Abbie Callahan to Join Martina McBride at the 2026 Clay County Fair
Spencer, Iowa — The Clay County Fair, powered by SMU, is excited to announce that rising artist Abbie Callahan will join country music icon Martina McBride as a special guest for the 2026 Clay County Fair. The pair will take the Grandstand stage on Tuesday, September 15th, 2026, as part of the SMG Concert Series.
An Iowa native, Callahan brings a fresh and dynamic sound to the lineup, making her a fitting addition to a night that already features one of country music’s most celebrated voices. Her performance will kick off an unforgettable evening of live music, leading into McBride’s highly anticipated return to the Clay County Fair.
Martina McBride with Special Guest Abbie Callahan
Tuesday, September 15th, 2026, at 7:30 pm
Abbie Callahan is a Nashville based singer songwriter whose emotionally honest storytelling and sweeping vocals have quickly made her a standout in modern country and Americana. An Iowa City native, her self-described “kaleidoscope country” sound blends Americana, folk, bluegrass, and pop, drawing inspiration from artists ranging from Patsy Cline to Sierra Ferrell, Kacey Musgraves, and Sabrina Carpenter.
Ticket prices are $40 (Stage Front Standing), $45 (Reserved Grandstand Seating), and $30 (General Admission Bleachers).
Would you like to see the show? Tickets are 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 $6.00 ticketing fee, which is not included in the advertised price.
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 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 www.claycountyfair.com.
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