News Releases
Farm to Fork FUNdraiser
Spencer, Iowa — A four-course meal prepared with locally sourced ingredients, musical entertainment by Fair favorites The Britins, auctions, and a 50/50 raffle will highlight a brand-new fundraising event for the…
Seven girls to contend for title of 2022 Clay County Fair Queen
Spencer, Iowa – Seven young ladies will compete for the title of Clay County Fair Queen on Sunday, May 1 at the Clay County Regional Events Center. Contestants include Rebekah…
Complete 2022 Fair Grandstand line-up announced
Spencer, Iowa — The Clay County Fair announces all nine nights of Grandstand events – including the six shows that are part of SRG Concert Series – for the 2022…
Fair & Events Center announces ARTRAGEOUS!
Spencer, Iowa —The Clay County Fair & Events Center announces that Artrageous, presented by Northwest Bank, Spencer Community Schools Foundation and Holiday Inn Express, will be arriving at the Clay…
Clay County Fair & Events Center receives international recognition
Spencer, Iowa — “The World’s Greatest County Fair” lived up to its billing by winning nine awards during the International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE) 2021 Virtual Awards Show…
Zach Williams to headline Events Center Christmas Show
Spencer, Iowa — The Clay County Fair & Events Center will be a stop on the Zach Williams “I Don’t Want Christmas to End” Tour with special guest Anne Wilson…
Clay County Fair returns in big way
Spencer, Iowa — Following a one-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Clay County Fair powered by SMU returned September 11-19 with sunny skies and smiling fairgoers. “There was much uncertainty…
Recycling Options Allow Fairgoers to Help Reduce Trash
Clay County Fair attendees are being encouraged to help with recycling efforts at the 2021 fair. Once again, plastic bottles and aluminum cans can be placed in blue bins lined…
Clay County Fair Makes Grandstand Change
Spencer, Iowa — The Clay County Fair announces that BlackHawk (rather than Tracy Lawrence) will be joining The Bellamy Brothers as part of the SRG Concert Series in the Sleep…
Thirty-one new foods will entice stomachs at 2021 Fair
Spencer, Iowa — Fairgoers to the 2021 Clay County Fair powered by SMU will have 31 new foods to enjoy during their visit Sept. 11-19, including five that have been named…