Get Ready to Feast: 29 New Foods at the 2024 Clay County Fair!

August 21, 2024

Spencer, Iowa — Prepare your taste buds for a culinary adventure at the 2024 Clay County Fair powered by SMU! From September 7-15, fairgoers will have the chance to indulge in 29 mouth-watering new foods, including six finalists competing for the coveted title of “The World’s Greatest County Fair Food” in our eighth annual “World’s Greatest County Fair Food” Contest sponsored by Farmers Savings Bank.

“The World’s Greatest County Fair Food” Contest will take place on Saturday, September 7, at 3:00 pm at the Farmers Savings Bank Stage! Local celebrity judges will taste and decide which vendor will claim the title of “The World’s Greatest County Fair Food.” Come cheer for your favorite and maybe discover your new favorite fair treat!

The 2024 finalists (and vendors) include:

  • Affogato (Ground to Perfection) – Our Affogato features vanilla ice cream topped with Ground to Perfection’s special espresso. Each serving is finished with a dollop of whipped cream, a drizzle of caramel, and a chocolate-covered espresso bean for a delightful treat.
  • Chicken-Fried Steak (TnT Concessions) – Our Chicken–Fried Steak is served on homemade mashed potatoes and smothered in white gravy for a classic, comforting dish.
  • Wandering Waffle Cuban Sandwich (Taulelle Concessions, LLC): Our Wandering Waffle Cuban Sandwich starts with our thin Norwegian waffle filled with sliced ham, shredded pork, and melted Swiss cheese. Each bite is enhanced with Dijon mustard and pickles for a perfect blend of flavors.
  • Deep-Fried Chocolate Chip Cookie (McCreary’s Hospitality): Savor the sweet treat of our Deep-Fried Chocolate Chip Cookies. This treat will feature two of Mark’s famous homemade chocolate chip cookies coated in funnel cake batter, fried to perfection, and topped with a sprinkle of powdered sugar.
  • Maple Bacon Latte (BlackEarth Java): Savor the classic flavors of breakfast in every sip! Our Maple Bacon Latte blends sweet maple, smoky bacon, rich espresso, your choice of milk, and a dollop of whipped cream—topped with real bacon. Don’t miss out on this Clay County Fair exclusive from BlackEarth Java!
  • Schnitzel Strips (Taulelle Concessions, LLC): Our Schnitzel Strips feature half-pound pork tenderloin cut into strips and served with our memorable schnitzel sauce made from mayo, fresh-squeezed lemon juice, garlic, and white pepper.

 

Other new foods at the 2024 Clay County Fair include:

  • Cedar Farm Creations – Freeze-Dried Foods (Multiple Items)
  • Cedar Farm Creations – Fruit Butters
  • Cedar Farm Creations – Fruit Salsa
  • Cedar Farm Creations – Jellies
  • Cedar Farm Creations – Pickles (Multiple Flavors)
  • Cedar Farm Creations – Pickled Foods (Multiple Items)
  • Charlie’s Food Concessions – Deep-Fried Sweet Corn on a Cob
  • EN Campbell’s Concessions, Inc – Strawberry Kiwi Whip Ice Cream
  • Fischer’s Sleepy Bison Grill, LLC – Bison Burger
  • Fischer’s Sleepy Bison Grill, LLC – Bison Nachos
  • Fischer’s Sleepy Bison Grill, LLC – Bison Steak Sandwich
  • Girl’d Cheese – Campfire Apple Pie
  • Girl’d Cheese – Chicken Caprese
  • Girl’d Cheese – Pepperoni Pizza
  • Girl’d Cheese – Strawberry-Nutella Griller
  • The Little Blue Elephant – Crispy Siam Hot Dog
  • Rickey’s Jerky – Exotic Meat Jerky (Multiple Flavors)
  • Side Door Concessions, LLC – Watermelon Creamsicle
  • Smith Concessions – Dessert Pretzel
  • Smith Concessions – Hot Cheeto Pretzel
  • Spencer Area Shrine Club ATV – Jelly Jamz
  • Taulelle Concessions, LLC – Peanut Butter and Jelly Waffle
  • Village Café – Aebleskiver
  • Village Café – Éclair
  • Village Café – Weinerbrod

Fairgoers can find a complete food directory at www.claycountyfair.com. The directory allows fairgoers to search for and locate their old and new favorite foods by name and vendor location.

Don’t miss out on the delicious fun!

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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