Save the date: The Clay County Fair is returning in 2026
Clay County is getting ready to celebrate a major milestone, the 40th anniversary of its beloved county fair.
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The fair organizers announced Wednesday that the event will return April 2–12, 2026, and they're promising a party like no other.
The fair first opened back in 1986, starting with a small event focused on livestock.
Over the years, it's grown into a major tradition, bringing families from all over Northeast Florida.
Read: Clay County Schools faces $10M budget hole ahead of new school year
Fair organizers say they're planning something special for the big 4-0, though details haven't been released yet.
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