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Dodge County Junior Fair

 

Online Junior Fair Entry Web Site

If you have questions about which Department, Class or Lot Number your project falls under, please contact your General Leader or the 4-H Office (920-386-3790) for help.

  

August 15-19, 2012 - Dodge County Fairground Website

This page has been created to help you find important information about the Dodge County Junior Fair. Below are Registration Forms, Schedules, General Information and Dodge County Junior Fair Book.

Fair Book

2011-2013 Dodge County Junior Fair Book - (large pdf – may take awhile to download)

Fair Rules & Regulations, Forms and Contest Applications

Junior Fair Entry Rules
WDATCP Co/District Fair Rules
2012 Animal Health Requirements – All WI Shows & Fairs
2012 Junior Meat Animal Sale Rules 

2012 Goat Entry Form
COOL-Country of Origin Labeling Affidavit Form (.pdf)
Premise ID’s: What they are and how to get one (REQURED for most species)

Summer Reading Challenge Record Sheet (.pdf)
2011 Fairest of the Fair Application  (.pdf) (2012 coming soon)
Little Britches Contest Rules & Registration Form  – updated for 2012 (.pdf)
Little Shepherds Contest Rules & Registration Form  (.pdf)
Dairy Fitting Contest and Registration Form
2012 Dodge County Forage Council Poster Contest Form  (.pdf) 

4-H Promotion Booth, Food Stand, Carmel Apple, Farm Adventure Tent & Fish Pond Schedules

Judging Method Descriptions

Danish Method: This is the traditional system whereby all exhibits of the same lot number are present simultaneously to the judge. The judge evaluates each exhibit but is permitted to give a maximum of 25% ribbons to each group (blue, red, white & pink) Exhibitors do not need to be present for this type of judging.
Danish Judging Placing Sheet

Conference Method: All exhibits within a lot number are presented simultaneously, evaluated and awarded ribbons as in Danish judging, BUT the exhibitor or their representative must be available to present the exhibit. The judge asks questions pertaining to the exhibit and awards ribbons accordingly.

1-2-3-4 Method: Usually used in Open Class. There is one 1 st , one 2 nd , one 3 rd , one 4 th placing. Judge does not have to give a 1 st . Below 4 th receives no ribbons and no premiums.

Face-to-Face Method: This type allows for more flexibility on the part of the judge and the exhibitor. Exhibitors bring all their exhibits in that department to be judged at one time and talk to the judge about the exhibits. Exhibits are not compared with other exhibits in the same lot number, but judged on their own merit. The judge may award the ribbon and premium which is appropriate without regard to Danish percentages.
What if an exhibitor can not present for their face-to face or conference judging?  Exhibitors who cannot be present for their judging must contact the department superintendent  head of time . It is preferred that another exhibitor sit in for that person’s discussion with the judge; however, a leader or parent may sit in if necessary. There is no automatic penalty for exhibitors who are not present for their judging. It is up to each judge and superintendent to determine how the exhibitor’s absence will affect the placing awarded.
General Face-to-Face Questions you may be asked…
What do you like most about your project? 
What do you like least about this project?
What have you learned in this project?
What would you like to learn more about in this project?
Where did you get the idea for this exhibit?
Who helped you?
What was the easiest part of making this exhibit?
What was the most difficult or challenging part?
What would you do differently if you made another exhibit?

Staying Overnight

All members having animals staying overnight MUST obtain ID wristbands at the Youth Building office (9 AM – 8 PM fair days). See pg. vi of Fair Book about YOUR responsibility.

Fairgrounds Phone Numbers

  • Fair Office Phone: 920-885-3586
  • Youth Building Phone: 920-887-3597

Future Dodge County Fair Dates:

  • 2012: August 15-19
  • 2013: August 14-18