Going Once, Going Twice, Sold!
October 26, 2022
The Blue Ribbon Foundation is holding a special online auction this fall.
Since 1996, Iowa State Fair fans have been purchasing handmade pieces of pottery in support of Iowa State Fairgrounds renovations. Over the years, select pieces have been given back to the Blue Ribbon Foundation to use once again for the benefit of our renovation efforts. This online auction showcases some of those pieces, including the very first piece from 1996.
Is your pottery collection complete? Here is the list of every Iowa State Fair pottery piece:
- 2022 - Water Carafe
- 2021 - Bird House
- 2020 - Flower Pot
- 2019 - Oil Dispenser
- 2018 - Plate
- 2017 - Piggy Bank
- 2016 - Mortar & Pestle
- 2015 - Square Canister
- 2014 - Oval Pitcher
- 2013 - Stein
- 2012 - Compost Pot
- 2011 - Small Beehive Jug
- 2010 - Butter Churn
- 2009 - Wine Chiller
- 2008 - Pottery Pot
- 2007 - Vase
- 2006 - Utensil Holder
- 2005 - Baking Dish
- 2004 - Bread Pan
- 2003 - Bowl
- 2002 - Flower Pot
- 2001 - 2-Quart Pitcher
- 2000 - Butter Crock
- 1999 - Covered Bean Pot
- 1998 - Porringer (bowl with spout and handle)
- 1997 - Pie Plate
- 1996 - Utensil Jar
This special pottery auction will run Thursday, November 10 beginning at 10:00 a.m. (CST) to Sunday, November 13 at 8:00 p.m. Bidding is only done online through this website. To bid, you must register as a bidder and provide the required information on the form, including a valid credit card number.
In addition to the collectible pottery pieces, a few other specialty items are include in the online auction.
- Mini matchstick holder crocks
- Iowa State Fair Sesquicentennial Red Wing Pitcher
- One-of–a-kind sample design pieces made by various potters
- Corndog Kickoff pottery pieces
Thank you in advance for supporting the Blue Ribbon Foundation through the pottery auction. These donations go toward continued improvements on the historic Iowa State Fairgrounds.
