A letter from Clay County Fair & Events CEO/Manager Jeremy Parsons on how to get ticket refunds for Foreigner’s canceled show: Dear Foreigner Ticket Buyer: Saturday, Sept. 7 was a rare event at the Clay County Fair – a Grandstand concert cancellation. Due to muddy track conditions that affected stage placement and issues with the...
One must-see highlight of this year’s Clay County Fair is the 9/11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit, which is open daily from 12-6 p.m. The museum, a 53-foot tractor-trailer that expands into a 1,000-square-foot exhibit, educates visitors about the events that occurred on September 11, 2001. It’s a moving tribute to those who lost their lives...
Ivan España still gets a thrill from the high-flying, speed-seeking stunts he and his family put on as part of their act, Moto Maniacs – except the source of those thrills may not be what you’d expect. “There’s the thrill of being in a place,” he said Tuesday following a performance at the Clay County...
Fairgoers can find plenty of hands-on fun at the Sundholm Log Cabin and Grandpa’s Barn at the Clay County Fair. The Sundholm Log Cabin offers fun, educational opportunities to fair visitors, including live animals and hands-on activities. “When they come into the cabin, it’ll be all hands-on displays,” said Clay County Conservation Board Naturalist Brianne...
Arts on Grand’s Art Barn has always been a draw for creatives and supporters of the arts at the Clay County Fair. This year, the Art Barn has added a new feature called “Plein Air at the Fair,” a painting festival at various fairground locations throughout the duration of this year’s event. Different artists picks...
An evening of bull riding, as well as many other equine events and Muttin’ Bustin’, will be the featured attractions at the Outdoor Arena during the 2019 Clay County Fair, September 7-15. “The Outdoor Arena will be filled with entertainment for the entire family all day and into the evenings,” said Fair Manager Jeremy Parsons....
Thirty-two different sponsored items for blue ribbon winners and cash prizes are just some of the things waiting for you and your kitchen creations to win in the Oven Products Department at the 2019 Clay County Fair, Sept. 7-15. Besides classic categories like chocolate chip cookies, pies, and other baked goods, there are several other...
Fairgoers to the 2019 Clay County Fair will have 32 new foods to enjoy during their visit September 7-15, including five that have been named as finalists for the fourth edition of the “The World’s Greatest County Fair Food” Contest. “In our visitor surveys, fairgoers tell us one of the top reasons they attend the...
Local artists are invited to participate in an exciting event this year on the Clay County Fairgrounds during the World’s Greatest County Fair. Spencer’s Arts on Grand is hosting its first “Plein Air at the Fair” painting festival at various locations throughout the fair. They are currently seeking artists interested in participating in this unique...
No matter who you are, there is something for everyone at the 2019 Clay County Fair, September 7-15. “While every day at the Fair is full of fun activities, there are some activities that only happen once on a special day,” said Fair Manager Jeremy Parsons. Veterans Appreciation Day Monday, September 9, is Veteran’s Appreciation Day sponsored...