News Releases
Monster Trucks, Outlaw Pulling, and Figure 8 Races take over September 19–20
Spencer, Iowa — The second weekend of the 2026 Clay County Fair, powered by SMU, September 12th–20th, is bringing a full lineup of dirt-flying action to the Grandstand, from September…
Clay County Fair & Events Center Announces Flagfest: Spurs & Speed Weekend
Spencer, Iowa — The Clay County Fair & Events Center is expanding its summer activities with the debut of Flagfest: Spurs & Speed Weekend, a brand-new two-day event set for…
Clay County Fair Queen Applications Open Through April 20
Spencer, Iowa – The Clay County Fair is reminding eligible young women that applications for the 2026 Clay County Fair Queen Pageant are open, with a deadline of April 20,…
Clay County Fair Speedway Favorites Return to the Grandstand in 2026
Spencer, Iowa — Two fan-favorite dirt track events are set to return to the Grandstand at the 2026 Clay County Fair powered by SMU, taking place September 12th–20th. Kicking off…
Who Will Be the Next Clay County Fair Queen?
Spencer, Iowa – The search is underway for the next Clay County Fair Queen, with applications now being accepted for the 2026 Queen Pageant. The winner, who will be crowned…
Know Before You Go: Bulls & Brews
Spencer, Iowa – The Clay County Fair & Events Center is excited to welcome attendees to Bulls & Brews on March 13 and 14. Doors will open at 5:00 p.m.…
Farm to Fork FUNdraiser Returns May 1
Spencer, Iowa — For more than 100 years, the Clay County Fair has been a place where families gather, traditions are passed down, and memories are made. On Friday, May…
Land Sale to Support Spencer Flood Recovery
Spencer, Iowa — The Clay County Fair Association, the Spencer Economic Development Corporation (SEDC), and the City of Spencer have partnered on a land transaction intended to support disaster housing…
Clay County Fair Association Celebrates Volunteer Milestones, Elects Leadership at Annual Meeting
Spencer, Iowa — More than 250 members of the Clay County Fair Association gathered Tuesday evening, February 24, 2026, to celebrate another successful year of “The World’s Greatest County Fair”…
Clay County Fair Association Shares State of the Fair & Events Center Ahead of Annual Meeting
SPENCER, Iowa — As the Clay County Fair Association prepares to hold its Annual Meeting on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, the organization is sharing a comprehensive look at the State…