Dodge County Fairgrounds - Beaver Dam, WI

Protect your Car, Boat, or R-V from the harsh winter months with clean, dry, safe and secure inside storage at the Dodge County Fairgrounds. Nice indoor storage for RVs, Boats, Motorhomes, Cars, Trucks, etc... $175 for items up to 17 feet long (including hitch) $10 per each additional foot over 17'. Storage is available from mid-October to mid-April. Storage arrival and exit times are from 8am till 1pm, four Saturdays a year. October 6 & 13, 2012 Entry Dates. Appointments available upon request For more information contact: Jim Schoenike jschoenike@netwurx.net (920) 988-4365 or (920) 474-7365

The Dodge County Fairgrounds Speedway will play host to the annual Dick Witt Checkered Classic, season championship finale for both the Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series and the MSA 360 Sprints on Saturday night September 29th. Joining in the fun will be the Modifieds in a all open wheel spectacular. Vintage Mods are invited to come on out and display their clasic machines with an opportunity for those interested to get a few laps in too. Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Car Series The "Horsepower Half-mile" at Dodge County has provided many a dramatic IRA moment over the years and this Saturday night should be no different. Cars from several states are fully expected. Pit gates are opening at 2pm, with grandstand gates at 4:30. Drivers Meetings are scheduled just after 5, with warm-ups slated for 5:30. Modifieds must be BDR, Oshkosh, 141, Wilmot, or BMT legal and must run a IMCA stamped RR tire, the other 3 corners are open. Don't miss

 There will be an Antique Purse Collection Presentation at the 2012 Old Time Gathering at the Dodge County Fairgrounds on Saturday, September 22.   The presentation will feature Darlyn Pfeiffer from Reeseville who will share her antique purse collection and answer questions at 2:00 p.m. in the Youth Building.   Darlyn Pfeiffer will also be available during the event to appraise your collectables for $1.00 or donation to Dodge County 4-H—Limit two items per person.   For more information on the Old Time Gathering, contact Sally Schoenike at 920-386-3790.     2012 Old Time Gathering Committee 

      Preserving the intricate crafts of a bygone era will be the theme for the Fourteenth Annual Old Time Gathering, at Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam on Saturday, September 22 from 9am-4pm.  The event is free to the public.       Scheduled events will include Folklore Village dancers at noon and 2:30 pm.  Swinging Beaver's Square dancers will perform at 10:00 am, 11:00 am, and 1:00 pm.  The Fiddle Magic Players as well as Blue Grass Music will be on the grounds.  An Antique Purse Presentation by Darlyn Pfeiffer will be at 2pm. Everyone is welcome to join in and participate.       Throughout the day there will be demonstrations, hands-on opportunities and old time crafts.  The exhibits found in the Youth Building will include: spinning, weaving, embroidery, knitting, crocheting, braided rugs, wool hooking, quilting, stitchery, stencil painting, herbs and healing, basket weaving, rosemaling, trapping, butter making, and much much more.  The Dodg

The Buck skinners will be featured at the Old time Gathering on Saturday, September 22 at the Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam.  They will have their camp set up and will be dressed in period costume.  They will also have their teepees set up.  Their old time crafts include blacksmithing, cooking, black powder, cannons, candle making, trade goods, flint napping, and fire starting.  They will be demonstrating various crafts and have wares for sale. This year in the buck skinners area there will also be spinning and tomahawk throwing.  Indian fry bread will be available for sale.  The candy canon will fire on the hour. If you have questions on the Old time Gathering, please contact Sally Schoenike at 920-386-3790.  

The Old Time Gathering held at the Dodge County Fairgrounds on September 22, 2012, will feature a variety of dancers.   The Folklore Village Dancers will be doing their performance at noon and at 2:30 pm.   The Swinging Beaver Square Dancers are on the schedule at 10 am, 11 am and 1 pm. The dance groups all encourage participation by the audience.   All of the dancers will be in the Youth Building.   We hope that you can join us for the Old Time Gathering on September 22 from 9 am – 4 pm at the Dodge County Fairgrounds.   For more information, contact Sally Schoenike, Dodge County 4-H and Youth Agent at the UW-Extension Office at 386-3790.  

The Old Time Gathering held at the Dodge County Fairgrounds on September 22, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 pm. will feature a variety of exhibitors.   Old time crafters will be located in the Youth Building.   Throughout the day there will be demonstrations, hands-on opportunities, and old time crafts.   Exhibits include spinning and fiber arts, weaving, embroidery, knitting, crocheting, braided rugs, primitive wool hooking, quilting featuring a "treadle machine," stitchery, stencil painting, herbs and healing, basket weaving, beading, scherenshnitte, rosemaling, trapping, chair caning, kitemaking, old time tools, toys, and trains, butter making, doll collecting and much, much more.   There will be old time games.   There will be a model train and mammals of Wisconsin display in the Big Dairy Barn. On the west end of the Fairgrounds, a Buckskinner encampment will be a popular attraction.  You will find the buckskinners dressed in period clothes and they will demon

Enter your favorite "fruit and other pie" in 2012 Old Time Gathering Pie Contest to be held Saturday, September 22 at the Dodge County Fairgrounds.   Judging will take place at 11:00 a.m.   The contest is open to all ages (youth and adults) with judging based on appearance, crust texture, and taste.   Pre-Registration is NOT necessary.   Participants must bring their pies to the Youth Building Office by 10:00 a.m.   Cash prizes will be awarded for the top pies. Entered pies are donated to the Old Time Gathering and used as a fund-raiser to help cover expenses.   There will be an "old fashioned" Pie Walk scheduled for 12:45 p.m. and 1:45 p.m. Remaining pies will be sold by the piece in a "Pie Social" beginning at 12:30 p.m.  The Old Time Gathering will be at the Dodge County Fairgrounds on Saturday, September 22 from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.   For more information, contact Sally Schoenike, 4-H and Youth Agent, UW-Extension at 386-3790.  

What 2012 Old Time Gathering Flyer with Details (PDF, 1 page, 42 KB) Call the Dodge County UWEX Office with questions at 920-386-3790. Free event Showcases crafts of a bygone era Sponsored by Dodge County 4-H Leaders Association and Dodge County HCE Supporting organizations include the Dodge County Fair Association, Dodge County Antique Power Club, Ebert’s Greenhouse Village, Dodge County Dairy Promotion Committee, Eberle’s Farm Market, and Waldevogel’s Farm Market Concessions in the Coop Building by Dodge County HCE including hot sandwiches, homemade bars and cookies and beverages Where Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam, WI Just west of Hwy. 33/Cty. A intersection OR 3 miles east of Beaver Dam on Hwy. 33 When Saturday, September 22nd 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Events Pie Contest (drop off pies by 10 a.m. at Youth Building; judging at 11 a.m.) Pie Social (12:30 p.m.) Kiddie Tractor Pedal Pull (10 a.m. – 1 p.m.) Special Program “Antique Purses” (2 p.m.) Folklor

Come and enjoy "old time crafts" buckskinner encampment, farmers market, "old time displays" and more! This is a great day for the family and admission is free! The event goes on rain or shine.

Come join us on Sept 8 & 9 for the 4th Annual Dodge County Classics Swap Meet and Car Show! More info at http://bit.ly/hOKbNu -- Dodge County Fair (@DCFairgrounds)