Special Day highlights for the 2018 Clay County Fair
No matter who you are, there is something for everyone at the 2018 Clay County Fair, Sept. 8-16.
“Each day the Fair is chock full of activities for all ages,” said Fair Manager Jeremy Parsons. “However, some activities are scheduled on a special day, which makes each day at the Fair a very unique experience.”
Monday, Sept. 10 is Veteran’s Appreciation Day starting with a parade at 10:00am and a special program at 11:00am. All veterans and active duty military will receive free admission to the Fair, as a thank you for their service to our Nation. In addition, there will be a special patriotic music program at 2:00pm by Glenn Henriksen in the Events Center Ballroom.
On Tuesday, Sept. 11, fairgoers 65 and older can enjoy $6.00 admission on Senior Day sponsored by Telco Triad Community Credit Union. Special activities include a parade of antique tractors, Glenn Henriksen’s “Salute to Seniors” concert, the antique tractor pull, and The Apron Lady.
That night (Sept. 11), Family Night sponsored by the Spencer Chamber of Commerce features free admission for families of all ages after 5:00pm.
“One of the exciting things about our special days is that they provide the opportunity for everyone to attend the Fair for free at least once,” said Parsons.
Wednesday, Sept. 12 is Disability Awareness Day. The Fair welcomes disabled persons from throughout the region with events planned for them thanks to the Pony Express Riders, Smiths Concessions, GoldStar Amusements, and Shriners. Persons who have pre-registered for the day can participate in carnival rides and a special luncheon.
The Iowa Corn Growers Association brings Iowa Corn Day on Thursday, Sept. 13 with exhibits and presentations in Central Park showcasing the importance of this crop in Iowa and beyond. The day is also Farmer Appreciation Day presented by LG Seeds, and features the Outlaw Elite National Truck and Tractor Pulls.
Friday, Sept. 15 is Y100 Kids Day and Iowa Dairy Day. Kids 18 and under are admitted free all day and can by a special all-day wristband for unlimited rides on the GoldStar Amusements Midway at the price of $23.00. Other activities include free performances by the Dollipops, a pedal tractor pull, and Muttin’ Bustin’. Sponsored by the Western Iowa Dairy Alliance, dairy day lets fairgoers learn about the importance of the dairy industry in Iowa through different displays and activities at Central Park.
Iowa Lakes Community College presents Science Saturday on Sept. 15. All ages can participate in the hands-on STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) activities and experiments in various locations throughout the Fair.
The final Sunday of the Fair (Sept. 15) is Last Chance Sunday. On this day admission is half-price ($5.00 for adults and $2.00 for juniors), which will give all fairgoers one last day to experience the Fair.
About The Clay County Fair & Events Center Rooted in Tradition, the Clay County Fair and Events Center is a year-round facility that annually hosts more than 300 events, including its signature event, the Clay County Fair. Known as “The World’s Greatest County Fair” since 1917, the Clay County Fair attracts more than 325,000 guests each September for nine-days of world-class entertainment, competition, food, fun, and the largest farm machinery show at any fair in the United States. Additional information can be found at claycountyfair.com.