Clay County Fair officials are hoping that fair-goers "Can't Get Enough" of the Clay County Fair this year when the gates swing open Sept. 10 for a nine-day run to Sept. 18.

Each year, the fair has a list of "new" projects, ideas and shows to implement at the fair and this year will be no different, according to fair manager Phil Hurst.

Sept. 10 - Ag Adventure Day

7 a.m. Gates open for the 94th Clay County Fair

SPENCER, Iowa - The Clay County Fair's Creative Living Textiles, Arts and Crafts Department is excited to announce the addition of a new quilting category of Machine Quilting: Fair Theme: "Can't Get Enough."

The category is sponsored by At the of Heart Quilting, a sewing machine and equipment seller specializing in Gammill machines.

When Ellen Sorenson started as superintendent of the Textile, Crafts and Arts Department at the Clay County Fair 18 years ago, she didn't have a clue what the job entailed.

But since that time, she has found that this volunteer position is "quite a job."

Besides serving as the 2011 Clay County Fair Queen, Cassie Galm of Spencer, Iowa, truly believes that introducing country star Alan Jackson on stage at the fair Sept. 18 would be a huge highlight in her life.

And Clay County Fair Queen Runner-Up Kalei Roskens firmly believes that it would be "so cool to introduce him" also. Only time will tell if these two will get that opportunity.

Throughout his 13-year tenure as Clay County Fair secretary/manager, Phil Hurst's greatest thrill has been to sit back and watch people enjoy the fair.

But on Oct. 31, Hurst will no longer have to worry if the weather will cooperate during the fair, about the status of improvement projects on the fairgrounds or about ticket sales as he will officially join the ranks of the retired.

When 17-year-old Raymie Foerster relocated from Pennsylvania to Spencer, Iowa, nine years ago because of his father's job, he brought more than just his personal belongings.

Included in the moving truck were two breeding does that have turned into a herd of 50 goats on his family's farm near Ruthven, Iowa.

SPENCER, Iowa - The Clay County Fair Grandstand will feature the high energy performances of rising country music superstar, Dierks Bentley, and his special guest, Frankie Ballard, Sept. 11 at 7:30 p.m.

Bentley's previous five albums have sold more than 5 million copies, earned 10 Grammy nominations, and included seven No. 1 hits including: "What Was I Thinkin'," "Come A Little Closer," "Settle For A Slowdown," "Every Mile A Memory," "Free and Easy (Down The Road I Go)," "Feel That Fire," "Sideways," plus 12 Top 10 hits.

SPENCER, Iowa - Sixth grade through high school students are invited to showcase their vocal talents Sept. 16 for a chance to sing the national anthem at the Big Time Rush performance Sept. 17 at the 2011 Clay County Fair.

National anthem registration and tryouts are set for Sept. 16 at 1 p.m. in the 4-H Auditorium with the winner announced at 3 p.m. The anthem must be sung acappella and is open to soloists and small group ensembles. Anyone in grades six through 12 is encouraged to call Kaye Price at (712) 262-5935 or (712) 339-1102 for more information.