Special Day Highlights for the 2024 Clay County Fair
Spencer, Iowa —There is something for everyone at the 2024 Clay County Fair powered by SMU, September 7-15. With a packed schedule featuring special days, every day at the fair promises something new and exciting for visitors of all ages.
Saturday, September 7: Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative Day
Sponsored by Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative, fairgoers can get an up-close look at a large basket truck and meet their local co-op representatives.
Saturday, September 7: Iowa vs. Iowa State Game Day
Sponsored by Dish, fans can watch who takes home the Cy-Hawk trophy from the fairgrounds.
Monday, September 9: Veteran’s Appreciation Day
Sponsored by Tyson Turkey, all veterans and active-duty military will receive free admission to the Fair as a thank-you for their service. This particular day will feature a Veterans Day Parade at 10:00 AM around the fairgrounds, followed by a Veterans Day Program at 11:00 AM in the Events Center Ballroom. Glenn Henriksen will also perform a special Salute to Veterans Show at 2:00 PM in the Events Center Ballroom.
Tuesday, September 10: Senior Day
Fairgoers aged 65 and older can enjoy $8.00 admission. The day will also feature a vintage tractor parade at 10:00 AM around the Fair.
Tuesday, September 10: FFA Day
Sponsored by C&B Operations, local FFA students will have an exciting day with the unique opportunity to hear from Carter Howell, a National FFA Officer, during his keynote presentation and leadership workshop in the Events Center Ballroom.
Wednesday, September 11: Disability Awareness Day
Sponsored by Agriland, Inc., the Clay County Fair will host a day dedicated to disabled persons, featuring exclusive events (pre-registration required).
Wednesday, September 11: First Responders Day
New to the 2024 Clay County Fair, this special day will feature $8.00 admission for all first responders. A First Responders Program will occur in the Events Center Ballroom at 11:00 AM, followed by a demonstration by the Iowa State Patrol K-9 Unit at 12:30 PM. First Responders Day is sponsored by Your Life Iowa, a program from Iowa HHS.
Thursday, September 12: Iowa Corn Day and Farmers Appreciation Day
Sponsored by The Iowa Corn Growers Association and CFE, this day will feature exhibits and presentations showcasing the importance of agriculture in Iowa and beyond.
Friday, September 13: Kids Day
Kids 12 and under are admitted free all day and can buy a special all-day wristband for unlimited rides on the GoldStar Amusements Midway, which opens at 10:00 AM.
Friday, September 13: Iowa Dairy Day
Sponsored by the Western Iowa Dairy Alliance, fairgoers will learn about the importance of the dairy industry in Iowa through various displays and activities at Central Park.
Friday, September 13: Rosenboom Day
Sponsored by Rosenboom, the day will feature a unique display in Central Park to mark the company’s 50th anniversary.
Friday, September 13: Kwik Star Day
Sponsored by Kwik Star, who will be present in Tower Gate Pavilion throughout all nine days of the Fair and is the sponsor of Gate G. Kwik Star is also supporting the Justin Moore concert with special guest War Hippies on Thursday, September 12.
Saturday, September 14: Science Saturday
Sponsored by Iowa Lakes Community College and ISU Extension Clay County, fairgoers of all ages can participate in hands-on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) activities and experiments in various locations throughout the Fair.
About The Clay County Fair & Events Center Rooted in Tradition, the Clay County Fair & Events Center is a year-round facility that annually hosts more than 300 events, including its signature event, the Clay County Fair, powered by SMU. Known as “The World’s Greatest County Fair” since 1917, the 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.
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