Clay County Fair Association Seeks Board Candidates and Members
Spencer, Iowa — The Clay County Fair Association is currently searching for eligible candidates to join its Board of Directors and encourages interested community members to become part of the Clay County Fair Association. This year, the Fair Association’s annual meeting and election of the Board of Directors will be held on February 24, 2026.
Each year, the Association’s Nominating Committee seeks individuals to serve as candidates for election to the Board of Directors. Eligible candidates must have been a member of the Fair Association for a minimum of one (1) year prior to their election. The deadline to apply to run for the Board of Directors is November 21, 2025. The Nominating Committee reviews all interested candidates for possible inclusion on the ballot that will be submitted during the Fair Association’s annual meeting in February.
The Board of Directors plays a critical role in the leadership of the Clay County Fair. Elected Board Members serve three-year terms and help shape the Fair’s direction by electing the Executive Committee and approving changes to the Fair Association’s By-Laws.
How to Apply
Individuals interested in running for the Board of Directors can easily access the application at https://claycountyfair.com/about/staff-and-board/ or pick up a paper application at the Fair Administrative Office located inside the Events Center. The deadline for submitting applications is November 21, 2025.
In addition to seeking candidates for the Board of Directors, the Clay County Fair Association is also looking for new members to join the Fair Association. “There is sometimes a misconception that our organization is limited to Clay County residents, but that is not the case,” said Fair Manager Jason Brockshus. “Membership is open to everyone, regardless of where they reside, and we are proud to welcome all who wish to be part of this long-standing community tradition.”
Membership is open year-round to individuals and businesses for a one-time fee of $100. Individual Members have the right to vote and hold office, while Associate Members (including companies, organizations, etc.) are entitled to attend meetings but cannot vote or hold office. The Fair Association currently has 834 lifetime members – 780 individual members and 54 associate members.
The Clay County Fair Association’s Annual Meeting, which includes the election of the Board of Directors and other important business, will take place on February 24, 2026, making this a great time to get involved.
For more information about joining the Association or applying for the Board of Directors, contact the Fair Administrative Offices at (712) 580-3000 or info@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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