2025 Clay County Fair dirt events an ‘exciting mix of new and classic favorites'
SPENCER, Iowa (KCAU) — The Clay County Fair has announced their dirt event line up for 2025, promising an 'exciting mix of new and classic favorites.'
This year's dirt events span from bull riding to sprint and stock car races to monster trucks to the truck and tractor pull, according to a release from the Clay County Fair.
Raise 'Em Rank Rodeo is making its Bulls & Broncs debut at the Clay County Fair Grand Stand on September 10. The event will feature bull riding and bronco busting, the release said.
A day after the rodeo will be the IMCA Blue Ribbon Showdown's return to the Grandstand. The annual race will feature stock cars, sport mods, hobby stocks, and sport compacts.
Coming up after the Blue Ribbon Showdown is the Battle of the Blue Ribbon on September 12. This second night of racing features the American Sprint Car Series and the Tri-State Late Models.
Grammy-nominated Charley Crockett to perform in Orpheum Theatre
On Saturday, September 13, The All Star Monster Trucks will be tearing up the Clay County Fair Grandstand with two different shows. Some fans may also get the opportunity to take a ride in a real monster truck before and after each of the shows.
Also on Saturday will be the QuadStar Quad Warrior Racing Series where riders from all around Iowa will team up against a squad from Nebraska.
Capping out the week full of events is the annual Outlaw Truck & Tractor Pull Series on September 14.
Tickets for all of these events go on sale Friday and can be purchased by phone at 515-244-2771, in person at the Events Center Box Office, or online. You can find more details about the individual events on the Clay County Fair's website.
The Clay County Fair is set to take place from September 6 through 14. More Grandstand performance announcements are yet to come.
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