The Blue Ribbon Foundation cooked up significant fundraising success at the 2025 Corndog Kickoff Benefit Auction and Fair Food Grazing Party this past weekend. The July 12 “Stir It Up” event raised a total of $889,713 toward improvements of the historic Iowa State Fairgrounds. Thank you to everyone who made the evening one to remember!
Iowa State Fair supporters gathered for a night of food and fun in the William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building to raise money for various projects around the Fairgrounds. The Foundation auctioned off 31 live and 316 silent auction packages for totals of $335,500 and $121,784, respectively. Patron contributions totaled $381,300.
We invite you to join us in celebrating these exciting accomplishments at this year’s Iowa State Fair, August 7-17. As you explore the Fair, please enjoy the most recent improvements to the Fairgrounds including window and restroom renovations in the Horse Barn, construction of a new inclusive Variety Star Playground in the Fun Forest and the creation of the Ron and Bev Shivers Family Plaza, which will feature new seating and restrooms.
Iowa State Fair advance admission tickets can be purchased online at www.iowastatefair.org and can be printed at home without fees before August 7. Tickets can be ordered online and mailed with a fee. Adult and child advance admission tickets are also available at participating Iowa Hy-Vee and Fareway stores (while supplies last).
We can't wait to see you the "Fair Sweet Fair" in a few short weeks!
-Grace
