





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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| New Outdoor Arena and Stalling Barn |
| A new open-air arena and stalling barn slated for the 2008 Iowa State Fair. For more information on how your contributions help this project Click Here |
| Elwell Family Food Center |
| The Elwell Family Food Center, formerly known as the Iowa Tourism Building, will increase space for competitive food judging and displays during the Iowa State Fair. For more information on how your contributions help this project Click Here |
| Agricultural Exhibition Center |
| The Agricultural Exhibition Center is slated to be complete by the 2010 Iowa State Fair. For more information on how your contributions help this project Click Here |
| Richard L. Easter Museum Complex |
| Renovations to the original State Fair Museum, the Polk County Building made possible by private contributions. For more information on how your contributions help this project Click Here |
| Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center |
| New facility to teach children the importance of animal husbandry in Iowa. For more information on how your contributions help this project Click Here |
| Anne and Bill Riley Stage |
| The old Plaza Stage was renovated and dedicated to Bill Riley at the 1997 Iowa State Fair. For more information on how your contributions help this project Click Here |
| Susan Knapp Amphitheater |
| The Susan Knapp Amphitheater was a definite success at the 2006 Iowa State Fair! For more information on how your contributions help this project Click Here |
| Swine Barn |
| For more information on how your contributions help this project Click Here |
| Grandfather's Barn |
| A fully renovated Grandfather's Barn now overlooks the Iowa State Fairgrounds. For more information on how your contributions help this project Click Here |
| 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 |
| Pella Plaza |
| The new Pella Plaza, complete with benches and landscaping, was dedicated in 1996. For more information on how your contributions help this project Click Here |
| Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall |
| The restored Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall was opened in 1996. For more information on how your contributions help this project Click Here |
| 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 |
| Administration Building |
| The Administration Building was updated inside and out in 1997. For more information on how your contributions help this project Click Here |
| Agriculture Building |
| The Agriculture Building was renovated in 1995. For more information on how your contributions help this project Click Here |
| Grandstand |
| Many updates were needed on this building that hosts so many special events during the Fair each summer. For more information on how your contributions help this project Click Here |
| 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 |
| William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building |
| The William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building, renovated in 2001, is used year-round at the Fairgrounds. For more information on how your contributions help this project Click Here |
| Livestock Pavilion |
| The Livestock Pavilion was completed in time for the 2003 Fair. For more information on how your contributions help this project Click Here |
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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