Clay County Fair & Events Center Announces Flagfest: Spurs & Speed Weekend

Spencer, Iowa — The Clay County Fair & Events Center is expanding its summer activities with the debut of Flagfest: Spurs & Speed Weekend, a brand-new two-day event set for June 12–13, 2026, in conjunction with Spencer Flagfest.

Designed to bring high-energy entertainment and community celebration together in one place, the weekend will feature a professional rodeo produced by Raise ‘Em Rank in the Outdoor Arena alongside the Midwest Enduro Championship 500 at the Clay County Fair Speedway.

In addition to the headline events, attendees can participate in a variety of exciting activities across the fairgrounds. On Saturday, June 13, the Flagfest Tractor Ride will take participants on a scenic journey through local Northwest Iowa towns, including a tour of Silver Lake in Lake Park, with registration, food, and a collectible event button included. After the rodeo each evening, attendees can enjoy additional entertainment: a DJ will take over the Tasting BARn following the rodeo on Friday night, and the Spencer Young Professionals Group will host the Flagfest Street Dance on Saturday night. Additional Flagfest: Spurs & Speed Weekend activities will be announced in the coming weeks.

“We are excited to introduce a new summer event at the fairgrounds that brings people together and builds on the energy of Flagfest,” said Jason Brockshus, CEO/Manager of the Clay County Fair & Events Center. “Flagfest: Spurs & Speed Weekend is a great opportunity for our community and visitors to experience something new while supporting a tradition that means so much to Spencer.”

A major highlight of the event is its simplified admission model. One ticket provides access to everything happening on the fairgrounds for the day you attend. That means guests can enjoy the rodeo, races, and other entertainment without having to purchase separate tickets for each activity, making it easy to experience the full weekend in one place.

Tickets for Flagfest: Spurs & Speed Weekend will go on sale Friday, April 3, at 10:00 a.m. All tickets for Flagfest: Spurs & Speed Weekend must be purchased in advance. Single-day passes, valid for either Friday or Saturday, are available for $28 for adults and $15 for children ages 12 and under, including ticketing fees. For those planning to attend both days, a discounted weekend pass is available for $46 for adults and $26 for children. Tickets can be purchased in person at the Events Center Box Office (open Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), online at MidwesTix.com, or by phone at (515) 244-2771. There will be no walk-up ticket sales available during Flagfest: Spurs & Speed Weekend.

Flagfest: Spurs & Speed Weekend is made possible through a partnership between the Clay County Fair & Events Center, Raise ‘Em Rank, the Clay County Fair Speedway, and the Spencer Chamber, all working together to bring a new experience to the community.

Free parking will be available on the fairgrounds for all attendees. More information about the event, including schedule updates, can be found at claycountyfair.com.

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 claycountyfair.com.

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