Dodge County Fairgrounds - Beaver Dam, WI

      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 Dodge County 4-H Family Cookbook, “Recipes from the Heart of 4-H” will be available for sale at the Dodge County Fair in the Youth Building Office. The cost of the cookbook is $10.   This is a collection of recipes shared by Dodge County 4-H Families and alumni.   The book also features the history of Dodge County 4-H along with historic photos.   Pictures of the current Dodge County 4-H Clubs are also included.   The cookbook was part of the Dodge County 4-H Special Emphasis program, “Families are the Heart of 4-H.” The cookbook is also available by mail.   Send a check for $14 made payable to the Dodge County 4-H Leader’s Association to Dodge County 4-H, UW-Extension, 127 East Oak Street , Juneau WI   53039 .   If you have any questions, call 920-386-3790. There will also be Fish Fry tickets available at the fair for the Dodge County 4-H Fish Fry on Friday, November 9 at the Juneau Community Center.   They...

The Dodge County 4-H Leader’s Association will be holding a Silent Auction to raise money for fairgrounds improvement and the NEW Small Animal Building. The auction runs throughout the fair, August 15-19, and closes at 4PM on Sunday. Auction items are donated by the 4-H clubs and friends of 4-H. Included in the list of items are Milwaukee Bucks tickets, autographed Bucks and Packers memorabilia, handmade crafts, and season tickets for the 2013 Dodge County Fair. Check out the selection of items at the Youth Building at the Dodge County Fair. For more information on the Dodge County Fair http://dodgecountyfairgrounds.com

The Dodge County 4-H Leader’s Association will be hosting a “Fish Pond” Fundraiser at the Dodge County Fair in addition to their food stands.   The “Fish Pond” available for children of all ages can fish in the pond and catch a variety of prizes for a small cost.   All proceeds will be going to the Dodge County 4-H Program.   The “Fish Pond” will be located next to the 4-H Promotion Booth in the Youth Building . Come and join the fun! For more information on the Dodge County Fair http://dodgecountyfairgrounds.com