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 an...

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 clo...

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 386-3...

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)

What a summer! I can’t believe it’s already time to go back to school. I had a great summer here with Dodge County 4-H.   Even after my third summer, I’m still learning things about our program and youth, and I’m very happy that I was able to help out again this year.   As I say every summer, 4-H is such an amazing opportunity for our youth to learn life skills. There really is no other place where a child can have fun while learning by doing and helping our community to make the best better. Thank you so much to all of our amazing volunteers who help make our program successful. In August I will return to work and school at Marquette University.   I will graduate in May 2013 with my Masters of Education in College Student Personnel Administration and plan to work with students through their college careers. In the years to come I hope to continue my involvement with Dodge County 4-H through volunteer opportunities. Thanks again to everyone for an awesome experie...

Did you miss the traditional livestock shows on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday? This is your opportunity to see youth and their livestock projects in action! Livestock project youth have put in many hours preparing their animal projects for the fair. Don't miss your opportunity to witness this newer contest showcasing the top livestock youth. The Farm Progress Arena will host the 3rd annual Supreme Showmanship Contest on Saturday, August 18th at 7 p.m. The top junior and senior showmen of the beef, sheep and swine projects will compete against each other in showing their own animal, and then going on to show animals in the other two species. For more information on the Dodge County Fair http://dodgecountyfairgrounds.com

The Family Farm Adventure Tent is celebrating the Dodge County Fair's 125th Anniversary and will help you "remember the past" through the addition of a restored 1919 Dunbar Popcorn Wagon. After you experience the hands-on learning opportunities including a daily coloring contest, agricultural crafts, and visits from agricultural royalty, step back in time and enjoy delicious air-popped popcorn. The popcorn wagon, owned and restored by Jack A. Rhodes, is a piece of agricultural history and will be at the Family Farm Adventure Tent, open at 10AM each day of the Dodge County Fair, August 15-19. Original buttered popcorn will be for sale along with Real Bacon Popcorn. Don't miss the FREE Family Farm Adventure Activities! Stop by and try your hand at ice cream making at 1 pm and 3 pm every day! Pose for a Farm Scene Photo and create a make-and-take frame! Photos will be taken at 11 am, 2 pm, and 5 pm daily. The Family Farm Adventure Tent is located next to the Yo...

As we look forward to the 2012 Dodge County Fair, and the 125th Anniversary Celebration, it's important to review the value of fairs and benefits to youth exhibitors.  Are the benefits worth the many months of time and energy spent getting ready?           Most people feel county fairs are fun (and they are), but a study done by the Department of Rural Sociology at UW-Madison indicates that fairs do indeed play an educational role.  The study compared the fair to the classroom.  County Board members indicated they thought youth learned a great deal at fairs.  They also said they thought the educational value of five days at the fair was equal to that of five days in the classroom.           The obvious questions still remain:  "What did the exhibitor learn?"  Fair competition provides youth with a chance to develop specific skills such as animal showmanship, ...

The County Fair is an exciting time for 4-H members. It is an opportunity to display to the public the handiwork they have made and show animals they have worked with. The 4-H motto is "learn by doing" and the fair is an excellent example of this. 4-H members work on a variety of projects and share these results with the general public at the fair. Through doing this, 4-H'ers learn about working with others, making decisions, and responsibility. An important aspect of the fair is judging. 4-H projects are judged on their quality of workmanship. Although competition is an important part of the fair, the real courage for 4-H members lies in competing to better their own skills, not to "beat" out somebody else. It's exciting for 4-H members to win ribbons and trophies, but sometimes it's the one who comes in last who really wins. They win by learning important things about their projects and themselves. They learn to be good "sports" and grow ...

The public is invited to take a look at what nearly 650 4-H and FFA members in Dodge County have been doing during the year at this year’s county fair. More than 4,500 will be on display at the Dodge County Fair August 15-19 at the fairgrounds near Beaver Dam. For more information contact the Dodge County UW-Extension office, 386-3790. For more information on the Dodge County Fair http://dodgecountyfairgrounds.com

Fair competition provides youth with a chance to develop specific skills such as animal showmanship, demonstration techniques, home economic skills, a variety of craft talents, as well as many others. In many cases, qualified judges meet face-to-face with youth exhibitors and give them suggestions on improvement. In addition, fairs provide an opportunity to learn about people, human nature and cooperation. We cannot overlook the contributions of the many youth and adult volunteers. Without these valuable people, the fair could never happen. For more information on the Dodge County Fair http://dodgecountyfairgrounds.com

Corral your children and let them try their hand at showing a sheep at the Dodge County Fair.   This will be the ninth year of the Little Shepherds Showmanship Contest in which youth demonstrate their sheep showmanship abilities, while practicing for future participation in the sheep project or just having some fun.   This contest is open to anyone 4 years of age and older (up to grade 4).   Contestants will use a sheep that is already located at the fairgrounds and being exhibited by Sheep Project members.   Judging is based on proper showmanship techniques.   This event will take place in the sheep building around 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 19 th .   Pre-registrations forms can be picked up at the Dodge County UW-Extension Office or through the Open Class Fair book.   Look for flyers, sign-up sheets and more information at this year’s Dodge County Fair. For more information on the Dodge County Fair http://dodgecountyfairgrounds.com

Junior Fair exhibitors are busy getting ready for the annual Dodge County Junior Fair, August 15-19.   Activities for the Junior Fair begin Saturday, August 11 with the 4-H Horse Show starting at 8:00 a.m. at the Dodge County Fairgrounds.   Premium judging for this show is followed by speed and game competition. Food and Food Preservation are judged on Monday, August 13, at 9:30 a.m. in the Youth Building at the Dodge County Fairgrounds. Tuesday is entry day. All exhibits must be in place at the fairgrounds by 7 p.m. that day.   Judging for Flowers, Houseplants, Plant Crafts and Home Grounds is in the Youth Building at 3 p.m. Tuesday, August 14. Check-in time for Dairy is from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Weigh-in times for animals are 9 a.m. to noon for Market Hogs, 1 to 4 p.m. for Market Beef and Lambs. All animals (unless otherwise specified) must be checked in by superintendents by 7 p.m. on Tuesday. A Dairy Fitting Contest will also be held Tuesday at 8:00 ...