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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: $

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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.

08/27/2026

🚨 TICKET THURSDAY GIVEAWAY! 🚨

Ticket Thursday is back with another exciting chance to win, and this week we're bringing the horsepower and excitement with the Outlaw Truck & Tractor Pull! 🚜💨

We’re giving away TWO grandstand tickets to the Outlaw Truck & Tractor Pull and TWO gate admission tickets to the Clay County Fair on Saturday, September 19! 🎉

👉 Enter here: https://claycountyfair.com/grandstand/

🎉 One winner will be contacted by the Clay County Fair on Monday, August 31, 2026, at 10:00 AM.

08/26/2026

🎉 Five categories. Five wins! 🏆

We’re thrilled to announce that the Clay County Fair & Events Center has been named Best in FIVE categories in Spencer Media Group’s People’s Choice Awards! 🙌

We’re honored to be recognized as:
🌟 Best Attraction
🏁 Best Dirt Race Track
🎡 Best Event Venue
🛒 Best Shopping Experience
💍 Best Wedding Venue

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who voted and continues to support the Clay County Fair & Events Center. We couldn’t do it without you! ❤️

Now come experience the award-winning Clay County Fair for yourself September 12–20! 🎡🎉

08/20/2026

🚨 GIVEAWAY CLOSED 🚨

The Ticket Thursday contest is over, and the winner has been contacted. Thank you to everyone who entered!

🔥 Don’t miss your chance to see All-Star Monster Trucks at the Clay County Fair on Saturday, September 19.

🎟️ Grab your grandstand tickets here: https://tickets.midwestix.com/events/20356

Please note: Monster Truck tickets are valid only for the selected showtime.

08/19/2026

The moments you wait all year for! From first bites to last rides, the fair just hits different.

🍿The food
🎠The rides
🌅The views
🎶The music
🐷The traditions

What's your favorite fair moment?

08/18/2026

Fair Brain cravings are officially here. 🧠🍴

Six new foods. One coveted title. And you get to decide your favorite.

Meet the 2026 finalists for “The World’s Greatest County Fair Food” Contest, and start planning your Fair food tour!

Who gets your vote? 👀

🔗https://claycountyfair.com/fair-food/

08/13/2026

🚨 GIVEAWAY CLOSED 🚨

The Ticket Thursday contest is over, and the winner has been contacted. Thank you to everyone who entered!

🔥 Don’t miss your chance to see Blue Ribbon Showdown at the Clay County Fair on Friday, September 18.

🎟️ Grab your grandstand tickets here: https://tickets.midwestix.com/events/20356

08/11/2026

Sending our best wishes to our 2026 Clay County Fair Queen, Maggie Moser, as she competes at the Iowa State Fair Queen Competition! 👑

We know you'll represent our Fair and community with grace and confidence. Go shine!🎡✨

08/10/2026

Your Fair Brain has been waiting for this. 🧠🎡

Daily schedules for all nine days of the Clay County Fair are officially LIVE! Start planning your must-see shows, favorite activities, and everything in between.

📅 Plan your Fair days now: https://claycountyfair.com/daily-schedules/

08/06/2026

🚨 GIVEAWAY CLOSED 🚨

The Ticket Thursday contest is over, and the winner has been contacted. Thank you to everyone who entered!

🔥 Don’t miss your chance to see Battle of the Blue Ribbon at the Clay County Fair on Thursday, September 17.

🎟️ Grab your grandstand tickets here: https://tickets.midwestix.com/events/20356

08/03/2026

⏰ Today's the day!

The deadline to enter Open Class Livestock at the 2026 Clay County Fair is TONIGHT at 11:59 p.m.

If you've been meaning to submit your entries, don't wait another minute. After tonight, entries move into the late entry period, and a late fee will apply.

Take care of your Fair Brain and get those entries in before midnight! 🧠🎡
https://claycf.fairwire.com/

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/, https://tickets.midwestix.com/events/20356

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