Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties

2022 Clay Co. Fair sets multiple records

Increased youth involvement, record fairgoer spending, added exhibitor participation, large crowds and great weather propelled the 2022 Clay County Fair powered by SMU to new heights this month.

"When you mix great weather, strong programming, and increased participation together, records will be broken and attendance will increase like it did this year," said fair CEO/Manager Jeremy Parsons in a news release. "I am grateful and thankful that our 325,585 fairgoers were able to enjoy nine beautiful and safe days."

Parsons continued that since the return of the fair after the COVID-19 hiatus in...