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Applications now being accepted for 2024 Clay County Fair Queen Contest

Spencer, Iowa – The search is underway for candidates to compete for the title of the 2024 Clay County Fair Queen. The winner, to be crowned Sunday, April 28, will reign…

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Trace Adkins with special guest Eli Alger and the Faster Horses to take the stage at the 2024 Clay County Fair

Spencer, Iowa — The Clay County Fair powered by SMU announces Trace Adkins with special guest Eli Alger and the Faster Horses as part of the SRG Concert Series at…

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Clay County Fair Announces Two Grandstand Acts for the 2024 Fair

Clay County Fair Announces Two Grandstand Acts for the 2024 Fair   Spencer, Iowa — The Clay County Fair announces two nights of Grandstand events as part of the SRG…

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13th Annual Family Fest to include STEM Activities, Exhibitors, and so much more!

Spencer, Iowa — The Clay County Fair & Events Center and Positively Spencer Youth will host the 13th Annual Family Fest at the Clay County Regional Events Center on Saturday,…

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Inaugural Bulls & Brews Coming To Spencer, Iowa

Spencer, Iowa — The Clay County Fair & Events Center and Raise ‘em Rank are excited to announce the return of bull riding to the Clay County Regional Events Center…

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2024 Clay County Fair Advance Gate Tickets Are On Sale Now

Spencer, Iowa — Advance gate tickets for the 2024 Clay County Fair, powered by SMU, are on sale now, just in time for the holidays.  They make the perfect last…

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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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