Lineup Announced for the Farmers Bank Stage at the 2024 Clay County Fair

Spencer, Iowa — The Farmers Bank Stage will feature six different acts during the 2024 Clay County Fair, powered by SMU, from September 7-15. This stage, offering free entertainment throughout the Fair, promises a variety of performances for all attendees to enjoy.

“There is a little bit of something for everyone at Farmers Bank Stage,” said Fair Manager Jerome Hertel. “Farmers Bank Stage is located in the southwest corner of the fairgrounds and is always a great source of free entertainment during the Clay County Fair.”

Brad Weston will kick off the Clay County Fair from September 7-9. This unique and hilarious comedy act is a theatrical thrill ride… on a unicycle… in a strait jacket! Brad’s show is full of surprises and will have the entire family laughing.

Kate Voss and the Hot Sauce will also take the stage September 7-9. Kate Voss is an award-winning vocalist who will keep things fun with musical covers from Ray Charles, Brenda Lee, Chuck Berry, Patsy Cline, Hank Williams, Nancy Sinatra, and more from the 50s and 60s.

The Floras will be coming to the Fair from September 10-12. A husband-and-wife duo, Mark and Lisa, will share classic Americana hymns and Country Gospel songs. Audiences can expect to hear songs by Johnny and June, Hank Williams Sr., Patsy Cline, The Whites, and Loretta Lynn, as well as classic hymns.

The Marv Nissel Band will also be at the Fair from September 10-12. The Marv Nissel Band is a family band featuring different styles of polka that are sure to get your feet moving.

From September 13-15, the Clay County Fair will welcome Uncle Muskrat. This acoustic string band has a true passion for Folk Bluegrass that will leave audiences with a love for this music genre.

Closing out the Fair from September 13-15 will be The String Showdown. A thrilling dueling string act, led by Greg Byers and Mike Lauer, will take audiences from the groovy tunes of the 60s to today’s top charts. Their interactive and humor-infused spectacle will amuse audiences of all ages.

Each performer will entertain the audience three times per day during their time at the Clay County Fair. For official show times, visit www.claycountyfair.com later in August when the Clay County Fair’s Daily Guides are released.

About The Clay County Fair & Events Center Rooted in Tradition, the Clay County Fair & Events Center is a year-round facility that annually hosts more than 300 events, 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 325,000 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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