Welcome to the Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation’s blog!
We are a non-profit organization with a mission to raise funds for the renovation and preservation of the historic Iowa State Fairgrounds. Since our inception in 1993, the Foundation has raised more than $200 million through individual contributions, state appropriations, in-kind services, and corporate, federal and state grants.
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Happy Monday!
The Blue Ribbon Foundation is counting down the days until the Corndog Kickoff Benefit Auction and Fair Food Grazing Party, our largest fundraising event of…
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Only 75 days until the Iowa State Fair! Do you want to leave a lasting impression at the Iowa State Fairgrounds? You can do exactly that with the Blue Ribbon Foundations Buy a Brick program!
Standard Bricks are $100 and allow 3 lines of text and up to 14 characters.…
MoreHi everyone! My name is Emma Deppe, and I’m thrilled to serve as the Public Relations Intern with the Blue Ribbon Foundation this year! I recently graduated from Kirkwood Community College and will be transferring to Iowa State University this fall to study Sports Media and Communication with a…
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My name is Haley Van Zee, and I am honored to introduce myself as the 2026 Sponsor Relations Intern. This fall, I will graduate from Drake University, where I study Information Systems and Data Analytics.
As the Sponsor Relations Intern, I…
MoreIt's Time to Vote! The Blue Ribbon Foundation hosted a T-Shirt Design Contest. The top 5 designs are up for a public vote.
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MoreCalling all creatives!
The Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation is officially inviting artists and Fair lovers to submit their designs for the annual T-Shirt Design Contest. Your creativity won't just be seen, but it will make an impact.
The winning…
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The Iowa State Fair is preparing to celebrate America's 250th Birthday in August. It is a chance to reflect on our nation's heritage, history, and heartland pride. We are anticipating to showcase the Iowa State Fair to visitors from across the…
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