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

Spencer, Iowa — The Clay County Fair & Events Center has announced the full schedule for the inaugural Flagfest: Spurs & Speed Weekend, happening June 12–13, 2026, in conjunction with Spencer Flagfest.

Blending professional rodeo action, high-speed racing, live entertainment, food, and community celebration into one summer weekend, Flagfest: Spurs & Speed Weekend is designed to give attendees something to experience from morning through night across the fairgrounds.

“We are excited to bring a brand-new summer tradition to Spencer,” said Jason Brockshus, CEO/Manager of the Clay County Fair & Events Center. “Flagfest: Spurs & Speed Weekend combines the energy of Flagfest with the excitement of rodeo and racing to create a weekend experience for both local families and visitors traveling to Northwest Iowa.”

Friday, June 12

Friday evening activities begin with gates opening at 4:30 PM and food vendors opening at 5:00 PM, featuring the Branding Iron, Chop Shop, Roost, and YMCA Nutty Bar Stand.

The weekend’s featured events kick off at 6:00 PM with the Flagfest Rodeo, produced by Raise ’Em Rank, in the Outdoor Arena. Racing action follows at 7:30 PM with the Midwest Enduro Championship 500 at the Clay County Fair Speedway. Throughout the evening, attendees can move between the Outdoor Arena and the Clay County Fair Speedway to experience both events with a single admission.

Following the evening events, attendees can continue the celebration with DJ Misty in The BARn beginning at 9:30 PM.

Saturday, June 13

Saturday’s activities begin at 9:00 AM with a Slack Competition in the Outdoor Arena, followed by the Flagfest Tractor Ride. Registration for the tractor ride opens at 8:00 AM in the North Parking Lot, with the ride officially beginning at 10:00 AM.

Food vendors reopen at noon, followed by Youth Mutton Busting in the Outdoor Arena at 12:30 PM.

Evening activities resume with gates opening at 4:00 PM and food vendors opening at 5:00 PM. The Flagfest Rodeo, produced by Raise ’Em Rank, returns to the Outdoor Arena at 6:00 PM, followed by the Midwest Enduro Championship 500 at 7:00 PM at the Clay County Fair Speedway. Throughout the evening, attendees can move between the Outdoor Arena and the Clay County Fair Speedway to experience both events as part of a single admission.

The weekend concludes with the Spencer Young Professionals Group Street Dance featuring The Punching Pandas at 9:30 PM in The BARn.

Several activities throughout the weekend will be free and open to the public, including Friday night’s DJ Misty performance in The BARn, Saturday’s Slack Competition, Saturday’s Noon Lunch Hour, Youth Mutton Busting, and the Spencer Young Professionals Group Street Dance featuring The Punching Pandas. Guests who purchase admission to Flagfest: Spurs & Speed Weekend will receive access to all ticketed activities happening on the fairgrounds, including both the Flagfest Rodeo and the Midwest Enduro Championship 500.

Single-day passes are available for $28 for adults and $15 for children ages 12 and under, including ticketing fees. Discounted weekend passes are available for $46 for adults and $26 for children.

All tickets must be purchased in advance, as walk-up sales will not be available during the event weekend.

Tickets can be purchased online through MidwesTix, by phone at (515) 244-2771, or in person at the Events Center Box Office, open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Additional Spencer Flagfest activities throughout the community are listed on the Spencer Flagfest Facebook page. The full schedule and additional details for Flagfest: Spurs & Speed Weekend are available 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 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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