Bulls & Broncs Returns to Clay County Fair Grandstand for 2026

Spencer, Iowa — The Clay County Fair, powered by SMU, returns September 12–20, 2026, bringing nine days of entertainment to northwest Iowa. As plans continue to roll out for this year’s Grandstand schedule, the Clay County Fair is excited to complete its lineup of dirt events with a fan-favorite returning to the schedule.

Bulls & Broncs, produced by Raise ‘Em Rank Rodeo, returns for its second year at the Clay County Fair Grandstand on Wednesday, September 16th at 7:30 p.m. This action-packed event will feature three classic rodeo competitions, bull riding, bareback riding, and saddle bronc riding, showcasing top cowboys as they take on some of the toughest animal athletes in the sport. Adult general admission tickets are $28, and child general admission (ages 12 and under) tickets are $15.

Sanctioned by the International Professional Rodeo Association and the Minnesota Rodeo Association, Bulls & Broncs delivers a professionally produced, high-caliber rodeo experience that fans of all ages won’t want to miss.

Tickets for Bulls & Broncs will go on sale Friday, April 24th, at 10:00 a.m. Tickets will be available online at www.midwestix.com, by phone at 515-244-2771, or in person at the Events Center Box Office.

About the Grandstand

Bag checks are conducted at all Grandstand events. Certain items are prohibited, including weapons or firearms, outside alcoholic beverages, air horns or other noisemakers, helium balloons, glitter or confetti, glass bottles, fireworks, and illegal substances. Fair admission is not included with Grandstand event tickets. Children aged two and under may sit on an adult’s lap; all other attendees must have a ticket. Accessible seating is available; each guest in these areas is allowed one companion.

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 200 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 claycountyfair.com.

 

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