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Today at the Fair
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Featured Activities
Military Appreciation Day – Thursday, July 21
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 21
Dane County 4-H is proud to sponsor Family Play Day at the Fair. Parents are encouraged to bring their children and participate together in educational activities and games. Take some ideas for homemade fun with you!
Youth Day – Friday, July 22
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 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Exhibition Hall.
Agri-Versity – Friday, July 22
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?
Family Safety Day – Saturday, July 22
Fire Trucks and Rescue Vehicles parade will kick-off Safety Day at 1:00pm.
These vehicles will be on display to climb on and see what it is like to sit in the "hot seat". At 1:30 p.m. be at the Main Stage to see the hardest working animals in law enforcement. The Madison Mounted Police will demonstrate the use of horses in helping to patrol. At 2:30 p.m. the Madison Police K-9 unit will demonstrate the ability of the amazing four-legged officers.
 Hybridfest Green Drive Expo - Saturday, July 23 & Sunday, July 24
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 23
 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.
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Youth Exhibit Judging Schedule |
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Monday
July 18, 2011 |
4:45 p.m. |
Foods & Nutrition |
Exhibition Hall
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Youth Exhibit Judging Schedule |
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Tuesday
July 19, 2011 |
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
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4:00 p.m. |
Caged Birds, Computers, Exploring |
Exhibition Hall
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6:00 p.m. |
Pocket Pets |
Exhibition Hall
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Youth Exhibit Judging Schedule |
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Wednesday
July 20, 2011 |
8:00 a.m. |
Poultry |
Barn 3
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8:30 a.m. |
Clothing, Plant & Soil Sciences, Flowers & House Plants, Photography, Electricity, Mechanical Projects, Home Furnishings/Environment |
Exhibition Hall
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9:00 a.m. |
Beef Cattle |
Arena
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10:00 a.m |
Cavies (Guinea Pigs) |
Barn 3
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10:45 a.m. |
Model Horses |
Exhibition Hall
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11:00 a.m |
Exotic Domestic Animals - Non Llama |
Barn 5
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2:00 p.m. |
Booth & Project Displays |
Exhibition Hall
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6:00 p.m. |
Horses/Driving, Other Equine & Drill Team |
Arena
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6:00 p.m. |
Sheep |
Barn 5
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Stage Entertainment on the Dejope Stage |
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TBA
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Carnival |
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Noon - 11 p.m. |
All-you-can-ride $25 from Noon to close |
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Outdoor Entertainment |
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TBA |
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Thursday
July 21, 2011 |
Military Appreciation Day
Youth Exhibit Judging Schedule |
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8:00 a.m. |
Swine |
Barn 10
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8:30 a.m. |
Rabbits |
Barn 3
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9:00 a.m. |
Dairy Showmanship |
Arena
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12:00 Noon |
Exotic Domestic Animals, Llama |
Barn 11
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12:30 p.m. |
Grade Holsteins |
Arena
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4:00 p.m. |
Horse - Trail |
Arena
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7:00 p.m. |
Meat Animal Sale - Hall B |
Exhibition Hall
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Stage Entertainment on the Dejope Stage |
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TBA |
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Carnival |
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Noon - 11 p.m. |
Pepsi Ride Day! - All Rides Just 1 Ticket |
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Outdoor Entertainment |
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TBA |
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Youth Exhibit Judging Schedule |
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Friday
July 22, 2011 |
9:00 a.m. |
Dairy Cattle |
Arena
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9:00 a.m. |
Sheep |
Barn 5
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11:00 a.m. |
Cats |
Exhibition Hall
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11:00 a.m. |
Tractor Driving |
East Parking Lot
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2:00 p.m. |
Horses/Dressage/Musical Freestyle |
Arena
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7:00 p.m. |
Small Animal Market Sale |
Barn 3
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Stage Entertainment on the Dejope Stage |
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TBA |
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Carnival |
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Noon - 11 p.m. |
All-you-can-ride $25 from Noon to 6:00 p.m. / $20 with coupon from the Wisconsin State Journal. |
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Outdoor Entertainment |
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TBA |
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Family Safety Day
Youth Exhibit Judging Schedule |
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Saturday
July 23, 2011 |
8:00 a.m. |
Horses/Western |
Arena
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9:30 a.m. |
Goats |
Barn 5
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10:00 a.m. |
Swine Judging Contest |
Barn 10
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4:00 p.m. |
Sheep - Lead Class |
Barn 5
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Stage Entertainment |
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Madison County |
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Carnival |
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Noon - 6 p.m. |
All-you-can-ride $25 from Noon to 6:00 p.m. |
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Outdoor Entertainment |
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TBA |
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Youth Exhibit Judging Schedule |
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Sunday
July 24, 2011 |
8:00 a.m. |
Horses/English & Saddle Seat, Draft, Hunt Pony |
Arena
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2:00 p.m. |
Youth Awards Program/Youth Stage |
Exhibition Hall
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Stage Shows on the Dejope Stage |
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Family Fiesta Day |
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Carnival |
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Noon - 11 p.m. |
All-you-can-ride wristband for $25 from Noon until close. |
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Outdoor Entertainment |
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TBA |
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