Clay County Fair Association

We would like to Thank all of the 2012 Livestock Buyers for a successful auction!!! Please check out the link for a complete list of our buyers.

2012 Livestock Buyers

The 2012 Clay County Agricultural Fair attendance was down compared to 2011 record performance but was still a very successful event according to Pete Sutton, Fair Manager. The total attendance was 98,138. The lower numbers were due to the wash-out on the first Saturday of the fair. Last year the first Saturday was the largest day in the fair’s history, almost 23,000. This year attendance for that Saturday was just over 5,000. The fair closed temporarily twice during the day due to rain and lighting and finally closed for the day at 9:00 PM, due to the weather conditions. The fair did set three new daily records on Sunday, Wednesday, and the second Thursday. The fair enjoyed good weather for the remainder of the event even though some stormy weather was in the surrounding area. “I honestly believe we would have set another record if not for the first Saturday weather problems” said Sutton.

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Thank You for another great fair; looking forward to seeing you again next year.

Today, April 7^th is the last day of the 2012 Clay County Agricultural Fair. Gates open at 10:00 AM and the midway opens at 11:00 AM. The weather forecast looks to be a great Fair Day! Midway armbands will be sold at $20 each until 8:00 PM, good to the midnight closing. In addition, the concert will feature the legendary Oak Ridge Boys starting at 8:00 PM in the Cattlemen’s Arena.

This year has been well attended except for the first Saturday when weather conditions hampered attendance and forced an early closing.

Come join us as we celebrate our final version of Cowbells and Carousels

Thursday April 5^th was Fair Day at the fair. It was a great day and the weather was super. The fair set a new Thursday sales record with 12,450 guests. School was out in Clay County for “Fair Day” and the kids came early and enjoyed the specially priced armbands to celebrate the special day. Special thanks to the Clay County School Board for their continued support of the fair.

The Clay County Agricultural Fair, in partnership with Waste Management, is using a new solar powered trash compactor.  It captures the sunlight through 2 – 220 watt, 24 volt solar panels located on top of the unit.  In the absence of sunlight, it can run off 2 – 12 volt batteries. The chute will hold five bags of trash that can be compacted in 39 seconds.  Power cost to operate this unit is zero.

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Due to overwhelming response for the Colt Ford Concert we have added a limited number of additional reserved seats. These are available online and at the Main Ticket gate until SOLD OUT. They will be $10.00 each. FREE stadium seating will be available on a first come first serve basis. Due to the popularity of this event, please come early and enjoy the fair. We suggest to avoid traffic delays, you plan to arrive at 4:00 PM. Thank you!!!!

The Clay County Agricultural Fair opened today at noon with fair-tastic weather. The opening ceremony was attended by many local elected officials, dignitaries, and guests. The official ribbon cutting was conducted by Fair Association Chairman Johnny Mack Smith and Channel 4’s Richard Nunn. Channel 4 is the daily sponsor for Dollar Day. Crowds have been steady all afternoon enjoying the fair-tastic weather and the opening day prices.

Today is the last day to purchase advance fair tickets at the discounted prices. Individual tickets are available through the close of business today at the following Clay County locations:

Town of Penney Farms

Green Cove Springs City Hall

Keystone Heights City Hall

Town of Orange Park

Clay Electric Offices @ Orange Park and Keystone Heights

Package sales are available @ www.claycountyfair.org until midnight today and the Fair Association office until 6:00 PM

Winn Dixie, a Major Fair Sponsor this year is offering 25 cents per gallon off with their Fuel Perks program. Here’s how it works, take your fair admission ticket stub to your local WD and purchase $50 order, and show your stub with your WD Rewards card and get their discount. That’s easy. Thanks Winn-Dixie for your support of the Clay County Agricultural Fair.