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Silica's Appliance Liquidation Sale

Silica Appliance & Electronics is gearing up for their BIGGEST appliance warehouse liquidation EVER being held at the Dodge County Fairgrounds! Over 500 appliances will be featured at this sale with savings up to 70%. Selection includes washers, dryers, ranges, refrigerators, freezers, dishwashers, microwaves, food compactors and more. Save up to $1500 on the popular French Door refrigerators, save up to $800 on front load laundry pairs and so much more! Plus join us all weekend in supporting the Dodge County 4H by patronizing their Brat Fry! Join Silica for this gigantic sale! Doors open Thursday April 11th at 4pm and continue Friday from 10am-8pm and Saturday from 9am-1pm. Delivery is available or bring your truck and trailer and we will load you products for you. All products have a full factory warranty! For complete details see www.silicaappliance.com or call 920.885.2260

Beaver Pigeon and Bantam Club Spring Swap

Small Animals from throughout the area and their Owners will gather for the annual Spring Swap in the Youth Building. Buyers and sellers will line-up early at the Dodge County Fairgrounds east of Beaver Dam, WI. Buy, sell or trade; Poultry, Rabbits, Cavies, Pigeons, Cage Birds, Equipment, etc. Small Animals from surrounding communities will be at the Beaver Pigeon and Bantam Club Spring Swap Sunday, March 17th 2013 Gates open at 6:00am-11:00am Dodge County Fairgrounds located at Hwy 33 just east of Beaver Dam, WI For Information Call Dan Schwandt at 262-470-6708 or email schwandtdutch@aol.com Admission $2.00 for Age 12+ Each Seller will be charged an additional $5.00 All livestock and poultry sellers must have a Premise ID Number. Poultry and other subject birds must have proper Pullorum Typhoid testing papers, such as: NPIP Certification, Wisconsin Certified Flock, Wisconsin Associate Flock or Individual Bird Test report. Sellers must provide appropriate cages. Fee...

Old Time Gathering Pie Contest

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...

Old Time Gathering at the Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam, WI

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...

14th Annual Old Time Gathering - FREE Admission

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.

What Does The County Fair Mean to 4-H?

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 ...

Youth Exhibitors an Important Part of the County Fair

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

The County Fair to Feature Youth Exhibits

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

4-H Leader’s Association Silent Auction

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

4-H and Dodge County Fair Scavenger Hunt

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...

Come Join in on the Fun at the Fish Pond

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