competitive themselves, while they watch the instant replays and driver stats fend for high placement on the leader boards. Participants will compete to see who can pull weight transfer sleds the furthest across the two action-packed tracks.