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Make 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…

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Home 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,…

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Picture 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…

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Blue 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…

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Special 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…

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Multiple 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…

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Ryan 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…

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Tracy 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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IAFE 2020 Wrap Up

“The World’s Greatest County Fair” lived up to its billing by winning multiple awards and recognitions at the 2020 International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE) “Virtual Vision” held November…

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Accepting 2021 Queen Applications

Spencer, Iowa – The search is underway for candidates to compete for the title of Clay County Fair Queen. The winner, to be crowned Sunday, May 2, will reign over…

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