Dodge County Fairgrounds - Beaver Dam, WI

The Dodge County Small Animal Building Committee will be hosting the 2nd Annual Community Trivia Night on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at the Dodgeland High School. Funds raised at the trivia night will go towards finishing the Small Animal Building at the Dodge County Fairgrounds. There are several opportunities to support this great event; round sponsorship, raffle items, silent auction items and door prizes. You can even show guinea pigs at the Dodge County Fair! Here's Autumn, a 4-H member with hers! You are invited to join the fun at the Dodge County Small Animal Project Trivia Night 2013 When: Saturday, April 6, 2013 at 5pm Where: Dodgeland High School - 401 S. Western Avenue, Juneau, WI 53039 What: 10 rounds of 10 questions for your team of 8 to answer, along with other great games and prizes…All for $10 a Contestant! All proceeds will go toward the new permanent Small Animal Building at the Dodge County Fairgrounds. We would love to have you join us! Typically...

The Dodge County Small Animal Building Committee has raised the roof on a new building at the Dodge County Fairgrounds for small animal projects which includes goats, poultry and rabbits. The committee is working towards raising the last $40,000 to complete the building. There are several fundraising opportunities to help finish this great project. First is the frozen food fundraiser which starts mid February and ends March 5th. A variety of bulk pack frozen foods are available for pre-order, stock your freezer and support a great project. Print and complete the Dodge County Small Animal Frozen Food Sale form and mail to Beth Wollin, N954 Cty Rd R, Watertown, WI 53098 by March 5th. If you are unable to print or need more copies contact Sally Schoenike at 920-386-3790. Food orders must be picked up on Tuesday, March 19th (at the Fairgrounds) and must be paid in full at time of pick up by cash or check made payable to Dodge County Small Animals Project. Following the Food Sale the...

 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 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.  

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...

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 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

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 ...

The Dodge County Dairy Youth participating in the dairy project will again be recognized for their hard work at the 2012 Dodge County Dairy Youth Recognition Auction.   The auction will be held on Sunday, August 19 th at the Dodge County Fair in the Farm Progress Arena.   The pre-sale luncheon will begin promptly at 10:30 a.m., followed by the auction at 11:30 a.m. A maximum of 16 Dodge County Junior Dairy Show participants will be represented in the auction.   To qualify, the youth must have won at least one of 15 classes at the 2012 Dodge County Fair.   The 16 th lot at the 2012 auction will be filled by a random drawing from all dairy youth exhibitors who have turned in an educational card of at least 20 points. Live animals will NOT be sold, but rather a symbol of the sale participant’s achievements will be offered for this sale.   The auction items for the 2012 sale are several dairy farm designs embroidered into 60”x80” wool blankets from ...

For a healthy experience, the importance of proper hand washing at this year's county fair can't be overstated, says Pattie Carroll, University of Wisconsin-Extension, Dodge County. Although one-on-one contact with farm animals serves as a rewarding and educational experience, precautions should be taken to reduce health risks such as E. coli O157:H7 that are sometimes associated with direct animal contact. "Children love to touch animals, but they often don't wash their hands properly afterwards. Rather than discourage families from enjoying traditional activities such as visits to fairs and petting zoos, we want them to be safe," Carroll says. Based on recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), visitors to county fairs should take simple steps such as washing their hands after touching animals or spending time in areas where animals are housed or exhibited. The following recommendations will help to minimize potentia...

Nearly 650 4-H and FFA members, grades 1-13, from Dodge County will exhibit more than 4,500 projects this year at the fair.   Exhibits from woodworking and animals to aerospace and recycling to cultural arts and photography are on display in the Youth Building .   Take a look at what young people are doing in our community.   For more information, call the County UW-Extension at 386-3790. For more information on the Dodge County Fair http://dodgecountyfairgrounds.com

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

Have you ever arrived at the Dodge County Fair Youth Building and thought, “There are so many neat things in here. But what is it all?!” To answer that question, stop by 4-H Promotion Booth in the Youth Building from 1pm-4pm during the Dodge County Fair August 15-19, to pick up your very own Dodge County Fair Scavenger Hunt list. The lists will guide you through the Youth Building Exhibits by giving clues and riddles. Answer the clue or riddle and it will lead you to the next exciting stop on your tour of the fair. Complete the scavenger hunt list and return it to the Youth Building Office to receive a prize! When you’re in the Youth Building, don’t forget to participate in the fun activities at the 4-H Promotion Booth, go fishing for prizes at the 4-H Fish Pond, or check out the Silent Auction items. You can’t go wrong with the Dodge County Fair Scavenger Hunt; you’ll get all of the sights and sounds of the Dodge County Fair and receive a prize too! For more informatio...

A variety of educational displays and special entertainment will be part of the UW-Madison and UW-Extension Day at the Dodge County Fair Aug. 16. Fairgoers will be able to interact with UW-Madison faculty and staff and UW-Extension specialists at hands-on educational displays in and around the youth building from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. "We are coming to the Dodge County Fair to show the broad range of ways we do outreach around the state," says Tricia Dickinson, marketing director for UW-Madison, which is partnering to present the event with UW-Extension. "As fun, cool and exciting as these activities are, we're glad to have the opportunity to share the ways in which the university helps the state," Dickinson adds. Educational programs for communities, businesses, farmers, families and youth are offered through the Dodge County UW-Extension office. These programs are supported by UW-Madison research, connecting people with university resources. These resea...