Plan Ahead and Save with Deals for the 2025 Clay County Fair

Spencer, Iowa — The Clay County Fair, powered by SMU, is just 50 days away. As excitement builds for this year’s event, fairgoers are encouraged to plan ahead and take advantage of several pre-Fair deals designed to make their visit more affordable and convenient.

Advance adult admission tickets for the Clay County Fair are available for $9, a savings of $3 off the regular gate price. These tickets, for guests age 13 and over, allow entry between 7:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. daily during the Fair. After 7:30 p.m., admission is free for all fairgoers as part of the Fair’s Spencer Chamber Nights promotion. Tickets may be purchased online at www.claycountyfair.com, in person at the Events Center Box Office (Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), by phone at (515) 244-2771, or at more than 70 participating businesses across northwest Iowa and southern Minnesota. A complete list of ticket outlets is available on the Fair’s website.

“Purchasing tickets in advance is the easiest way for families to save money and avoid long lines at the gate,” said Jason Brockshus, CEO of the Clay County Fair. “We want everyone to have a great experience from the moment they arrive.”

Children age 12 and under receive free gate admission every day of the Fair.

Fairgoers can also enjoy several special admission days offering discounted prices: Veterans and active military receive free admission on Veterans Appreciation Day, Monday, September 8; seniors age 65 and over can attend for just $8 on Senior Day, Tuesday, September 9; and all first responders receive free admission on First Responders Day, Wednesday, September 10. A complete list of special admission promotions is available at www.claycountyfair.com.

The GoldStar Amusements Midway will once again offer thrills and family fun throughout the Fair. Guests can save on unlimited rides by purchasing advance ride wristbands. All-day wristbands, valid only on select days, are available for $25 in advance, a $5 savings, and are valid for unlimited rides on September 6, 7, 12, 13, or 14. For those planning to enjoy the carnival multiple days, VIP wristbands are available for $55 in advance and allow unlimited rides every day of the Fair.

Wristbands can be purchased online, at the Events Center Box Office, by phone at (515) 244-2771, or at nine participating Godfather’s Pizza locations in Iowa and Minnesota. A complete list of participating Godfather’s Pizza outlets is also available on the Fair’s website.

The GoldStar Amusements Midway will open at 10:00 a.m. on September 6, 7, 12, 13, and 14, and at 4:00 p.m. on September 8 through 11.

For more information about advance ticket sales, carnival wristbands, and daily promotions, visit www.claycountyfair.com.

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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