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Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation

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Visit the Foundation at www.blueribbonfoundation.org

05/29/2026

The countdown is on - 75 days until The Fair! See how you can support the Blue Ribbon Foundation and cement your family’s legacy on the historic grounds. Click the link to learn more about the Buy A Brick Program! https://www.blueribbonfoundation.org/news-and-notes/blue-ribbon-blog/2026/05/29/buy-brick-program

05/27/2026

Feeling like the 2026 Iowa State Fair can't come soon enough? You can always celebrate early at the annual Corndog Kickoff!

Read more here: https://www.blueribbonfoundation.org/news-and-notes/blue-ribbon-blog/2026/05/27/you-can-always-get-head-start-fair

05/21/2026

Hi fellow Iowa State Fair lovers! My name is Emma Deppe and I am thrilled to serve as the Blue Ribbon Foundation's 2026 Public Relations Intern!

I'll be contributing to projects like Iowan of the Day, The Woodcarver's Auction, Corndog Kickoff, and more!

Learn more about me by visiting https://www.blueribbonfoundation.org/news-and-notes/blue-ribbon-blog/2026/05/19/meet-our-public-relations-intern-emma-deppe

05/19/2026

Hello Iowa State Fair! My name is Haley Van Zee, and I am happy to announce that I am the 2026 Sponsor Relations Intern! You can learn more about me here: https://www.blueribbonfoundation.org/news-and-notes/blue-ribbon-blog/2026/05/19/introducing-sponsor-relations-intern-haley-van-zee

05/18/2026

Thank you for voting for your favorite design in the 2026 T-Shirt Contest. The winning design will be sold at our merchandise stands during the Iowa State Fair, August 13-23.

For this year’s contest, as in the past, the Blue Ribbon Foundation allowed the use of any and all forms of art, from hand-drawn ideas to AI-generated pictures. We appreciate all the feedback we received during this year's contest and will review our rules prior to 2027.

If you can’t wait until August, you can purchase any of the top 5 T-Shirts online now. The store is open through Friday, May 29. All orders will be shipped June 15.

Your purchase supports the Blue Ribbon Foundation’s mission of renovating the historic Iowa State Fairgrounds. Thank you.

Shop Online: https://www.ordergroupwear.com/blue_ribbon_foundation/shop/home

05/15/2026

Know someone who represents the Iowa Spirit? 🎡✨🐄

With the support of Cookies Food Products, the Blue Ribbon Foundation is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Iowan of the Day Award.

Read more about it here: https://www.blueribbonfoundation.org/news-and-notes/blue-ribbon-blog/2026/05/15/nominate-your-2026-iowan-day

05/11/2026

It's time to vote! "Like" your favorite design in the 2026 T-Shirt Design Contest. Voting is from May 11-15.

The winning design will be announced on May 18 and featured on a T-Shirt sold during the 2026 Iowa State Fair.

05/01/2026

Join us in making the 2026 Corndog Kickoff even sweeter!🍪🍾

Donate baked goods or wine and help celebrate, support, and keep the spirit of the Fair alive!

Read More here: https://www.blueribbonfoundation.org/news-and-notes/blue-ribbon-blog/2026/05/01/help-make-2026-corndog-kickoff-even-sweeter-and-bold

04/24/2026

⏰Time's almost up! T-Shirt Contest submissions are coming to a close!

Think you have the next iconic Iowa State Fair t-shirt design? Now's your chance to prove it. Submit your designs by May 1- Don't wait!

Read more: https://www.blueribbonfoundation.org/news-and-notes/blue-ribbon-blog/2026/04/24/your-design-could-be-next-iowa-state-fair-t-shirt

04/13/2026

Celebrate 30 years of the Corndog Kickoff by becoming a Patron! Help preserve the tradition of the Iowa State Fair. 🎡🌽

Read More: https://www.blueribbonfoundation.org/news-and-notes/blue-ribbon-blog/2026/04/13/support-corndog-kickoff

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3000 E Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA
50317

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

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http://www.blueribbonfoundation.org/

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