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 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.