New Dirt Events Coming to the 2025 Clay County Fair
Spencer, Iowa — Exciting changes are coming to the 2025 Grandstand lineup at the Clay County Fair powered by SMU, September 6-14! This year’s dirt events will feature an exciting mix of new and classic favorites—including bull riding, sprint and stock car races, monster trucks, and the truck and tractor pull.
Bulls & Broncs, produced by Raise ‘Em Rank Rodeo, is making its debut at the Clay County Fair Grandstand! Get ready for heart-pounding rough stock action as some of the top cowboys in the sport go head-to-head with the toughest animal athletes. From bull riding to bronc busting, this high-energy event promises non-stop excitement for fans of all ages. Don’t miss the kickoff to the dirt event lineup on Wednesday, September 10, at 7:00 pm. Adult general admission tickets are $25, and child general admission (ages 12 and under) tickets are $12.
The IMCA Blue Ribbon Showdown returns to the Grandstand on Thursday, September 11, bringing a fun night of dirt track racing! Hot laps will start at 7:00 pm, followed by racing featuring Stock Cars, Sport Mods, Hobby Stocks, and Sport Compacts. Adult general admission tickets are $15, and child general admission (ages 12 and under) tickets are $10.
Racing continues on Friday, September 12, with the Battle of the Blue Ribbon featuring the American Sprint Car Series and the Tri-State Late Models. Hot laps will begin at 7:00 pm, with racing to follow. Adult general admission tickets are $25, and child general admission (ages 12 and under) tickets are $10.
For the first time, The All Star Monster Trucks will take over the Grandstand for two action-packed shows on Saturday, September 13. Fans can experience the excitement at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm as some of the nation’s best monster trucks go head-to-head in jaw-dropping competitions. Each performance will feature five elite All Star Monster Trucks competing in a Best Trick Contest, full-throttle side-by-side racing, and a no-rules freestyle throwdown. Fans will also have the opportunity to take a thrill ride in a real monster truck before and after each show, experiencing the power of a 12-foot-tall, 10,000-pound machine firsthand.
Joining The All Star Monster Trucks will be the QuadStar Quad Warrior Racing Series. Riders from across Iowa will team up to battle against a tough squad from Nebraska, with the team that wins the most head-to-head races walking away with a cash prize and ultimate bragging rights. Tickets to Saturday’s entertainment include access to one action-packed session featuring the monster trucks, the Quad Warrior Racing Series, and the pre-show driver autograph session. Fans will have the chance to meet the stars of the All Star Monster Truck Tour up close before each performance. Adult general admission tickets are $18, and child general admission (ages 12 and under) tickets are $12. Grandstand gates open at 12:30 pm for the afternoon show and 5:30 pm for the evening show, with autograph sessions held one hour before each performance.
The dirt events will go out with a bang as the Outlaw Truck & Tractor Pull takes over on Sunday, September 14, beginning at 1:00 pm! Adult general admission tickets are $25, and child general admission (ages 12 and under) tickets are $10.
Tickets for all dirt events will go on sale Friday, February 28, at 10:00 am. Tickets will be available online at www.midwestix.com, by phone at 515-244-2771, or in person at the Events Center Box Office. All tickets, regardless of purchase location, are also subject to a $3.00 ticketing fee, which is not included in the advertised price.
About the Grandstand Bag checks are conducted at all Grandstand events. The following items will be prohibited: weapons/firearms, alcoholic beverages not provided by the Fair & Events Center, air horns/whistles or other noisemakers, helium-filled balloons, glitter/confetti, glass bottles, fireworks, and illegal substances.
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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