Dodge County Fairgrounds - Beaver Dam, WI

A new website opens another great year at the Dodge County Fairgrounds. Increased traffic and content prompted the Dodge County Fair Association to update their website http://dodgecountyfairgrounds.com . The experts at Design Advertising built the new site which can be updated from any internet connection.   "Ideally, organizers of events held at the Fairgrounds will contribute stories to keep fans updated and informed"   The site has many new features: The blog format puts the newest stories about the Fairgrounds at the top of the page. An integrated calendar of events keeps event information organized. A powerful search box at the top right will help you find your information quickly.   We encourage fans to submit comments at the bottom of the individual pages, share your memories from the past or your excitement for the future!   Submit articles about your events and experiences by email or become a contributor to write stories. Event organizers at the

By Citizen Staff | Beaver Dam Daily Citizen Dodge County Fair Association president Jim Schoenike, who died on Sunday, is being remembered for his sense of humor and dedication to the county’s largest annual event. Schoenike had been on the fair association board of directors for 31 years and was president for the last 10 years. Fair board secretary Sharon Keil said Schoenike’s death was like losing a brother. “It’s a very, very big loss for us at the fair,” Keil said. “I’m hoping he’s at peace now.” Keil said that Schoenike’s health had been declining in the past couple of years, but he didn’t let it slow him down. “He just had a tremendous sense of humor,” she said. “He was always full of lots of fun. He never let stuff get him down.” She said one time, another fair board member was having knee problems and wore shorts, but had his knee wrapped up. Schoenike got the other board members to wrap their knees as well to go and commiserate with the injured board member. Re