DODGE COUNTY FAIR

Upcoming Events

Badger’s Best Throwdown

The Badger’s Best Throwdown is returning for its 2026 edition on Saturday, May 16th, held at the Dodge County Fairgrounds in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. This highly anticipated event is sanctioned by the Wisconsin Show Pig Association and will be evaluated by judge AJ Lewis of Iowa. Competitors can look forward to a day of high-stakes competition with cash payouts, banners, and prestigious belt buckles up for grabs.


The day kicks off early with gates opening at 6:00 AM, followed by a check-in and weighing period for all barrows and cross gilts from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM. The official show schedule begins at 10:00 AM with Showmanship, immediately followed by the gilt and barrow shows.


Food and drink concessions will be available throughout the day to keep exhibitors and spectators fueled. For your convenience, an ATM is located at the grandstands to assist with cash-only entries or concessions.

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Time

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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Location

Dodge County Fairgrounds