Dodge County Fairgrounds - Beaver Dam, WI

Nearly 650 4-H and FFA members in Dodge County will display projects ranging from dairy animals and rabbits to entomology, photography, cultural arts, and much much more at this year’s Dodge County Fair, August 15-19 at Beaver Dam.   The opportunity to display each member’s work for the year is an important aspect of the fair. “County fairs are the culmination of a year’s accomplishment and learning through individual projects,” said Schoenike. “The competition aspect is often seen as one 4-H member competing against another.   In reality, the individual 4-H member is competing against a standard of excellence in that project area.” Showmanship is also an important part of fair exhibition.   The preparation and workmanship required for 4-H fair exhibition require skills that can help a member throughout his or her life.   For instance, preparation, appearance and public speaking abilities are important for job interviews and on most jobs throughout...

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...

Youth often choose careers based on their 4-H projects and experiences.   They learn the value of hard work and determination.   These qualities as well as other life-skills learned through 4-H stay with them as they grow into adulthood.   Although the fair lasts only five days, months of preparation go into the final fair projects and the lessons learned stay with the youth always. For more information on the Dodge County Fair http://dodgecountyfairgrounds.com

This year, four local women are running for the title of 2012 Dodge County Fairest of the Fair. The applicants have recently finished their first round of interviews at the annual Dodge County Fair Press Banquet on July 9, 2012 held at Bayside Supper Club. At this event the women took part in individual and group interviews as well as presented their commercials for the 125 th Dodge County Fair, August 15-19. The 2011 Dodge County Fairest of the Fair, Brianna Rhodes, met with contestants at the interview and spoke at the banquet. Rhodes is enrolled at Moraine Park Technical College in the Medical Assistant Program. “I am so honored to be the Dodge County Fairest of the Fair. It is an amazing opportunity that has helped me in the process of deciding who I want to be as a person, and grow in the confidence that I can be that person.” Rhodes is excited for fair season to begin. “The fair is a great chance to see that talent of the people of Dodge County; the hard work and pride ...

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...

The Dodge County Law Enforcement Explorer Post would like to once again make you aware of a service to help in making your experience at the Dodge County Fair enjoyable and hassle free. The Explorer Post, which is a group of young men and women age 14-21 that are pursuing a career in law enforcement, will once again be patrolling the parking lots during the evenings at the Dodge County Fair. The Explorers will be highly visible driving John Deere Gators and will be wearing their reflective vests. They will be out there to help you, so feel free to flag them down if you need assistance with your vehicle, if you need a ride somewhere, or if you lost someone or something.   They will also be keeping an eye on your vehicles for you while you are enjoying the fair. The Explorers will also be the eyes and ears of the Sheriff’s Deputies on the grounds.   They will be on the look out for fence jumpers, underage drinking, and other illegal activity.   They will be in constant...

After 125 years of the Dodge County Fair, the Dodge County Fair Association, along with support from 4H Clubs and the Dodge County 4H Leaders Association, is placing aluminum can and plastic bottle recycling receptacles around the grounds. The blue bins, sponsored by the Fair Association, utilize clear plastic bags to encourage the recycling of aluminum cans and plastic bottles, as well as minimizing any trash placed in the recycling containers. Fair goers are encouraged to save their cans and bottles until they find the proper receptacle, and help our fairgrounds become greener. The recyclables will be collected by the grounds crew throughout the Dodge County Fair, August 15-19; any proceeds from the collected cans and bottles will be put back into fairgrounds improvements. The Dodge County Fair is looking to the future by encouraging recycling, and hopes that fairgoers will make this effort a success for the future of our Fair. For more information on the Dodge County ...