Rags to Riches

May 22, 2019
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As I finish up my second week at the Blue Ribbon Foundation, I am so excited for what lies ahead at the Iowa State Fair in 2019! The Fair is 77 days away and I am sure that many of you have already started dreaming of your Fair favorites. However, you don’t have to wait that long to experience them. In 58 days we have our annual Corndog Kickoff Benefit Auction. This event will be held on July 13th and serves as a great launch into the Fair.

The Corndog Kickoff offers many opportunities to get involved. Participants will be able to sample Fair favorite foods, take home a complimentary photo, enjoy fireworks, and ride on the Sky Glider. If you are interested in supporting the Blue Ribbon Foundation and the future of the Fair, you will have the chance to participate in live and silent auctions, and play various games including Rags to Riches.

Rags to Riches is a 50/50 raffle game that is sponsored by West Bank, and it will be played halfway through the live auction. At the Kickoff, you will have the opportunity to purchase a souvenir bandana, or “rag” for $10 to participate in the game. Participants during the game will hold their “rag” in the air or keep it down at their side. The auctioneer will flip a coin, heads is rags up and tails is rags down. If a contestant chooses correctly, they will remain standing and continue to play. If they are wrong, they’re out! The game will continue until there is one participant standing. The winner will receive half of the amount that was made from bandana sales. What could be better than donating money to the foundation, while also getting to take cash home with you?

I promise, you do not want to miss out on this fun. Are you interested in coming out for a night of fun, food, and competition, but you haven’t bought your tickets yet? No problem! There is still plenty of time to get your tickets. You can go to the Blue Ribbon Foundation website to purchase your tickets. Don’t miss your chance to participate in Rags to Riches. Let the competition begin, and may the luckiest contestant win!!


 

- Maggie Mathiasen