Clay County Fair to celebrate community's resiliency

Area residents will be able to take a much-needed breather over the next week thanks to The World's Greatest County Fair.

The Clay County Fair begins Saturday and runs through Sept. 15. In the wake of this year's devastating floods that slammed Spencer and the surrounding area, Fair Manager Jerome Hertel believed everything is a little more important in 2024.

"This year, the Clay County Fair is more than just an event; it's a celebration of the resilience and community spirit that define Spencer," he said. "It will be a time for everyone to come together and support each other."

While the fair...