The smell of yummy fried food will fill the air as the Dodge County Fair starts this morning at 8 am just 3 miles East of Beaver Dam, WI. Judging of foods, exhibits and other entries start at 9 am in the open class exhibit building and other locations throughout the grounds.  To celebrate a busy day at the Fair stay for the Badger State Tractor Pull at the Grandstand.

This is the big day Exhibitors have been preparing for all summer, judging day and awards!  The pride and satisfaction seeing their work on display and the recognition that they have successfully completed their project. See a complete judging schedule for Junior and Open Class Exhibitors from our online calendar.

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An interactive and educational game about the business of agriculture, the Commodity Carnival teaches young fair goers how to manage the costs and risks associated with bringing an animal – this year, a hog – to market. Beyond the fairgrounds and throughout the year, the Commodity Carnival. Look for the Commodity Carnival at the north end of the Swine Barn along with other interactive learning stations. Youth and adults will be able to gain agricultural knowledge by participating in a variety of activities that will encourage hunger for more!

Enjoy the many Family FREE shows throughout the grounds starting with the Pig, Duck, and Goat Races at 2 pm, Kandu Magic Show at 3 pm and the educational Wild World of Animals show at 3:30 pm. Show times continue throughout all five days of the Fair, see our complete schedule on the Wednesday Page.

Be ready at 3 pm because it’s Wristband Day on the Midway! Purchase a wristband and ride as many rides as you can from 3 to 9 pm. If your stomach can’t take the twists and turns of the zipper you can purchase tickets individually for $1.25 each or 10 for $10. Visit our Midway Rides Page for more information.

Four local women are running for the title of 2017 Dodge County Fairest of the Fair. Starting at 5 pm on the WTKM Stage, watch the final interviews and the crowning of the Dodge County Fairest of the Fair.

Learn some tips and tricks during the Brenda Murphy Idea Exchange 1 to 4 pm with demonstrations from; Dodge County Pork Producers, Wisconsin Beef Council, Dodge County Dairy Promotion and Chef Chanse. Then it’s fun and games from 5 to 7 pm in the WXRO Bash featuring a reverse raffle and an all over the road obstacle course.

The roar of the Badger State Tractor Pull at the grandstand will shake the ground and thrill fans with turbo charged diesel tractors pulling a 40,000 sled up to 25 mph. All seats are FREE with paid admission to the Fair and are available on a first come, first serve basis. Get more information on the FAQ Pages of our website.

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After the concert, enjoy music at WXRO WBEV Radio Park by The Madpolecats from Madison, WI. This family band has an arsenal of instruments, and is made of musicians who have played together at roadhouse bars, churches, music festivals, concert halls, fund raising events, benefits, weddings, wakes, and some of the best street corners in Wisconsin.

Gate Admission is $7 before 2 pm or $10 after 2 pm.  Age 9 and under FREE. Please no carry-ins. FREE Grandstand and Parking!

Where was the best food?  Did you try something new this year or just your old favorites?  Write your own food review and comments in the reply box below…

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