Photo: Fun and Games Welcome to the Dane County Fair - Alliant Energy Center July 14-18, 2004
   
   

Today at the Fair (2009)

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Featured Activities

Military Appreciation Day Military Appreciation Day – Thursday, July 16
Our military men and women, along with their immediate families, will receive FREE admission to the fair when they present their military ID. Special program and activities will be held throughout the day. Click here for more information and details on how you can participate!

Family Play Day - Thursday, July 16
Dane County 4-H is proud to sponsor Family Play Day at the Dane County Fair. Parents are encouraged to bring their children and participate together in educational activities and games. Take some ideas for homemade fun with you!

Mad Rollin Dolls Roller Derby – Thursday, July 16
Mad Rollin Dolls Be in the Exhibition Hall at 5:00 p.m. for a Roller Derby showdown! Stars and Stripes Teams from the Mad Rollin’ Dolls league will compete in a fast pace, hard-hitting competition! Come see what it is all about.

Youth Day – Friday, July 17
Specially designed activities for kids of all ages! Visit the Exhibition Hall for fun games and activities. Take a few minutes to decorate cookies or make a puppet. Activities start at 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Exhibition Hall.

Agri-Versity – Friday, July 17
Come and test your knowledge about agriculture! Meet pigs, goats and other furry, fun creatures. Plus create and take home projects made of soybeans and other agricultural material. Do you have what it takes to be an Agri-Veristy graduate?

AARP|Walgreens Wellness Tour – Friday, July 17 – Sunday, July 19, noon-8pm
Stop by for free health screenings and health education just outside the Exhibition Hall. Available screenings are worth over $140 and no appointment is necessary. Screenings include: Total Cholesterol Levels; Blood Pressure; Bone Density; Glucose Levels; Waist Circumference; and Body Mass Index.

Rural Mutual Insuance Family Safety Day – Saturday, July 18
Rural Mutual The Fire Trucks and Rescue Vehicles parade will kick-off Safety Day! Then these vehicles will be on display to climb on and see what it is like to sit in the “hot seat”. At 2:00 p.m. an extrication simulation will take place in front of the stage. See how emergency personnel respond to such accidents. Activities start at 1:00 p.m.

Hybridfest Green Drive Expo Hybridfest Green Drive Expo - Saturday, July 18 & Sunday, July 19
Back again this year at the Dane County Fair is Hybridfest Green Drive Expo. The largest collection of hybrid cars in the Midwest will be on display for fair-goers. Today take the time to “Talk To an Owner” during the sessions. Also, you will be able to participate in free green vehicle test drives (access via rear of Exhibition Hall) and take in exhibitor and vendor booths and see the MPG Challenge winning cars on display. For more information about Hybridfest check out their website.

Tractor Parade – Saturday, July 18
Tractor Parade A parade of tractors that are all colors and sizes will be on display from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This is a great chance to climb right up into the driver’s seat of the awesome machines.


Fair Activities
Each day includes youth project judging, carnival specials, free grounds entertainment and free outdoor stage entertainment.

Day Events/Times/Descriptions Location
 
Youth Exhibit Judging Schedule
Monday
July 13, 2009
4:45 p.m. Foods & Nutrition
Exhibition Hall
Youth Exhibit Judging Schedule
   
 
Tuesday
July 14, 2009
1:00 p.m. Cloverbuds, Flowers & House Plants, Plant & Soil Science, Animal & Veterinary Science, Natural Sciences, Cultural Arts, Photography, Clothing, Knitting & Crocheting, Family & Child Development, Demonstrations & Presentations, Self-determined & Youth Leadership, Woodworking and Health, Social & Political Sciences.
Exhibition Hall
4:00 p.m. Caged Birds, Computers, Exploring
Exhibition Hall
6:00 p.m. Pocket Pets
Exhibition Hall
   
   
Youth Exhibit Judging Schedule
Wednesday
July 15, 2009
8:00 a.m. Poultry
Barn 3
8:30 a.m. Clothing, Plant & Soil Sciences, Flowers & House Plants, Photography, Electricity, Mechanical Projects, Home Furnishings/Environment
Exhibition Hall
9:00 a.m. Beef Cattle
Arena
10:00 a.m Cavies (Guinea Pigs)
Barn 3
10:45 a.m. Model Horses
Exhibition Hall
11:00 a.m Exotic Domestic Animals - Non Llama
Barn 5
     
2:00 p.m. Booth & Project Displays
Exhibition Hall
6:00 p.m. Horses/Driving, Other Equine & Drill Team
Arena
6:00 p.m. Sheep
Barn 5
   
Stage Entertainment on the Dejope Stage  
  Jeremih
Jamz
   
Carnival
Noon - 11 p.m. All-you-can-ride $25 from Noon to 6:00 p.m.
   
Outdoor Entertainment
3:00 p.m.

The Winn Family Thrill Show

 
3:45 p.m.

Timber Tina’s World Champion Lumberjills

 
4:45 p.m.

Welde’s Big Bear Show

 
5:15 p.m.

The Winn Family Thrill Show

 
6:00 p.m.

Timber Tina’s World Champion Lumberjills

 
7:00 p.m.

