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Clay County Fair celebrates another successful year
Spencer, Iowa — With nine near perfect fall days the 2023 Clay County Fair powered by SMU was the perfect get-away location for thousands of fairgoers, Sept. 9-17. “If you create a…
Read MoreClay County Fair announces Grandstand change
Spencer, Iowa — The Clay County Fair announces that Thompson Square (rather than Jimmie Allen) will be joining Parmalee as part of the SRG Concert Series at the 2023 Clay…
Read More1st annual Art of the Que to include live music, inflatables, and more!
Spencer, Iowa —Arts on Grand, the Clay County Fair & Events Center and the Spencer Radio Group will host the 1st Annual Art of the Que BBQ Contest and Art…
Read MoreMake plans now to attend the 2023 Clay County Fair and save big with deals
Spencer, Iowa — Fairgoers have the opportunity to save big through several pre-Fair deals as they make plans to attend the Clay County Fair powered by SMU, Sept. 9-17. “Taking advantage of…
Read MoreHerman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone with special guest The Association to return to Clay County Fair
Spencer, Iowa — The Clay County Fair powered by SMU announces Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone with special guest The Association as part of the SRG Concert Series on the…
Read MoreFair & Events Center announces ARTRAGEOUS!
Spencer, Iowa —The Clay County Fair & Events Center announces that Artrageous, presented by Northwest Bank, Spencer Community Schools Foundation and Holiday Inn Express, will be arriving at the Clay…
Read MoreClay County Fair & Events Center receives international recognition
Spencer, Iowa — “The World’s Greatest County Fair” lived up to its billing by winning nine awards during the International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE) 2021 Virtual Awards Show…
Read MoreZach Williams to headline Events Center Christmas Show
Spencer, Iowa — The Clay County Fair & Events Center will be a stop on the Zach Williams “I Don’t Want Christmas to End” Tour with special guest Anne Wilson…
Read MoreClay County Fair returns in big way
Spencer, Iowa — Following a one-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Clay County Fair powered by SMU returned September 11-19 with sunny skies and smiling fairgoers. “There was much uncertainty…
Read MoreRecycling Options Allow Fairgoers to Help Reduce Trash
Clay County Fair attendees are being encouraged to help with recycling efforts at the 2021 fair. Once again, plastic bottles and aluminum cans can be placed in blue bins lined…
Read MoreClay County Fair Makes Grandstand Change
Spencer, Iowa — The Clay County Fair announces that BlackHawk (rather than Tracy Lawrence) will be joining The Bellamy Brothers as part of the SRG Concert Series in the Sleep…
Read MoreThirty-one new foods will entice stomachs at 2021 Fair
Spencer, Iowa — Fairgoers to the 2021 Clay County Fair powered by SMU will have 31 new foods to enjoy during their visit Sept. 11-19, including five that have been named…
Read MoreLivestock entry deadline approaching quickly for the 2021 Clay County Fair
Spencer, Iowa — The open class livestock entry deadline for the 2021 Clay County Fair powered by SMU, September 11-19, is rapidly approaching. All entries for open class beef cattle,…
Read MoreMemorable Collections, new blue ribbon contests highlight Creative Living Center
Spencer, Iowa — Memorable collections, canned goods, dried foods and oven products will all fill a portion of the Creative Living Center at the 2021 Clay County Fair powered by…
Read MoreEvents Center Ballroom highlights for 2021 Fair
Spencer, Iowa — The EuroCAST Ballroom in the Events Center will bring a variety of speakers and performers to the 2021 Clay County Fair powered by SMU, Sept. 11-19. “Whether…
Read MoreCentral Park full of fun activities at 2021 Fair
Spencer, Iowa — Interactive family fun and a brand-new Hispanic Festival will highlight Central Park at the 2021 Clay County Fair powered by SMU, Sept. 11-19. “Our goal each year…
