The Iowa State Fair
Blue Ribbon Foundation
P.O. Box 57130
East 30th & University
Des Moines, IA 50317
Phone 515.262.3111 ext. 671
Fax 515.262.1902
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| Expo Hill |
| In recent years, Expo Hill was the home to thrill rides and attractions, but was made into a more "green" area foucsing on renewable energy technologies in 2011. For more information on how your contributions help this project Click Here |
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| Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center |
| The Jacobson Exhibition Center is a beautiful year-round facility and the newest edition to the Iowa State Fairgrounds. For more information on how your contributions help this project Click Here |
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| Elwell Family Food Center |
| The Elwell Family Food Center, formerly known as the the Iowa Tourism Building, was stripped to its core and remodeled in 2009 to increase capacity. For more information on how your contributions help this project Click Here |
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| New Outdoor Arena and Stalling Barn |
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| Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center |
| The Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center was completed shortly before the 2007 Iowa State Fair to teach children and families the importance of animal husbandry in Iowa. For more information on how your contributions help this project Click Here |
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| Richard L. Easter Museum Complex |
| Renovations to the original State Fair Museum and the addition of the new museum complex were made possible by private contributions. For more information on how your contributions help this project Click Here |
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| Susan Knapp Amphitheater |
| The largest free entertainment stage on the Fairgrounds, the Susan Knapp was completed in time for the 2006 Iowa State Fair! For more information on how your contributions help this project Click Here |
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| Swine Barn |
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| Livestock Pavilion |
| The Livestock Pavilion was completed in time for the 2003 Fair and now hosts a variety of livestock events. For more information on how your contributions help this project Click Here |
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| William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building |
| Originally called the Machinery Hall, the William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building was first constructed in 1911 and fully renovated and renamed in 2001.
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| Hy-Vee Fun Forest |
| The Hy-Vee Fun Forest, built in 1999, is a shady place for relaxation and play. For more information on how your contributions help this project Click Here |
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| Anne and Bill Riley Stage |
| The old Plaza Stage was renovated and dedicated to Anne and Bill Riley at the 1997 Iowa State Fair. For more information on how your contributions help this project Click Here |
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| Grandstand |
| The Grandstand was originally built in 1909 and was renovated in 1997. Today there is a special event hosted each night of the Fair. For more information on how your contributions help this project Click Here |
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| Administration Building |
| The Administration Building was updated inside and out in time for the 1998 Iowa State Fair. For more information on how your contributions help this project Click Here |
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| Ye Old Mill |
| The Ye Old Mill was renovated in 1996 after 80 years on the Fairgrounds. For more information on how your contributions help this project Click Here |
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| Pella Plaza |
| Pella Plaza, a beautiful 50,000 square foot park featuring benches, flowers, trees and a water fountain was dedicated in 1996. For more information on how your contributions help this project Click Here |
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| Pioneer Hall |
| After a century on the Farigrounds, Pioneer Hall was renovated and re-opened in 1996. For more information on how your contributions help this project Click Here |
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| Des Moines Register Service Center |
| The Des Moines Register Service Center was the first new building added to the Fairgrounds by the Blue Ribbon Foundation. For more information on how your contributions help this project Click Here |
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| Agriculture Building |
| The Agriculture Building was renovated in 1995. Today, visitors to the building continue to experience one of the broadest displays of Iowa’s agricultural and horticultural history. For more information on how your contributions help this project Click Here |
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| Grandfather's Barn |
| Resting high atop the hill overlooking the Fairgounds, the fully renovated Grandfather’s Barn is one of the few remaining authentic exhibits of Iowa’s early agricultural heritage. For more information on how your contributions help this project Click Here |
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Check back for updates on our current Iowa State Fair renovation and preservation efforts, or call 1-800-450-3732 to find out how you can get involved.
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