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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.

09/16/2024

THANK YOU to EVERYONE for making the 2024 Clay County Fair an unforgettable experience! 🌟

We couldn’t have done it without the dedication and hard work of our volunteers, program directors, supervisors, officials, vendors, exhibitors, and, of course, our amazing Fairgoers. You’re the heart and soul of what makes this fair so special each year.

Stay tuned for the 2024 recap with full details on attendance, exhibitors, and all the highlights!

We’ll see you September 6-14, 2025, for even more memories, fun, and celebration at the World’s Greatest County Fair! 🎡✨

09/15/2024

That’s a WRAP on the 2024 Clay County Fair! We hope you saw it and believed it because we sure did 😎🎡

Cannot wait to see you next year for the 2025 Fair and everything we have in store for you! 🤩

09/15/2024

One last refreshment before ending the 2024 Clay County Fair! What are you grabbing before it’s over?! 🍓🎠

09/15/2024

The Fair Queen and Runner Up handing out awards at the 6 Hitch Draft Horse Show!

Congratulations to Maker Farms out of Strawberry Point on their achievement 🏆🐴

09/15/2024

Pulling heavy stuff in the grandstands! Come watch these pullers do what they love! 🚜💨

09/15/2024

Foam Bubble Party anyone?! Its Tons of Fun 🤪🫧

Ton of Foam Bubble Party South of the 4-H Building will happen again at 1:00p, 2:30p and 4:00p!

09/15/2024

The 4-H Goat Show is happening in the Livestock Pavilion! Both county and district showmen and women will be in the ring 🍀🐐

09/15/2024

🚜💥 Rev those engines and feel the power! 💥🚜

The Outlaw Truck & Tractor Pull is hitting the Grandstand today at 1PM! Don’t miss your chance to experience the heart-pounding action on the final day of the Clay County Fair.

Grab your seats and join us for an afternoon of excitement!

09/15/2024

Have you seen the comedic act on Northwest Bank Stage? Tim Harmston will be sure to make you and other fairgoers laugh today 😂🎙️

Check him out at 10:30a, 1:30p and 4:30p!

09/15/2024

Last chance for breakfast on the grounds during the 2024 Clay County Fair! 🥹🍩

Will we see you here today?!

09/15/2024

🚨 Daily Guides are LIVE for Sunday, September 15! 🚨

Grab your schedule and fairground map at any information booth on the grounds or download it from our website. Plan your perfect day at the Clay County Fair!

🔗Download your daily guide here: https://claycountyfair.com/daily-schedules/

09/15/2024

🎉 It’s the FINAL DAY of the Clay County Fair! 🎉
Let’s make the most of Day Nine with one last round of fun, food, and excitement! 🍔🎡

The Midway opens at 10 AM, our free stages are packed with great acts all day long, and there are plenty of livestock shows to take in across the fairgrounds! 🎤🐄

From mouthwatering fair food to exciting activities, there's something for everyone. Don’t miss your chance to soak up the fun—see you at the fairgrounds!

09/15/2024

That’s a wrap on day EIGHT! 🤩

You still have time to check out all the fun things at the Fair TOMORROW. Join us for day NINE, the final day of the 2024 Fair.

Be here - so you can see it to believe it! 😎🎡

09/15/2024

Rocking with She’s With Us under the Coke Refreshment Tent for the After Party! 🎙️🎵🎉

09/15/2024

Third Eye Blind takes the stage for the FINAL SRG Concert Series of the 2024 Clay County Fair! 🎙️🎸🎵

09/15/2024

Congrats to our Overall Beef Champions 🐮🏆

Bull - Premo - McCartan Cattle Co.
Heifer - AORB - Rylee Johannsen

09/14/2024

Congratulations to our People’s Choice Salsa winner Brent Burns! Taking home both first and second Place.

Also congrats to Eric Forrette with his third place win and Kim Fiedler with her fourth place win!

Fun fact, the Queen’s Choice also happened to be the People’s Choice winners as well 🏆🍅

09/14/2024

🎶 The fun doesn't stop after the concert! Stick around and keep the party going at the Coke Refreshment Tent 🎸🎤 Join us this Saturday for an epic After Party performance that will keep you dancing all night long! Grab a drink, kick back, and celebrate the weekend in style. See you there! 🍻🎉

09/14/2024

🎸 Tonight’s the night! Alternative legends Third Eye Blind, with special guest Judd Hoos, is taking the Grandstand TONIGHT, Saturday, September 14th! 🌟

Don’t miss this unforgettable night of music as part of the SRG Concert Series at the 2024 Clay County Fair powered by SMU. 🎶

Grab your friends and get ready to rock the night away!

