Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation

Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation Visit the Foundation at www.blueribbonfoundation.org

Do you know an Iowan who goes above and beyond for their community?There's still time to nominate them for the 2026 Iowa...
06/15/2026

Do you know an Iowan who goes above and beyond for their community?

There's still time to nominate them for the 2026 Iowan of the Day Award! Ten outstanding Iowans will be recognized at the Iowa State Fair and receive an unforgettable day of VIP treatment, including Iowa State Fair tickets, Grandstand concert tickets, hotel accommodations at Des Moines Marriott Downtown and more!

Learn more about the award and how to submit a nomination before the July 1 deadline by reading our latest blog post: https://www.blueribbonfoundation.org/news-and-notes/blue-ribbon-blog/2026/06/15/theres-still-time-honor-outstanding-iowan

With the much-anticipated Corndog Kickoff just around the corner, we need your help to capture the excitement. The Iowa ...
06/12/2026

With the much-anticipated Corndog Kickoff just around the corner, we need your help to capture the excitement. The Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation is seeking a volunteer to photograph the evening event. Think you're up for it?

The event is Saturday, July 11, in the William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building on the Iowa State Fairgrounds from 5 PM until 10 PM. We’d like you to snap photos of the room decorations, auction packages, and guests enjoying the night.

We’d love for one of you to be a part of it, so if you or someone you know is interested, please contact Morgan at (515) 262-3111 Ext. 377 [email protected] by July 1, 2026.

We can't wait to see this evening through your lens!📸🎡

Who deserves to be recognized as one of Iowa's finest?The Blue Ribbon Foundation is now accepting nominations for the 20...
06/08/2026

Who deserves to be recognized as one of Iowa's finest?

The Blue Ribbon Foundation is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Iowan of the Day Award! Help us celebrate the hardworking, dedicated individuals who make a difference in their communities every day.

Learn more about this special Iowa State Fair tradition and how to nominate a deserving Iowan in our latest blog post on the Blue Ribbon Foundation website at https://www.blueribbonfoundation.org/news-and-notes/blue-ribbon-blog/2026/06/08/iowan-day-nominations-are-still-open

Nominations are due July 1!

The Corndog Kickoff returns on Saturday, July 11, 2026, in the William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building on the Iowa S...
06/01/2026

The Corndog Kickoff returns on Saturday, July 11, 2026, in the William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building on the Iowa State Fairgrounds with a special “American Classic” theme celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States. This year’s event will feature the second annual classic bake sale after its incredibly successful debut last year.

To learn more and how to donate to our bake sale check out the blog post below on the Blue Ribbon Foundation website and please contact Emma Deppe at 515-262-3111 Ext. 378 or [email protected].

https://www.blueribbonfoundation.org/news-and-notes/blue-ribbon-blog/2026/06/01/help-sweeten-corndog-kickoff-bake-sale-donation

Thank you for supporting the Blue Ribbon Foundation and helping keep the spirit of the Iowa State Fair alive for generations to come!

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