News Releases
Complete 2023 Fair Grandstand line-up announced
Spencer, Iowa — The Clay County Fair announces eight nights of Grandstand events – including five shows that are part of the SRG Concert Series – for the 2023 Clay County…
Clay County Fair & Events Center helps local non-profits raise more than $600,000 in 2022
Spencer, Iowa — The Clay County Fair Association, a private 501(c)5 organization, completed a successful 2022 by making a significant impact on the local economy, educating thousands of youth, and providing…
Clay County Fair & Events Center receives international recognition
Spencer, Iowa — “The World’s Greatest County Fair” lived up to its billing by winning ten awards – including a coveted “Best of Division” Award – during the International Association of…
2022 Fair sets multiple records
Spencer, Iowa — Increased youth involvement, record fairgoer spending, added exhibitor participation, large crowds, and great weather propelled the 2022 Clay County Fair powered by SMU to new heights, September 10-18. “When…
Fair announces safety and security changes
Spencer, Iowa – Keeping their safety and security in mind, fairgoers can expect several changes at the 2022 Clay County Fair powered by SMU, September 10-18. “For more than 100 years,…
Twenty-eight new foods will entice stomachs at 2022 Fair
Spencer, Iowa — Fairgoers to the 2022 Clay County Fair powered by SMU will have 28 new foods to enjoy during their visit September 10-18, including five that have been named as finalists…
The 2022 Fair continues its mission of Ag Education
Spencer, Iowa – Fairgoers can expect lots of opportunities to learn more about one of Iowa’s largest industries – agriculture – at the 2022 Clay County Fair powered by SMU, Sept.…
New Vendors join to celebrate the Fair
Spencer, Iowa – There will be 66 new vendors joining the hundreds of returning favorite commercial exhibits and concessions at the 2022 Clay County Fair powered by SMU, September 10-18.…
Celebrate and learn Hispanic and Native American cultures at the Fair
Spencer, Iowa – Hispanic and Native American cultures will be celebrated with their own special festivals in Central Park during the 2022 Clay County Fair powered by SMU. “One of the…
Livestock entry deadline approaching quickly for 2022 Fair
Spencer, Iowa — The open class livestock entry deadline is rapidly approaching for the 2022 Clay County Fair powered by SMU, September 10-18. All entries for open class beef cattle, dairy…