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Clay County Fair & Events Center

Name: Clay County Fair & Events Center
Address: 800 West 18th Street, Spencer, IA, 51301, US
Telephone: +17125803000
Price range: $
Rating: 4.6

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Known as "The World's Greatest County Fair" since 1917, the Clay County Fair attracts more than 300,000 guests each September for nine days of entertainment, competition, food, and the largest ag equipment and farm machinery show at any fair in the US. Rooted in Tradition, the Clay County Fair and Events Center is a year-round facility that annually hosts more than 300 events, including its signat

ure event, the Clay County Fair. Known as “The World’s Greatest County Fair” since 1917, the Clay County Fair attracts more than 325,000 guests each September for nine-days of world-class entertainment, competition, food, fun, and the largest farm machinery show at any fair in the United States.

02/07/2025

🎓 Celebrate Your Graduate in Style! 🎉

Planning a graduation party for 2025 or 2026? Secure your spot—booking is open!

Explore our spaces and find the perfect venue for your celebration: https://claycountyfair.com/clay-county-regional-events-center/

02/03/2025

🚀 The 14th Annual Family Fest is right around the corner! Join us on Saturday, March 1, from 9 AM–1 PM at the Clay County Regional Events Center for a FREE day of family fun!

Here's just a glimpse of what’s in store:
🚦 SMU Safety City – Learn about safety in a fun, interactive way!
🏡 Community State Bank Tiny Town – A mini world for little explorers!
🍀 4-H Find Out Day – Discover the fun of 4-H!
🎨 Lots of hands-on activities – Fun for all ages!

Mark your calendars & bring the whole family!
More info: https://claycountyfair.com/familyfest/

01/31/2025

Last chance! Just a few hours left to grab your discounted tickets for Bulls & Brews before prices go up! 🤠

Tickets for Friday, March 7, are $20.00, while tickets for Saturday, March 8, are $25.00. After February 1, tickets will be available at regular prices.

🎟️Online: https://tickets.midwestix.com/events/20356
🎟️Phone: 515-244-2771
🎟️In-person: Events Center Box Office

All tickets, regardless of purchase location, are subject to a $3.00 ticketing fee not included in the advertised price.

01/29/2025

💍 Say 'I Do' at the Clay County Fair & Events Center! 💍

From intimate ceremonies to grand receptions, we have the perfect space to bring your dream wedding to life. 🌟 With versatile venues, friendly staff, and customizable options, your big day will be everything you’ve imagined—and more!

Let’s make your wedding as special as your love story. 💕

Contact us today to book your perfect space!
📧 [email protected]
📞 (712) 580-3000

01/24/2025

Time is ticking—just ONE WEEK left to snag your discounted tickets for Bulls & Brews! 🤠

Tickets for Friday, March 7, are $20.00, while tickets for Saturday, March 8, are $25.00. After February 1, tickets will be available at regular prices.

Purchase them:
🎟️Online: https://tickets.midwestix.com/events/20356
🎟️Phone: 515-244-2771
🎟️In-person: Events Center Box Office
All tickets, regardless of purchase location, are subject to a $3.00 ticketing fee not included in the advertised price.

01/16/2025

Mark your calendars for the 14th Annual Family Fest!

📅 Date: March 1
📍 Location: Events Center
💲 Cost: FREE

Bring the whole family for a day packed with fun, learning, and quality time together! Enjoy hands-on activities, games, and more—perfect for all ages.😆

More information can be found at https://claycountyfair.com/familyfest/

01/14/2025

Only 235 Days until the 2025 Clay County Fair! 🎡🐮

Get ready for 9 days of fun, food, and excitement!

Mark your calendars for September 6-14, 2025—it’s going to be epic!😎

01/10/2025

Don’t wait—get your discounted tickets for Bulls & Brews before February 1! 🤠🍻

Tickets for Friday, March 7, are $20.00, while tickets for Saturday, March 8, are $25.00. All tickets include craft beer sampling and admission to the bull riding event.

Purchase them:
🎟️Online: https://tickets.midwestix.com/events/20356
🎟️Phone: 515-244-2771
🎟️In-person: Events Center Box Office
All tickets, regardless of purchase location, are subject to a $3.00 ticketing fee not included in the advertised price.

01/03/2025

🎉 New Year, New Memories! 🎉

From breathtaking weddings to adrenaline-pumping dirt races – your big moments start right here at the Clay County Fair & Events Center!

✨ 2025 is the perfect time to plan your next unforgettable event. Whether it's a celebration, competition, or gathering, our venues are ready to bring your vision to life year-round.

📞 Ready to book? Contact us today to secure your date!

12/31/2024

🎉 Happy New Year! 🎉

As we welcome 2025, we want to wish everyone a joy-filled year! Thank you for your support, and we look forward to a fantastic year together!✨

Our offices will reopen on January 2, 2025.

12/25/2024

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from our Board of Directors and Staff!🎄⛄

Our offices are closed for the holidays and will reopen on January 2, 2025.

12/23/2024

The Clay County Fair & Events Center offices will close at Noon on December 24 and reopen on January 2, 2025. Wishing you a joyful holiday season—we’ll see you in the new year! ✨

12/20/2024

🎁🎅 Last-Minute Gift Idea Alert! 🎅🎁

Bulls & Brews is back at the Clay County Regional Events Center on Friday, March 7, and Saturday, March 8!

