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Fair Association celebrates successful year

Spencer, Iowa — Nearly 300 members of the Clay County Fair Association heard positive reports about the “The World’s Greatest County Fair” at its annual meeting held October 24. “My…

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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…

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Clay County Fair Announces New Opening Act for Sept. 16 Grandstand Show

Spencer, Iowa — Due to a family matter, Dylan needs to return home this weekend and unfortunately must cancel his upcoming show on Saturday, September 16 at the Clay County…

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Clay County Fair announces Grandstand change for Sept. 16

Spencer, Iowa — Due to a family matter, Dylan Scott needs to return home this weekend and unfortunately must cancel his upcoming show on Saturday, September 16 at the Clay County…

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Special Day highlights for the 2023 Clay County Fair

Spencer, Iowa —There is something for everyone at the 2023 Clay County Fair powered by SMU, September 9-17. “Each day the Fair is packed full of activities for Fairgoers of…

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Twenty-one new foods will entice stomachs at 2023 Fair

Spencer, Iowa — Fairgoers to the 2023 Clay County Fair powered by SMU will have 21 new foods to enjoy during their visit September 9-17, including five that have been named…

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Numerous prizes to be given for blue ribbon cooking at 2023 Fair

Spencer, Iowa — With over 40 divisions, there is a bit of everything for everyone who want to enter their kitchen creations to win blue ribbons and cash prizes at…

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Town and Country Innovation celebrates eighth year at the 2023 Fair

Spencer, Iowa —The Town and Country Innovation Department will celebrate its eighth year of competition at the 2023 Clay County Fair powered by SMU, Sept. 9-17. The Fair’s newest competitive…

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Home Wine & Craft Beer Department to include a chance to brew with a local business at 2023 Fair

Spencer, Iowa — The Home Wine and Craft Beer Department will include 15 divisions in the wine category and nine divisions in the craft beer category for the 2023 Clay County…

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Livestock entry deadline approaching quickly for the 2023 Fair

Spencer, Iowa — The open class livestock entry deadline is rapidly approaching for the 2023 Clay County Fair powered by SMU, September 9-17. All entries for open-class beef cattle, dairy cattle,…

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