Read MoreStrolling Acts and a new performance venue come to the 2021 Clay County Fair
Spencer, Iowa — Daredevil stunts, performing pigs, roving circus stars, and a brand-new stage are just a few examples of the more than $150,000 in entertainment that will be offered…
Read MoreHappy Hour to open Sleep Number Grandstand at 2021 Fair
Spencer, Iowa — For concert-goers who want to start their night earlier in the Sleep Number Grandstand or avoid the long lines before the show, the brand-new “Happy Hour” will…
Read MoreTradition continues on the Northwest Bank Stage
Spencer, Iowa — The Northwest Bank Stage will feature six different quality acts at the 2021 Clay County Fair powered by SMU, Sept. 11-19. This is just a portion of…
Read MoreSpecial Day highlights for the 2021 Clay County Fair
Spencer, Iowa — No matter who you are, there is something for everyone at the 2021 Clay County Fair powered by SMU, Sept. 11-19. “Each day the Fair is chock…
Read MoreOutdoor Arena events at the Clay County Fair
Spencer, Iowa — Horses will be the featured attraction every day at the Outdoor Arena during the 2021 Clay County Fair powered by SMU, Sept. 11-19. The Outdoor Arena will host daily…
Read MoreTradition and New entertainment on Farmers Bank Stage
Spencer, Iowa — The Farmers Bank Stage will bring six different acts to the 2021 Clay County Fair powered by SMU, Sept. 11-19. This is just a portion of the $150,000 of…
Read MoreTown and Country Innovation celebrates sixth year in 2021
Spencer, Iowa —Town and Country Innovation Show will celebrate its sixth year of competition at the 2021 Clay County Fair powered by SMU, Sept. 11-19, in a brand new location.…
Read MoreSmall animals on the move at the 2021 Fair
Spencer, Iowa — Fairgoers looking for poultry and rabbits at the 2021 Clay County Fair powered by SMU, September 11-19, will find them in a different location, the new Farm…
Read MoreMake plans now to attend the 2021 Clay County Fair and save big with deals
Spencer, Iowa — Fairgoers have the opportunity to save big through several pre-Fair deals as they make plans to attend the Clay County Fair powered by SMU, Sept. 11-19. Advance adult gate…
Read MoreHome Wine & Craft Beer Department to include more prizes at 2021 Clay County Fair
Spencer, Iowa — The 2021 Clay County Fair Home Wine and Craft Beer Department will include 15 divisions in the wine category and nine divisions in the craft beer category,…
Read MorePicture a blue ribbon at the 2021 Clay County Fair
Spencer, Iowa — With new themes and a new sponsor, now is a perfect time to begin sorting through all of the photos you have taken since the 2019 Fair…
Read MoreBlue Ribbon Produce at the 2021 Clay County Fair
Spencer, Iowa — Gardeners are encouraged to enter their blue ribbon best in the Fields and Gardens Department at the 2021 Fair. One of the Fair’s original competitive departments, Fields…
Read MoreSpecial Feature Class to exhibit in Textiles, Crafts, and Arts at the 2021 Clay County Fair
Spencer, Iowa — The Clay County Fair Textiles, Crafts, and Arts Department will again showcase memorable creativity in the Creative Living Center at the 2021 Fair, Sept 11-19. “We always…
Read MoreMultiple fan favorites return to dirt track at 2021 Fair
Spencer, Iowa — The Sleep Number Grandstand will showcase multiple fan favorite dirt events, including tractor pulls, IMCA races, and the return of sprint cars during the nine days of…
Read MoreRyan Hurd added to Clay County Fair Grandstand Lineup
Spencer, Iowa — The Clay County Fair announces Ryan Hurd with special guest Big Time Grain Co., as part of the SRG Concert Series in the Sleep Number Grandstand at…
Read MoreTracy Lawrence and Mark Chesnutt to appear at Clay County Fair
The Clay County Fair announces Tracy Lawrence and Mark Chesnutt as part of the SRG Concert Series in the Sleep Number Grandstand at the 2021 Clay County Fair powered by…
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