Presale tickets for Bulls & Brews are available at discounted rates through Saturday, February 1. Tickets for Friday, March 7, are $20.00, while tickets for Saturday, March 8, are $25.00. All tickets include craft beer sampling and admission to the bull riding event.

Purchase them:
🎟️Online: https://tickets.midwestix.com/events/20356
🎟️Phone: 515-244-2771
🎟️In-person: Events Center Box Office
All tickets, regardless of purchase location, are subject to a $3.00 ticketing fee not included in the advertised price.

This Christmas, skip the socks and go big with Bulls & Brews tickets! 🤠🍺

12/13/2024

Throwing it back to those warm, sunny days at the 2024 Clay County Fair! 🎡😎 Who else is ready to trade snow for smiles and sunshine at the fairgrounds?

12/09/2024

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 on Friday, March 7th, and Saturday, March 8th, with Bulls & Brews.🤠🍻

Presale tickets for the event are available at discounted rates through Saturday, February 1. Tickets for Friday, March 7, are $20.00, while tickets for Saturday, March 8, are $25.00. After February 1, tickets will be available at regular prices. All tickets include craft beer sampling and admission to the bull riding event.

Purchase them:
🎟️Online: https://tickets.midwestix.com/events/20356
🎟️Phone: 515-244-2771
🎟️In-person: Events Center Box Office
All tickets, regardless of purchase location, are subject to a ticketing fee not included in the advertised price.

12/03/2024

It's Giving Tuesday, and we want to take a moment to thank YOU for your incredible support of the Clay County Fair!🎡 Since 1993, the Clay County Fair Charitable Trust, a 501(c)3 non-profit, has worked to ensure a blue-ribbon future for "The World's Greatest County Fair."

On this special day, we invite you to make a meaningful gift to continue our mission—whether through the Pen by Pen Campaign, Memory Wall Campaign, Have a Seat Campaign, or general support. Your generosity helps us create lasting memories for years to come.❤

Thank you for supporting the future of the fair. To donate and learn more, visit https://claycountyfair.com/about/charitable-trust/

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving from the Clay County Fair & Events Center! 🍁🦃 Wishing you all a day filled with love, laughter, and plenty of pie!🥧

Please note that our offices will be closed on November 28 and 29 so our staff can spend time with their families and friends. See you in December!

11/27/2024

LAST CALL! 🚨

Don’t miss your chance to help lead and shape the future of the Clay County Fair! Applications for the Board of Directors are due December 1, 2024 – just a few days away!

Eligible candidates must have been a Clay County Fair Association member for at least one year prior to the election. Applications can be found online at https://claycountyfair.com/about/staff-and-board/ and should be emailed to [email protected] for consideration.

Act fast – the deadline to apply is almost here!

Address

800 West 18th Street
Spencer, IA
51301

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+17125803000

Website

http://www.claycountyfair.com/

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Videos

GAME ON! Trace Adkins has taken the SRG CONCERT SERIES Stage 🤩🎙️

Do you like CHICAGO?! Checkout this Chicago Tribute Band - Transit Authority on the Northwest Bank Stage! They play again at 3:00p and 6:00p 🎸🎙️

The Clay County Fair is almost here, and we’re giving away FREE sunglasses!😎 Grab your pair during the 2024 Clay County Fair and be part of the fun!

🎡 Get Ready for the 2024 Clay County Fair! 🎡 You've probably heard the rumors and seen the debris pile north of the fairgrounds, but the Clay County Fair WILL be happening in September. Our staff and board members are working diligently to ensure that the upcoming Clay County Fair will be the best it can be. The fair is a cornerstone of our community that plays an essential role in bringing us all together, which is more important than ever. This September, join us to celebrate Spencer's resilience and the incredible spirit of our community. It will be a time to come together, support each other, and enjoy the fair we all love. We are all Spencer Strong. 💪❤️

Did our last check in with Fairgoers today - today was a little different as we asked them what they will MISS MOST about the Fair 🎡

We checked in with some more fairgoers on day EIGHT of “The World’s Greatest County Fair”! Let’s see what they say is their favorite part of the fair 🎡

We checked in with some KIDDOS at the fair today - they had some great answers for what they’re favorite part of the fair is. Give it a listen! 🎡

We checked in with a few more FAIR-GOERS to see what their favorite part of the fair was, one might say food took over 😋😉 But, check it out for yourself! 🎡

DAY FIVE check in - 4-H members and younger Fairgoers today! Check and see what they had to say what their favorite part of the Fair is 🎡

Our check-in today consisted of Veterans, seeing when and where they served and what their favorite part of the Fair is! 🎡🇺🇸

The Roosters are AWAKE and ready for Veteran’s Day, are you?!

We checked in with some FIRST TIMERS from Colorado at the Fair today! Checkout what their favorite things to do were 🐴🫧

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Rooted in Tradition, the Clay County Fair and Events Center is a year-round facility that annually hosts more than 300 events, including its signature event, the Clay County Fair. Known as “The World’s Greatest County Fair” since 1917, the Clay County Fair attracts more than 325,000 guests each September for nine-days of world-class entertainment, competition, food, fun, and the largest farm machinery show at any fair in the United States.