SPENCER, Iowa — The Northwest Bank Stage will bring nine days of quality entertainment to the Clay County Fair Sept. 9-17, just a portion of the $180,000 in free entertainment that will be offered to fairgoers as part of the Fair’s Centennial Celebration.
“Our free entertainment stages have always been popular spots for our fairgoers because of the incredible options that are provided,” said Fair Manager Jeremy Parsons. “This year’s Northwest Bank Stage line-up will definitely continue that tradition.”
Beatle “mania” will again hit the Fair Sept. 9-11 with The Britins (Beatles tribute act). One of the Fair’s most requested groups returns to take fairgoers on a trip back to the ’60s with the sights and sounds recreated with authentic Beatles gear and costumes.
Joining the Britins, Tommy Ryman (comedian) will also perform Sept. 9-11. Ryman earned the title of semifinalist on NBC’s television show “Last Comic Standing.”
The Holy Rocka Rollaz (50’s rock) and Divas Through the Decades (variety) will entertain fairgoers with rock ‘n’ roll hits from the 40’s through today Sept. 12-14. These acts will keep visitors rocking to hits from Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, and Johnny Cash to Tina Turner, Diana Ross and the Supremes, Celine Dion, Aretha Franklin, and many more.
Have you ever met a talking dog, a real talking dog? Get ready to meet the funniest character on four legs Sept. 15-17. Todd Oliver and Friends (ventriloquist) is a show enjoyed by audiences of all ages and backgrounds. Audience participation and personalizing each show is a part of Oliver’s proven successful formula.
Joining Todd Oliver and Friends in closing out the 2017 Centennial Fair Sept. 15-17 will be Country Roads, a tribute show to one of America’s best-loved performers, John Denver. Backed by a fantastic six-piece band, the music of John Denver is sure to bring a smile to audiences of all ages. Some of the featured tunes include “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” “Rocky Mountain High,” “Leaving on a Jet Plane,” and “Thank God I’m a Country Boy.”
“Come Home” September 9-17, 2017 to Spencer, Iowa for our Centennial Celebration! “The World’s Greatest County Fair” since 1917, the Clay County Fair attracts more than 300,000 guests each September. “Come Home” for unique experiences including world-class Grandstand entertainment, award-winning fair food, daily livestock and horse shows, more than $150,000 in free entertainment, thousands of competitive exhibits, the thrilling GoldStar Amusements Midway, hundreds of commercial vendors, and the largest farm machinery display at any fair in the United States. Visit claycountyfair.com to plan your visit.
— Clay County Fair
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