(Spencer)– The Clay County Fair is getting some international recognition after a strong showing in competition at the 121st Annual International Association of Fairs and Expositions last week in Las Vegas. The event allows member fairs to enter competitions based on competitive exhibits, agricultural education and communications. The entries are evaluated and judged by teams of industry leaders.
Clay County Fair Secretary/General Manager Jeremy Parsons tells KUOO news more than 3,000 member fairs competed in the event…Click here for sound bite
Parsons says the Clay County Fair had impressive showings in several categories…Click here for sound bite
In addition to its 1st place finish in the General Display Photo category which featured a photo of the fairss antique tractor display, the Clay County Fair was second in the “Overall Agricultural Program for Non-Ag Fairgoing Public”, finishing behind the Georgia National Fair.
The Clay County Fair placed second in the “Agricultural Photo Series” category for a series of photos by Fair Photographer Judy Hemphill featuring a youth exhibitor showing baby doll sheep. It finished behind an entry from the Greater Jacksonville, Florida Agricultural Fair.
And the Clay County Fair finished 3rd in the “Fair/Sponsor Exhibit Program” for it’s entry of the milking cow sponsored by MaxYield in Grandpa’s Barn. It finished behind entries from the Nebraska State Fair and the Kansas State Fair.
Parsons says the strong showing among other international events means the Clay County Fair is, indeed, living up to its slogan “the world’s greatest county fair”…Click here for sound bite
Parsons adds the recognition undoubtedly will help the Clay County Fair ratchet up its marketing on the international level.
