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Fifty Years of Hydro Power
Fifty Years of Hydro Power
Celebrating 50 years of John Deere hydro and all Horicon built John Deere machines. Factory tours, swap meet, dig in the dirt, exhibits, memorabilia displays, tractor parade, meet the retirees and the employees who designed and built these great machines.
1 event,
Kids, Cops and Canines Summer Day Camp
Kids, Cops and Canines Summer Day Camp
Kids, Cops & Canines Summer Safety Day Camp is conducted by professional youth workers, volunteer youth, and adults involved in 4-H and Dodge County Law Enforcement. Youth do not need to be in 4-H to attend this day camp. 4-H is the Youth Education Program of the University of Wisconsin-Extension.
6 events,
Junior Fair 4-H Horse Show
Junior Fair 4-H Horse Show
The Junior Fair 4-H Horse Show is a judging event for youth participating in the 4-H horse project. Exhibitors are judged on their ability to show his/her horse at halter, riding, drive, performance, and horsemanship.
Second Harvest Mobile Food Pantry
Second Harvest Mobile Food Pantry
Community members who wish to benefit from the Mobile Pantry Program are encouraged to bring bags, boxes, wagons or other containers to help transport the food they receive. No pre-registration, ID or proof of residency is required.
Second Harvest Mobile Food Pantry
Second Harvest Mobile Food Pantry
Community members who wish to benefit from the Mobile Pantry Program are encouraged to bring bags, boxes, wagons or other containers to help transport the food they receive. No pre-registration, ID or proof of residency is required.
Second Harvest Mobile Food Pantry
Second Harvest Mobile Food Pantry
Community members who wish to benefit from the Mobile Pantry Program are encouraged to bring bags, boxes, wagons or other containers to help transport the food they receive. No pre-registration, ID or proof of residency is required.
Second Harvest Mobile Food Pantry
Second Harvest Mobile Food Pantry
Community members who wish to benefit from the Mobile Pantry Program are encouraged to bring bags, boxes, wagons or other containers to help transport the food they receive. No pre-registration, ID or proof of residency is required.
2 events,
Junior Fair Foods and Food Preservation Judging
Junior Fair Foods and Food Preservation Judging
The Junior Fair Foods and Food Preservation is a judging event for youth participating in the 4-H foods project. Exhibits are judged on composition, appearance, creativity, and presentation of food items.
Open Class Cheese and Dairy Products Judging
Open Class Cheese and Dairy Products Judging
Entries for the dairy products division are judged prior to the fair at Rechek's Food Pride in Beaver Dam, WI by a representative from the Department of Grading and Inspection Service.
4 events,
Junior Fair Flowers, Houseplants and Plant Crafts Judging
Junior Fair Flowers, Houseplants and Plant Crafts Judging
A judging event for youth enrolled in flowers, houseplants, and home environment projects. Exhibitors bring their entries to be judged face to face and receive comments and ask questions. Exhibits are evaluated on composition, arrangement, appearance, and structure.
Beef Fitting Contest
Beef Fitting Contest
The contest gives beef project youth the opportunity to demonstrate project growth by practicing their fitting skills and competing for prizes. Fitters will have one hour to fit, groom and care for their animal.
Sheep Fitting Contest
Sheep Fitting Contest
Animal care takes center stage during the Sheep Fitting Contest in the Farm Progress Arena on Tuesday night before the Fair. Sheep project youth demonstrate project growth by practicing their fitting skills and competing for prizes.
Dairy Fitting Contest
Dairy Fitting Contest
Fitters will compete in two categories; Junior Fitters, grades 4-8 and Senior Fitters, grades 9 and older. Held in the Farm Progress Arena, fitters will have one hour to fit their animal.
41 events,
2018 Dodge County Fair
Family friendly entertainment as low as $5.40 per day with the purchase of a season pass. The annual music festival and county fair entertains over 52,000 fans a year and is the largest outdoor event in the area.
Junior Fair Market Hog Show
Junior Fair Market Hog Show
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.
Open Class Honey Judging
Open Class Honey Judging
Beekeeping is a popular hobby in the Dodge and Jefferson-county area for the fellowship and education it provides. The honey open-class division presents beekeepers with the opportunity to exhibit the fruits of their trade in competition.
Open Class Foods Judging
Open Class Foods Judging
Whether your like to wow your family with decorative cakes or you prefer to make your guests cry over canned salsa so good the flavor lingers for days, there’s a category for everything.
Open Class Flowers Judging
Open Class Flowers Judging
Fair goers can mosey under the grandstand during the fair and discover the world of Dodge County’s open-class flowers division. Spectacular exhibits range from bouquets of one variety and potted plants to artistic arrangements and themed compositions.
Open Class Farm Crops, Vegetables, and Fruits Judging
Open Class Farm Crops, Vegetables, and Fruits Judging
Farming has deep roots in Dodge County, and love for the land is evident in the exhibits featured in the open-class farm crops, vegetables, and fruits division.
21 events,
Junior Fair Rabbit and Cavy Judging
Junior Fair Rabbit and Cavy Judging
Youth participate in Danish judging and animals are evaluated on functionality, structure, balance, and attractiveness. Judging is held in the Small Animal Building on the northwest corner of the Fairgrounds.
