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Mannheim Steamroller will present the best the holiday has to offer this season. The group will perform live at the Clay County Regional Events Center on Tuesday, November 19. Tickets for the event will go on sale July 26. “Attending Mannheim Steamroller at the Events Center is a tradition in northwest Iowa,” said Fair & … Read moreMannheim Steamroller on-sale announced

Spencer, Iowa — The Northwest Bank Stage will feature six different quality acts at the nine-day Clay County Fair, Sept. 7-15. This is just a portion of the $200,000 in free entertainment offered to fairgoers. “Fairgoers have come to expect top-notch free entertainment when they attend our Fair,” said Fair Manager Jeremy Parsons. “That expectation will … Read moreTradition continues on the Northwest Bank Stage

The Clay County Fair Textiles, Crafts, and Arts Department will again showcase memorable creativity in the Creative Living Center at the 2019 Fair, Sept 7-15. “We always look forward to the wide variety of exhibits brought to the fair, and this year there are a few new changes to the sponsors,” said Superintendent Terri Chalstrom. … Read moreEnter your blue ribbon textiles, crafts, and arts at the Clay County Fair

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 2018 Fair and enter them in one of the many photography competitions at the 2019 Clay County Fair. Photographers may enter up to 12 photographs with one entry per class. … Read morePicture a blue ribbon at the 2019 Clay County Fair

The 2019 Clay County Fair Home Wine and Craft Beer Department will include 15 divisions in the wine category and eight divisions in the craft beer category. “No matter your skill level, entering your wine or beer exhibit into the Fair is a great way to receive professional feedback on what you’ve brewed,” said Superintendent … Read moreHome Wine & Craft Beer Department to include more prizes at 2019 Clay County Fair

The Town and Country Innovation Show will celebrate its fifth year of competition at the 2019 Clay County Fair, Sept. 7-15. The Fair’s newest competitive department was started by Karen Schwaller of Milford, who got the idea from watching her family thumb through the “Successful Farming” magazine, specifically, watching them devour the page headlined as … Read moreTown and Country Innovation celebrates fifth year in 2019

Daredevil stunts, magic, juggling, an Elton John and Billy Joel tribute show, and roving circus stars are just a few examples of the more than 400 shows and $200,000 in entertainment that will be offered FREE to fairgoers during the 2019 Clay County Fair, September 7-15. Besides entertain, the Fair’s free attractions and shows will … Read moreClay County Fair’s 2019 Free Entertainment Lineup Announced

The Clay County Fair announces 19 new contests for the 2019 Clay County Fair. Whether you are baker, a tinkerer, a photographer, or an at-home brewer, there is something for everyone to get involved in at this year’s Fair, September 7-15. Along with the new contests, increased cash premiums and added prizes will make 2019 … Read moreExciting Updates, New Competitions at 2019 Clay County Fair

Spencer, Iowa — The Sleep Number Grandstand will showcase multiple fan favorite dirt events, including the final appearance of chuckwagon races, during the nine days of the 2019 Clay County Fair, September 7-15. A long-standing Fair tradition, Chuckwagon Races will appear at the Fair for the final time Saturday, September 7 and Sunday, September 8 … Read moreMultiple fan favorites return to Fair dirt track

Spencer, Iowa — The season championships of the Outlaw Truck & Tractor Pullers Association, which will include the return of the popular Pro Stocks class, will serve as the grand finale in the Sleep Number Grandstand at the 2019 Clay County Fair. The finals will include two sessions on Sunday, September 15 beginning at 1:00pm … Read moreOutlaw Pullers bring ground-shaking finale to 2019 Clay County Fair