Clay County Fair 2026 - Spencer, Iowa

The World’s Greatest County Fair

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On-Site Signage

Physical brand visibility through signage at the event.

Activation Space

Physical space provided for branded installations or booths.

Digital Exposure

Brand is featured across digital platforms (social, email, web).

Product Sampling

Opportunity to distribute product or samples to attendees.

Tier Preview

Grand Champion. Sponsor

Purple Ribbon Sponsor

+3 more tiers

The Clay County Fair—self-dubbed “The World’s Greatest County Fair”—is a nine-day Iowa institution drawing nearly 300,000 attendees annually. Held in Spencer, Iowa, the fair offers unmatched regional visibility and authentic Midwest engagement for brands seeking to connect with families, agriculture enthusiasts, and rural consumers at scale.

It features over 10,000 competition entries, 790 4-H and FFA exhibitors, 450+ vendors, 246 free entertainment shows, and a record-setting $3.3 million spent on food and carnival rides in 2024 alone. The grandstand lineup draws over 15,000 attendees, and a deep bench of sponsors activate across grounds, buildings, rides, and themed days—ranging from Kids Day to Senior Day.

This is more than a fair—it’s a multi-generational ritual and community showcase. Sponsors benefit from integrated on-site, digital, and earned media exposure. With 250 admission tickets, parking, signage, newsletter, and social media exposure included at top tiers, this fair delivers a turnkey entry into the rural heartland economy.