Junior Fair Cultural Arts, Natural Science, Woodworking, Electricity, Mechanical Project, Computers, Animal Science, and Youth Leadership Self-Determined Judging
Junior Fair Cultural Arts, Natural Science, Woodworking, Electricity, Mechanical Project, Computers, Animal Science, and Youth Leadership Self-Determined Judging
A judging event for 4-H youth participating in Cultural Arts, Natural Science, Woodworking, Electricity, Mechanical Project, Computers, Animal Science, and Youth Leadership Self-Determined projects.
Junior Fair Dairy Show
Junior Fair Dairy Show
A judging event for 4-H youth participating in the dairy project. Dairy breeds are evaluated on functionality, frame, balance, and udder characteristics.
Pig, Duck and Goat Races on S Fairview Road
Pig, Duck and Goat Races on S Fairview Road
The pigs, ducks and goats from Pleasure Valley Farm of nearby Adell, WI entertain with four shows daily during the Dodge County Fair.
Music by Loco Vocals
Music by Loco Vocals
The Loco Vocals perform as ambassadors for the Beaver Dam Area Community Theatre and the funds they raise go to benefit the theatre and its programs for children and adults.
24 events,
Junior Fair Poultry Judging
Junior Fair Poultry Judging
Youth participate in Danish judging where animals are evaluated on functionality, structure, balance, and attractiveness.
Junior Fair Dairy Showmanship
Junior Fair Dairy Showmanship
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.
Junior Britches Showmanship Contest
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.
Kids Pedal Tractor Pull
Kids Pedal Tractor Pull
Kids age 3 to 12 compete in age and weight classes in the Pedal Pull during the Dodge County Fair. Contestants should arrive 15 minutes early for registration, pedal tractors of different sizes provided.
Flight For Life landing and learning
Flight For Life landing and learning
Families are welcome to see inside the helicopter, ask the pilots questions, and take photos with the crew. Available time of this event could vary depending on other emergencies in the area.
25 events,
Junior Fair Goat Judging
Junior Fair Goat Judging
Youth participate in Danish judging where goats are evaluated on functionality, structure, balance, and attractiveness.
Horse Pull
Horse Pull
Teams of horses pull the sled in front of the grandstands starting at 9 am Saturday of the Fair. Breakfast will be available at the concession stand, plenty of seating in the grandstands.
Junior Fair Cat and Kitten Judging
Junior Fair Cat and Kitten Judging
Youth participate in Danish judging where animals are evaluated on general appearance and condition, temperament, hair, coat, paws, nails, and body build.
Pig, Duck and Goat Races on S Fairview Road
Pig, Duck and Goat Races on S Fairview Road
The pigs, ducks and goats from Pleasure Valley Farm of nearby Adell, WI entertain with four shows daily during the Dodge County Fair.
Family Day on the Midway
Family Day on the Midway
Enjoy half-price ride tickets during Family Day on the Midway from 12 to 5 pm. Get 20 discounted tickets for a special price of $10 - a 50% savings over regular prices. Special price ride tickets must be used during the promotion time of 12 thru 5 pm.
24 events,
Come As You Are Worship Service
Come As You Are Worship Service
Come As You Are Worship Service is open to anyone in attendance Sunday in the Hospitality Tent near the Small Animal Building. Fair worship service is sponsored by Rock Firm Church 401 Stone St of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin.
Pernat Haase Meats 4WD Truck Pull
Pernat Haase Meats 4WD Truck Pull
All four wheels spin as they pull the sled down the track during the annual Pernat Haase Meats Truck Pull at the Dodge County Fair. Locals compete with pullers from the Badger Truck Pullers Association and others throughout the state.
Little Flock Showmanship Contest
Little Flock Showmanship Contest
The Poultry Project is pleased to sponsor the Little Flock Showmanship Contest on Sunday in the Small Animal Building. To promote the interest and education of poultry, contestants will demonstrate their knowledge of proper showmanship information and handling techniques.
Dairy Youth Recognition Auction
Dairy Youth Recognition Auction
The Dodge County Dairy Youth participating in the dairy project will again be recognized for their hard work at the 2018 Dodge County Dairy Youth Recognition Auction.
Pig, Duck and Goat Races on S Fairview Road
Pig, Duck and Goat Races on S Fairview Road
The pigs, ducks and goats from Pleasure Valley Farm of nearby Adell, WI entertain with four shows daily during the Dodge County Fair.
1 event,
[cancelled] IRA Outlaw 410, MSA 360 Sprint Cars and Modifieds
[cancelled] IRA Outlaw 410, MSA 360 Sprint Cars and Modifieds
The Bumper To Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series' Rick Schmidt Memorial at the Dodge County Fairgrounds, scheduled for tonight, Aug 24th has been cancelled.
1 event,
Flea Market and Craft Fair
Flea Market and Craft Fair
Find rare collectibles, unique decor, vintage tools, and much more at the Dodge County Flea Market and Craft Fair. Markets are held RAIN or SHINE with indoor and outdoor spaces, FREE Admission and FREE Parking!