Blue Ribbon Showdown

Fri. Sep 18, 2026 at 7:00pm CDT
All Ages
166 days away
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166 days away
All Ages
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The Blue Ribbon Showdown is a staple of Fair racing, featuring a packed lineup of classes and nonstop competition. With Modifieds, Stock Cars, SportMods, Hobby Stocks, Sport Compacts, and Tri-State Late Models all taking to the track, fans can expect continuous action and plenty of side-by-side racing. It’s a high-energy night that showcases the depth of talent and tradition at the Clay County Fair Speedway.


Tickets will go on sale Friday, March 27th, at 10:00 am. Tickets will be available online at www.midwestix.com, by phone at 515-244-2771, or in person at the Events Center Box Office. All tickets, regardless of purchase location, are also subject to a $3.00 ticketing fee, which is not included in the advertised price.


About the Grandstand Bag checks are conducted at all Grandstand events. The following items will be prohibited: weapons/firearms, alcoholic beverages not provided by the Fair & Events Center, air horns/whistles or other noisemakers, helium-filled balloons, glitter/confetti, glass bottles, fireworks, and illegal substances.


About the Clay County Fair & Events Center – Rooted in Tradition, the Clay County Fair and Events Center is a year-round facility that hosts more than 300 events annually, including its signature event, the Clay County Fair, powered by SMU. Known as “The World’s Greatest County Fair” since 1917, the Fair attracts more than 300,000 guests each September for nine days of world-class entertainment, competition, food, fun, and the largest farm machinery show at any fair in the United States. For more information, visit claycountyfair.com.

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Reserve Tickets
GA Adult (13+) $22.00 + $3.00 Service Fee $25.00
GA Child-(12 & under) $10.00 + $3.00 Service Fee $13.00
Venue Details
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Clay County Fair Grandstand 800 W 18th St
Spencer, IA 51301