SMG Concert Series Opening Acts Announced

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Spencer, IA (Northwestiowanow.com) — Two unique opening acts have been announced for the SMG Concert Series at the Clay County Fair.

The Davisson Brothers Band from West Virginia will perform ahead of Oliver Anthony opening night of the fair. They describe their genre as “Appalachian Grit meets Southern Rock Fury.”

And Tik Tok star Maggie Baugh – who plays Classical to Country – will open for Home Free Monday September 8th.

Two weeks ago CEO Jason Brockshus announced the Coca-Cola Hospitality tent will be back on the East end of the Grandstand, and now tells us the craft-beer venue has been expanded for the 2025 fair.

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