Foundation Items on eBay

Be on the lookout for the Blue Ribbon Foundation’s items for sale on eBay. For the months of February and March, a new item will be listed for auction each Monday and run for seven days before it’s sold. Items will include discontinued collectibles and other Iowa State Fair merchandise.

March 8-15 Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation JD 4620 tractor

March 15-22 Iowa State Fair Pottery 2006: Utensil Holder

March 22-29 Iowa State Fair Final Rock N' Roll Reunion Program


Blue Ribbon Blog

The Blue Ribbon Foundation has started it's own blog! Visit our blog to see what's happening at the Foundation and for behind the scenes updates as we prepare for the Iowa State Fair!

Blue Ribbon Bench Program

The benches are back! A limited number of park benches will be added on the Iowa State Fairgrounds in the areas listed below. If you are interested in purchasing a bench for $1,200, please fill out the order form and return with payment. As the number of benches is limited, they will be filled on a first come, first serve basis.

- Animal Learning Center
- Heritage Village
- Horse Shoe Courts
- Outdoor Arena/Warm up Arena
- Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
- Youth Inn

Upon receipt of your order, you will receive a letter confirming your bench inscription. Should the benches be filled in a particular area before your response is received, you will be contacted to arrange another location. You will be notified of the specific location of your bench within your desired area when they are placed this summer.

We appreciate your support and interest in the renovation and restoration efforts of the Blue Ribbon Foundation. Please contact Allyson with any questions at 515-262-3111 Ext. 675.


Limited Edition Board Game
Commemorating the Iowa State Fair, this custom-designed board game will be available at the 2009 Fair with a limited run of 6,000 games. Get a sneak-peek at the game board.

Watch Iowa Public Television's video coverage on It's a Fair Game:




Remembering the Iowa State Fair
P. Buckley Moss has created a print especially for the Iowa State Fair entitled "Remembering the Iowa State Fair." A portion of the proceeds from print sales will benefit the Blue Ribbon Foundation.

Visit the Kenneth Paul Gallery to place an order.