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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.
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.
6 events,
Junior Fair Farm Scene Judging
Junior Fair Farm Scene Judging
Youth exhibitors bring miniature farm displays to the Youth Building to be judged on Entry Day. Exhibitors meet face-to-face with a judge and exhibits are evaluated on scale, detail, creativity, and improvements.
Junior Fair Cloverbuds Judging
Junior Fair Cloverbuds Judging
Youth exhibitors enter in a variety of subject areas, learn how to talk with a judge face to face about their exhibit, and receive a participation ribbon.
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.
40 events,
2019 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 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.
Junior Fair Fruit and Vegetables Judging
Junior Fair Fruit and Vegetables Judging
What’s growing in Dodge County youth’s garden? Exhibits are evaluated in the Danish judging system focusing on quality, uniformity, health, appearance, and more!
Open Class Clothing Judging
Open Class Clothing Judging
The open-class clothing division features two basic classes: children’s garments, consisting of about 20 different categories, and adult garments, which includes more than 25 categories.
20 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 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.
Junior Fair Cultural Arts, Natural Science, Woodworking, Electricity, Mechanical Project, Animal Science, and Youth Leadership Self-Determined Judging
Junior Fair Cultural Arts, Natural Science, Woodworking, Electricity, Mechanical Project, 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, Animal Science, and Youth Leadership Self-Determined projects.
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.
Kids Day Wristbands on the Midway
Kids Day Wristbands on the Midway
Kids Day on the Midway features unlimited rides with the purchase of a $20 wristband on the midway. Ride as many rides as you like with a wristband from 1 to 5 pm followed by regular prices 5 pm to close.
26 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.
Around the Corner with John McGivern filming at Dodge County Fair
Around the Corner with John McGivern filming at Dodge County Fair
Around the Corner with John McGivern video crew will be making stops throughout the Dodge County Fair on Friday, August 16th filming and gathering stories. Footage from the Fair will be combined in the final story about the City of Beaver Dam planned for September.
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.
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.
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.
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 Younger Brother/Sister Exhibit Class
Junior Fair Younger Brother/Sister Exhibit Class
Younger brothers or sisters of any current 4-H member of younger children of a 4-H volunteer leader may bring 1 entry to the Dodge County Fair to be entered in the Youth Building on Entry Day before 7 pm.
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.
23 events,
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.
Pig Pals Swine Spectacular
Pig Pals Swine Spectacular
An event for youth in 7th to 12th grade with intellectual disabilities like autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or other sensory-processing disorder. A pig show for youth with disabilities, at the Dodge County Fair swine and sheep barn arena on Sunday of the Fair at 10:30 AM.
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 2019 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,
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!