Concrete Statue Contest

If you are like me right now, you find yourself day dreaming of the warm sun, cool lemonades and the 2018 Iowa State Fair! Have you ever participated in a contest at the State Fair? If you are thinking about earning yourself a blue ribbon, consider participaing in the Concrete Statue painting contest.

Individuals, clubs and companies are welcomed to participate. Simply complete the application with your proposed design by Monday, April 2. Judges will select applicants to pick-up the statue, paint it, and return the statue to the Fairgrounds. After the Fair, the statue is yours to keep!

The Blue Ribbon Foundation has painted a statue for the last three years and as a fundraiser -  they have each been auctioned off at Woodcarver’s Auction, held on the last Sunday of the Fair. Have you ever attended the Woodcarver's Auction? Mark your calendar for Sunday, August 19 at 3:30 pm in the John and Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn’s Penningroth Media Center. Proceeds from this auction benefit the Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation, whose mission is to preserve and restore the Fairgrounds for years to come.

This is your opportunity to get creative and show your love for the great Iowa State Fair! As I wrap up another week of staying busy on the job, I can’t wait for the rest of the interns to join me on this journey as Iowa State Fair is quickly approaching. It is about 3 weeks until finals, and I have a lot of studying to do between  now and then. I am more than ready to start working full time at the Blue Ribbon Foundation office. 

-Macy

Check out the Blue Ribbon Foundation's previous concrete statues: