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.
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.
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.
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.
The Dodge County Dairy Youth participating in the dairy project will again be recognized for their hard work at the Dodge County Dairy Youth Recognition Auction.
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!
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!
This exciting event takes place in the Junior Livestock Building and features talented young exhibitors showcasing their goats.
The competition takes place in the Junior Livestock Building, and winners will be showered with awards for their hard work. But beyond the trophies, these kids are building friendships that will last a lifetime.
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.
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.