Livestock Entry Deadline Quickly Approaching for the 2025 Fair

Spencer, Iowa — The open-class livestock entry deadline is quickly approaching for the 2025 Clay County Fair powered by SMU, September 6-14. With just 40 days left, all entries for Open-Class Beef, Dairy, Horse, Rabbit, Sheep, and Swine must be submitted by midnight on Monday, August 4.

With six livestock departments, the 2025 Clay County Fair offers many opportunities to showcase your best animals. Whether you’re a seasoned exhibitor or entering for the first time, the open-class competitions are a fantastic opportunity to learn, grow, and share your passion. Plus, exhibitors have the chance to win substantial monetary prizes.

Open-class entries are open to anyone from any county or state. Exhibitors are encouraged to review the 2025 Exhibitor Handbooks for each department to find rules, guidelines, and other important information. Handbooks are available online at www.claycountyfair.com or can be picked up at the Fair Administrative Office.

All livestock entries must be received by midnight on Monday, August 4, 2025. Entries must be submitted online at https://claycf.fairwire.com/ or completed in person at the Fair Administrative Office during regular business hours. Late entries will be accepted from August 5 to 11 but will incur a late fee.

About the Clay County Fair & Events Center – Rooted in Tradition, the Clay County Fair and Events Center is a year-round facility that hosts more than 300 events annually, 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 300,000 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. For more information, visit claycountyfair.com. 

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