Welde’s Big Bear Show

 
7:30 p.m.

The Winn Family Thrill Show

 
8:15 p.m.

Timber Tina’s World Champion Lumberjills

 
9:00 p.m.

Welde’s Big Bear Show

 
   
 
Thursday
July 16, 2009
Military Appreciation Day
Youth Exhibit Judging Schedule
8:00 a.m. Swine
Barn 10
8:30 a.m. Rabbits
Barn 3
9:00 a.m. Dairy Showmanship
Arena
12:00 Noon Exotic Domestic Animals, Llama
Barn 11
12:30 p.m. Grade Holsteins
Arena
4:00 p.m. Horse - Trail
Arena
7:00 p.m. Meat Animal Sale - Hall B
Exhibition Hall
   
Stage Entertainment on the Dejope Stage  
  Smile Empty Soul
WJJO
   
Carnival
Noon - 11 p.m. Pepsi Ride Day! - All Rides Just 1 Ticket
Pepsi
   
Outdoor Entertainment
3:00 p.m.

The Winn Family Thrill Show

 
3:45 p.m.

Timber Tina’s World Champion Lumberjills

 
4:45 p.m.

Welde’s Big Bear Show

 
5:15 p.m.

The Winn Family Thrill Show

 
6:00 p.m.

Timber Tina’s World Champion Lumberjills

 
7:00 p.m.

Welde’s Big Bear Show

 
7:30 p.m.

The Winn Family Thrill Show

 
8:15 p.m.

Timber Tina’s World Champion Lumberjills

 
9:00 p.m.

Welde’s Big Bear Show

 
   
   
Youth Exhibit Judging Schedule
Friday
July 17, 2009
9:00 a.m. Dairy Cattle
Arena
9:00 a.m. Sheep
Barn 5
11:00 a.m. Cats
Exhibition Hall
11:00 a.m. Tractor Driving
East Parking Lot
2:00 p.m. Horses/Dressage/Musical Freestyle
Arena
7:00 p.m. Small Animal Market Sale
Barn 3
     
Stage Entertainment on the Dejope Stage  
  Trailer Choir with Tuscan Road  
   
Carnival
Noon - 11 p.m. All-you-can-ride $25 from Noon to 6:00 p.m. / $20 with coupon from the Wisconsin State Journal.  
   
Outdoor Entertainment
3:00 p.m.

The Winn Family Thrill Show

 
3:45 p.m.

Timber Tina’s World Champion Lumberjills

 
4:45 p.m.

Welde’s Big Bear Show

 
5:15 p.m.

The Winn Family Thrill Show

 
6:00 p.m.

Timber Tina’s World Champion Lumberjills

 
7:00 p.m.

Welde’s Big Bear Show

 
7:30 p.m.

The Winn Family Thrill Show

 
8:15 p.m.

Timber Tina’s World Champion Lumberjills

 
9:00 p.m.

Welde’s Big Bear Show

 
   
   
Rural Mutual Insurance Family Safety Day
Youth Exhibit Judging Schedule
Saturday
July 18, 2009
8:00 a.m. Horses/Western
Arena
9:30 a.m. Goats
Barn 5
10:00 a.m. Swine Judging Contest
Barn 10
4:00 p.m. Sheep - Lead Class
Barn 5
   
Stage Entertainment  
  Madison County Q106
   
Carnival
Noon - 6 p.m. All-you-can-ride $25 from Noon to 6:00 p.m.  
   
Outdoor Entertainment
3:00 p.m.

The Winn Family Thrill Show

 
3:45 p.m.

Timber Tina’s World Champion Lumberjills

 
4:45 p.m.

Welde’s Big Bear Show

 
5:15 p.m.

The Winn Family Thrill Show

 
6:00 p.m.

Timber Tina’s World Champion Lumberjills

 
7:00 p.m.

Welde’s Big Bear Show

 
7:30 p.m.

The Winn Family Thrill Show

 
8:15 p.m.

Timber Tina’s World Champion Lumberjills

 
9:00 p.m.

Welde’s Big Bear Show

 
   
   
Youth Exhibit Judging Schedule
Sunday
July 19, 2009
8:00 a.m. Horses/English & Saddle Seat, Draft, Hunt Pony
Arena
2:00 p.m. Youth Awards Program/Youth Stage
Exhibition Hall
     
Stage Shows on the Dejope Stage  
  Terrazas Musical LaMovida
   
Carnival
Noon - 11 p.m. All-you-can-ride wristband for $25 from Noon until close.  
   
Outdoor Entertainment
3:00 p.m.

The Winn Family Thrill Show

 
3:45 p.m.

Timber Tina’s World Champion Lumberjills

 
4:45 p.m.

Welde’s Big Bear Show

 
5:15 p.m.

The Winn Family Thrill Show

 
6:00 p.m.

Timber Tina’s World Champion Lumberjills

 
7:00 p.m.

Welde’s Big Bear Show

 
7:30 p.m.

The Winn Family Thrill Show

 
8:15 p.m.

Timber Tina’s World Champion Lumberjills

 
9:00 p.m.

Welde’s Big Bear Show

 

 

 
 
 
 
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