Clay County Fair & Events Center

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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.

Day 5 is in the books! See you tomorrow for more fun at the World’s Greatest County Fair! 🎡
09/11/2025

Day 5 is in the books! See you tomorrow for more fun at the World’s Greatest County Fair! 🎡

✨ Look up, fair fans! ✨The Sky Elements Drone Show lights up the night TONIGHT! At 9:00pm, the Grandstand will open for ...
09/11/2025

✨ Look up, fair fans! ✨
The Sky Elements Drone Show lights up the night TONIGHT!

At 9:00pm, the Grandstand will open for everyone who wants the best seat in the house. The show is scheduled for 9:15pm (right after Bulls & Broncs wraps up).

Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind light show in the sky! 🌌✨

🐂🔥 For the first time in years, rodeo action is BACK at the Clay County Fair Grandstand! Bulls & Broncs kicks off Wednes...
09/10/2025

🐂🔥 For the first time in years, rodeo action is BACK at the Clay County Fair Grandstand! Bulls & Broncs kicks off Wednesday, September 10, at 7:00 PM (doors 6:00). Get ready for big rides, bigger thrills, and nonstop adrenaline.

✨ But that’s not all, the night ends sky-high with the Sky Elements Drone Show, lighting up the fairgrounds in a whole new way.

🎟️ Don’t miss this exciting night: https://tickets.midwestix.com/event/bulls-and-broncs-ccf25

🎡 Welcome to Day 5 of the 2025 Clay County Fair, powered by SMU! Here’s your Fair Forecast:🚓🚑 Special Day: Disability Aw...
09/10/2025

🎡 Welcome to Day 5 of the 2025 Clay County Fair, powered by SMU! Here’s your Fair Forecast:

🚓🚑 Special Day: Disability Awareness Day, sponsored by AgriLand, Inc & First Responders Day
🎤 Grandstand: Bulls & Broncs
🎶 Free Stages: Eric E | Richie Lee and the Fabulous 50s | Kris and the Riverbend Dutchmen | Divas Through the Decades
🌤️ Weather: Areas of fog early, then partly cloudy in the afternoon. High near 77°F with a low near 55°F.
✨ Exciting Extra: End your night with the Sky Elements Drone Show following Bulls & Broncs!

Day 4 wrapped. On to tomorrow!🎡🐮
09/10/2025

Day 4 wrapped. On to tomorrow!🎡🐮

For six decades, Dave Potratz has been the steady hand guiding the Clay County Fair Grandstand. 🎶 With a great crew by h...
09/10/2025

For six decades, Dave Potratz has been the steady hand guiding the Clay County Fair Grandstand. 🎶

With a great crew by his side, Dave worked with artists to make every show unforgettable!

As Dave retires, we celebrate his 60 years of dedication and say thank you for making the World’s Greatest County Fair shine.🎡💛

Vendor Spotlight! 🎉Congratulations to our 2025 Clay County Fair Vendor and Concessionaire award winners!To all of our ve...
09/09/2025

Vendor Spotlight! 🎉

Congratulations to our 2025 Clay County Fair Vendor and Concessionaire award winners!

To all of our vendors and concessionaires, thank you for being a part of the fair. We appreciate each and every one of you for bringing fun, flavor, and excitement to our fairgrounds! 💛

Grandstand Lineup Change for Tonight at the Clay County FairDue to unforeseen transportation issues, Sammy Kershaw and C...
09/09/2025

Grandstand Lineup Change for Tonight at the Clay County Fair

Due to unforeseen transportation issues, Sammy Kershaw and Collin Raye will not be performing at tonight’s Roots & Boots Tour. Aaron Tippin will still take the Grandstand stage with a special acoustic set, followed by an exclusive fan meet & greet inside the Grandstand. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the show begins at 7:30 p.m., with Sequoia Newland and the Redwood Revolvers opening the evening.

Fans who purchased tickets for Sammy Kershaw and Collin Raye may request a refund by emailing [email protected] by Friday, October 10, 2025.

For more information, refund details, and Grandstand information, visit: https://claycountyfair.com/2025/09/09/clay-county-fair-announces-grandstand-lineup-change-for-september-9/

🎡 Welcome to Day 4 of the 2025 Clay County Fair, powered by SMU! Here’s your Fair Forecast:🌾 Special Day: FFA Day, spons...
09/09/2025

🎡 Welcome to Day 4 of the 2025 Clay County Fair, powered by SMU! Here’s your Fair Forecast:

🌾 Special Day: FFA Day, sponsored by C&B Operations
🎤 Grandstand: Aaron Tippin with Specia Guest Sequoia Newland
🎶 Free Stages: Eric E | Richie Lee and the Fabulous 50s | Kris and the Riverbend Dutchmen | Divas Through the Decades
🌦️ Weather: A few showers in the morning, then clouds lingering through the afternoon. High near 76°F with a low around 55°F.
🚜 Exciting Extra: Kick off the day with the Antique Tractor Pull in the Grandstand from 9:00am–12:00pm!

Three days down, six more coming up!🎡🍀
09/09/2025

Three days down, six more coming up!🎡🍀

09/08/2025

We hope everyone had a blast at Jeff Dunham’s show last night at the Clay County Fair! A big thank you to all who joined us, you made it an unforgettable evening.

If you missed it, check out this hilarious clip of Jeff and our CEO Jason sharing a funny moment that’s still making us laugh on Day 3 of the fair! 😂 Thanks, Jason, for being such a great sport!

Home Free takes the Clay County Fair Grandstand stage with special guest Maggie Baugh on September 8 at 7:30 PM (doors o...
09/08/2025

Home Free takes the Clay County Fair Grandstand stage with special guest Maggie Baugh on September 8 at 7:30 PM (doors open at 6:30). ✨

Don’t miss this harmony-filled night, part of the SMU Concert Series!

🎟️ Snag your last-minute tickets here: https://tickets.midwestix.com/event/home-free-ccf25

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

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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.