Join hundreds of volunteers who help bring the Fair to life while supporting the Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation.
By utilizing volunteers, merchandise and water sales are more profitable, which allows the Foundation to dedicate more funds toward the Fairground’s renovation projects rather than to expenses.
Thank you to all 2026 Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation volunteers!
To join our volunteer enewsletter, ask questions, or be added to our Volunteer Interest list, please contact Brooklin Border at Brooklin@BlueRibbonFoundation.org or 515-262-3111, Ext. 370.
WHAT WE ASK
- Responsibility options include:
- Selling merchandise
- Selling bottled water
- Working the BINGO tent
- Hospitality Tasks
- All volunteers work 4 or 5 hour shifts.
- Share your Iowa State Fair enthusiasm with Fairgoers.
- Answer general questions about the Foundation's many fundraising programs.
WHAT VOLUNTEERS RECEIVE
- One complimentary admission ticket per person for each day they work.
- One complimentary parking pass (per person or per couple/pair working together) for each day they work.
- Official Blue Ribbon Foundation volunteer T-shirt.
- A FUN experience!
- Our gratitude!
Volunteers must be at least 16 years old to volunteer individually. Volunteers ages 12 to 15 must volunteer with a parent or other adult. No one under 12 is allowed to volunteer.