09/14/2024

Paul Bunyan Lumberjacks sure know how to put on a show! Have you seen them yet? Did you know they they have a special guest too?! 🪓🌊🐶

Check them out again today at 4:45p or tomorrow at 10:45a, 1:45p and 4:45p!

09/14/2024

Have you laughed today? If not (or if even you have) stop by the Northwest Bank Stage and watch The Fourth Wall a hybrid arts ensemble who will be sure to put a smile on your face 😂🎵

The play again at 3:00p and 6:00p!

09/14/2024

SCIENCE DAY! Do you have what it takes to run a robot? Maybe hop a frog?! 🤖🐸

Look at all the fun things they have in Central Park until 2:00p!

09/14/2024

The Open Class Beef Show - currently on Herefords is happening in the Indoor Arena! Check out those smiles 🤩🐮

09/14/2024

The Draft Horses are getting ready! Stop by the Outdoor Arena at 12:00p to watch them show 🐴

09/14/2024

The Great Plains ZOOMOBILE is here! Check out all the fun animals they brought to share at the Sundholm Center 🐍🦎

Showing until 12:00p!

09/14/2024

What better way than to start the day with some Folk Bluegrass! Uncle Muskrat is a must at the Farmers Bank Stage 🎵🎙️

Check them out today at 10:00a, 1:00p and 4:00p!

09/14/2024

🔬 Join us for Science Saturday at the Clay County Fair! 🧪

📅 Saturday, September 14
✏️Explore the world of STEM with hands-on activities and experiments for fairgoers of all ages, happening in various locations throughout the Fairgrounds! 🧠✨

Sponsored by Iowa Lakes Community College and ISU Extension and Outreach - Clay County

09/14/2024

🚨 Daily Guides are LIVE for Saturday, September 14! 🚨

Grab your schedule and fairground map at any information booth on the grounds or download it from our website. Plan your perfect day at the Clay County Fair!

🔗Download your daily guide here: https://claycountyfair.com/daily-schedules/

09/14/2024

🎉 Welcome to DAY EIGHT at the Clay County Fair! 🎉

Today, we’re excited to bring you Science Saturday, sponsored by Iowa Lakes Community College and ISU Extension and Outreach Clay County! 🔬🧪

The Midway opens at 10 AM—so get ready for a full day of thrills and fun! 🎡

And, of course, there's plenty of delicious food, entertainment, and exciting activities waiting for you all around the fairgrounds! 🍔🎶 Don’t miss out on another fantastic day at the fair!

09/14/2024

Day SEVEN of the 2024 Clay County Fair complete! 🎉

Haven’t made it out yet? There's still time! Join us tomorrow for more food, fun and shows! 🎟️🍔🎶

With so much still to see and do, you won’t want to miss it! We can't wait to see you at the fair! 🤩

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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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 🐴🫧

We checked in with a few Fairgoers today, take a listen and see what their favorite part of the day was! 🎡

See you Friday night for a great night of laughs and desserts! https://tickets.midwestix.com/event/valentine-comedy

Hop on the Peterson Royal Lions Club Shuttle and see the Fair!

2022 Veterans Day Parade

Plan your Fair visit minute-by-minute! The Daily Guides are NOW AVAILABLE! Find them at https://claycountyfair.com/daily-schedules/

Don't miss out on a chance to see a 15-time GRAMMY winner at the Clay County Fair! Tickets available at https://tickets.midwestix.com/event/cece-winans-ccf2022

Can you guess what today is? It's TICKET TUESDAY!! To celebrate less than 40 days until the Fair, we’re giving away TWO VIP wristbands (good for rides all nine days of the Fair) so you can enjoy the thrills of Goldstar Amusements at the 2022 Clay County Fair powered by SMU, September 10-18. To enter, comment below with what your favorite memory is at the Fair. One winner will be chosen and notified by 10:00am this Thursday. The Clay County Fair will NOT ask for your billing or registration information in order to provide the winner with tickets. The winner will be contacted by Facebook direct message by 9 a.m. Thursday, August 4 and will have 24 hours to respond. This giveaway is not sponsored or affiliated with Facebook (Meta). To purchase tickets go to: https://tickets.midwestix.com/event/carnival-wristbands-ccf22

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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.