There is something for everyone at the first Fair Food Festival of the year – with a diverse music lineup and an assortment of fair food offerings. The Dodge County Fairgrounds will host this year’s first event this Saturday, April 22 from 11:00 am until 7:00 pm. Local food trucks and vendors on the grounds will offer delicious fair food and refreshments.
With the event starting at 11 am, get an early start. Stop by the fairgrounds when it opens and pair a variety of mini donuts from Flip’s with one of Travelin’ Tom’s hot and cold coffee offerings. Sit back, relax and catch up in rural Beaver Dam.
Make it a picnic — bring a blanket or set up some lawn chairs and enjoy the day while listening to live music. Enjoy a picnic lunch or dinner outdoors with one of Mister P’s delicious gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches or Blue Gnome Treats’ chicken teriyaki and spring rolls. With everything from tacos to tenders – your group can sample a variety of offerings from ten different food trucks.
Bring the kids for Hawaiian shaved ice, popcorn and corn dogs. And, if you have a picky eater, the variety of foods on this month’s menu will entice even the most unique taste buds.
This weekend’s entertainment and food offerings will include:
11:00-12:00: Mac Daddy DJ
12:30-1:30: Nick Castillo
2:00-3:00: Mac Daddy DJ
3:30-4:30: Blue Suede Cadillacs
5:00-6:00: Jaice Selk
Blue Gnome Treats: Chicken Teriyaki; Spring Rolls; Crab Rangoon; Lemonade; Bubble Tea; Ice Cream Cones; Ice Cream Dish; Bubble Waffle with Ice Cream; Açaí Bowl.
Charlie’s: Hand-dipped Corn Dogs; Chicken Tenders; Ribbon Fries; French Fries; Toppings for Fries; Soda; Water.
Flips Mini Donuts: Cinnamon/Sugar mini donuts; Powdered Sugar mini donuts; Chocolate frosted minis; Vanilla frosted minis; Variety of Iced Coffee flavors; Hot Chocolate; Fresh Lemonade; Water.
G&G Concessions: Greek Gyros; Chicken Pita; Soda; Water.
Just Cheddar: Hand Battered Cheese Curds; Water.
Kona Ice: Hawaiian Shaved Ice; Water
Travelin Tom’s Coffee: Hot Coffee; Cold Coffee; Frappe; Cold Brew; Tea; Lemonade; Nitro Energy; Hot Chocolate; Cinnamon Apple Cider.
Mr. P’s Grilled Cheese: Several different flavors of Grilled Cheese; Tomato Bisque.
Pancho’s Tacos: Tacos; Burritos; Quesadillas; Nachos; Chips and Guacamole; Gorditas; Mexican drinks.
Sam’s Little Red Wagon: Popcorn; Cotton Candy; Nachos; Mountain Dew Slush; Snow Cones; water.
Mitchell’s Smokin BBQ: Brisket, pulled pork, pulled chicken, cornbread, beans, Mac n cheese potato salad, coleslaw
AR Chimney Cakes (a Hungarian pastry that is made from sweet yeast dough): Chimney dog, (hot dog, brat, or smoked sausage), Garlic parmesan Chimney (Chimney cake covered in garlic butter & Parmesan cheese), Chimney cone with soft serve ice cream & toppings, Chimney Cannoi (Chimney cake filled with Cannoicream, chocolate or Carmel drizzle, coated with powdered sugar), Chimney puff (Chimney cake filled with whipped cream, chocolate or Carmel drizzle, coated with powdered sugar).
Admission to this Saturday’s event and fairground parking are absolutely free. Guests only pay for the food that is purchased. A second event is scheduled for May 6. Interested food trucks and vendors should complete an online application form to secure their space. Vendors should contact Barb Mullin at 920-296-2209 mullin799@gmail.com with questions. The $100 monthly space fee includes high-voltage direct electricity, water, restrooms and garbage receptacles.
Event: Fair Food Festival – Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 11 AM to 7 PM
Article Credit: Jamie Adcock author of runningdivamom.com
Photo Credit: Larry Douma of Leader Photography
