Clay County Fair Offers Sneak Peek at Auction Items Ahead of May 1 Event

Spencer, Iowa — The Clay County Fair is offering an early look at several featured live and online auction items for the upcoming Farm to Fork FUNdraiser, taking place Friday, May 1. The annual fundraising event brings together community members in support of the Fair while showcasing unique experiences, exclusive packages, and one-of-a-kind items.

Organizers are reminding the public that tickets must be purchased by Wednesday, April 22. Tickets are $100 per person or $1,000 for a reserved table of eight.

The online auction opens Friday, April 17, at noon and closes Friday, May 1, at 7 p.m. Items in the online auction are open to the public, and participants do not need to be present at the event to bid or win.

Online auction highlights include an unforgettable lineup of Fair experiences, such as unlimited golf cart use during the Fair, Grandstand concert packages, and an on-site camping spot at Gate A.

Travel and getaway options will also be available, including a Vacation Passport with the bidder’s choice of destinations such as Costa Rica, Nashville, Kentucky Bourbon Country, or Tuscany.

The live auction, held exclusively during the Farm to Fork FUNdraiser event, will feature high-value, one-of-a-kind experiences available only to in-person attendees. Highlights include a dining experience prepared by Chef Phil Poutre, Grandstand entertainment packages, and premium seating opportunities at all bull riding events hosted by the Clay County Fair & Events Center.

A full listing of auction items is available through the Clay County Fair’s website.

Organizers encourage the community to secure tickets early and take part in what promises to be an engaging evening of food, fellowship, and fundraising in support of one of Iowa’s most beloved traditions.

For more information and ticket purchases, visit https://claycountyfair.com/farmtofork/

About the Clay County Fair Charitable Trust

Established in 1993, the Clay County Fair Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and enhancing the legacy of “The World’s Greatest County Fair.” Through generous donations and long-term support, the Trust helps ensure a blue-ribbon future for generations to come.

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 200 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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