Junior Fair Herdsmanship Awards
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.
Little Britches Showmanship Contest
This fun-filled event takes place in the Farm Progress Arena, just north of the Open Class Exhibit Building. Watch in awe (and amusement) as the youngest farmers lead their adorable May or June dairy calves around the show ring, showcasing their showmanship skills.
Supreme Showmanship
This unique competition puts the spotlight on the top junior and senior showmen from the dairy, beef, sheep, and swine projects. Don't miss the exciting Showmanship Showdown at the Dodge County Fair!
Dodge County Holstein Futurity Show
Calling all dairy enthusiasts! Don't miss the exciting Dodge County Holstein Futurity Show! This unique event is a showcase for the area's finest Holstein breeders and their exceptional cattle.
Junior Britches Showmanship Contest
Youth entering grades 3-4 this school year show calves in the Junior Showmanship Contest. Judging will be based on proper showmanship techniques as demonstrated by the participant and how well the calf is trained. Organized by the Dodge County Dairy Youth Advisory Committee, the event was created to help promote interest in the Dairy Project.
Meat Animal Sale
Support the youth of Dodge County at the Meat Animal Sale on Thursday in the Farm Progress Arena. Preregistered bidders/buyers are recognized with a free dinner preceding the auction. Each exhibitor, in order to sell, must participate in a number of educational activities, raise, and show an animal of top quality.
Badger’s Best Pig Sale and Show
Calling all swine enthusiasts! Head to the Badger's Best Throwdown at the Dodge County Fairgrounds in Beaver Dam, WI. Don't miss your chance to showcase your finest gilts and barrows! Be sure to submit your entries online by May 12th to avoid late fees, though entries are also accepted the day of the show.
Junior Fair Market Beef and Showmanship Judging
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 Beef Breeding and Feeder Calves Judging
A judging event for 4-H youth competing in Beef Breeding and Feeder projects. Beef cattle are evaluated on functionality, structure, balance, and attractiveness.
Wisconsin Shorthorn State Open and Junior Show
Wisconsin Shorthorn Association (WSA) presents the 2024 Wisconsin State Open and Junior Shorthorn Show as an outlet for members to showcase the projects they have invested considerable time and money in. Spectators are welcome, and seating is available.