15th Annual Family Fest Returns to Clay County Regional Events Center

SPENCER, Iowa — Families across Northwest Iowa are invited to attend the 15th Annual Family Fest on Saturday, February 28, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Clay County Regional Events Center. The event is free to attend and offers a morning packed with hands-on activities, learning opportunities, and family fun for all ages.

Family Fest has become a beloved community tradition over the past 15 years, bringing families together to play, explore, and connect with local organizations. The event features interactive exhibits, imaginative play spaces, and educational experiences designed to engage children while encouraging quality family time.

Family Fest offers a variety of hands-on activities and interactive exhibits from local organizations, including the Spencer Family YMCA, Spencer Hospital, and other community partners. Children will also have the opportunity to meet local first responders at Safety City, sponsored by Spencer Municipal Utilities, with representatives from the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, Spencer Fire Department, and Spencer Police Department on site.

Families can also enjoy Tiny Town, sponsored by Community State Bank, an imaginative play space for young children; a Reading Nook hosted by Spencer Public Library and Spencer Reads; a Kids Zone with engaging activities; and booths from local nonprofits and vendors highlighting community resources.

A limited number of vendor booth spaces are still available for businesses and organizations interested in participating in Family Fest. Those interested can contact Stacey Meyer, Event Services Director, at 712-580-3000 or events@claycountyfair.com for more information.

Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Sponsors receive recognition and on-site acknowledgments, along with the opportunity to host a 10’x10′ booth at the event. Customized sponsorship packages may be available. To learn more, contact Brent Burns, Partnership Director, at 712-580-3000 or brent@claycountyfair.com.

For families looking for a free, engaging way to spend a winter Saturday together, Family Fest offers something for everyone.

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 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. Additional information can be found at www.claycountyfair.com.

 

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