Each year, the Corndog Kickoff Benefit Auction features incredible packages of Iowa and State Fair-themed items, including weekend getaways, artwork, home decor, event tickets, local fare and much more.
Click Here to view the 2018 Auction Book!
Each year, the Corndog Kickoff Benefit Auction features incredible packages of Iowa and State Fair-themed items, including weekend getaways, artwork, home decor, event tickets, local fare and much more.
Click Here to view the 2018 Auction Book!
1. A Cheerful Quilt
This cheerful quilt features many favorite parts of the Fair all in fabric form.
Donated by Danyell Klein
2. Zoom, Zoom, Zoom
Last year, the sold-out crowd at the Ford EcoBoost 400 witnessed one of the most historic moments in sports history. You could be there this year!
Donated by Housby & the Knoxville Raceway
3. Farm to Fair Table
Have a seat at the table for the inaugural “Farm to Fair Table” event on the Grand Concourse, Sunday, August 12 beginning at noon.
Donated by the Iowa State Fair, Brewer Family Farms LLC, Marshall County Pork Producers & the Blue Ribbon Foundation
4. Star Light, Star Bright
These stars will be the first you’ll see every evening you wear them.
Donated by Debra Rose Collection
5. Pedal to the Medal
A unique coffee table featuring reclaimed wood and an old pedal car.
Donated by Inspired Finds
6. Deer Season
Here’s an opportunity to have an out-of-state hunting buddy join you during deer season.
Donated by Iowa Department of Natural Resources
7. On the Air
This package has a radio experience for you and one you can gift to a non-profit.
Donated by 1040 WHO
8. Shinning a Light on Women in Ag
FarmHer is all about shining a light on women in agriculture by sharing stories through photography, media and events.
Donated by FarmHer & the Blue Ribbon Foundation
9. Explore Iowa
Head for the great outdoors in comfort in this 24’ Class C motorhome for one week.
Donated by Ed Garner’s Autorama RV Center, Casey’s General Stores & Karen Brockelsby
10. This Is How We Roll
Roll on in to the Fairgrounds for a concert by Florida Georgia Line.
Donated by the Blue Ribbon Foundation
11. Up, Up and Away
Enjoy a peaceful ride over the central Iowa landscape in a hot air balloon.
Donated by Jim & Rita Fromm & Country Inn & Suites by Carlson
A delicious homemade pie created by a prizewinning baker.
Donated by Elysa Koss
13. A Taste of Wine Country
Take off for an adventure in California wine country.
Donated by Don Young & Essex Meadows
14. It's A Cyclone Nation
Cheer on the Iowa State Cyclones at three sporting events during the 2018-19 school year.
Donated by Iowa State University Athletic Department & Bill & Deb Fennelly
15. A Lobster Boil
The Waterfront Seafood Market in West Des Moines is providing a lobster boil for ten people.
Donated by Waterfront Seafood Market & All About You Salon & Tanning
16. Lights, Camera, Action
Movie making 101 would be a good way to describe this package.
Donated by IronBound Studios, Persistent Productions,Gary & Cindy Cheney, 2020 Promotions – Dan Livengood, Casey’s General Stores & the Blue Ribbon Foundation
17. A Fair Table
Add a new piece of décor to your room with a hand-painted coffee table.
Donated by Messy Missy's Studio
18. A Coke and A Smile
This beverage coller will bring a smile to your face as you reach in for an ice cold Coke.
Donated by Atlantic Bottling Company
19. What's New At the Fair
Not Your Mama’s Taco, Pork-Almighty, Thanksgiving Balls – what will the hot new food item be at this year’s Fair?
Donated by the Iowa State Fair and the Blue Ribbon Foundation
20. Release the Birds
Venture to Searsboro, Iowa for an all-day pheasant hunt.
Donated by Absolute Concrete
21. Set in Stone
Looking for a beautiful tile floor? Then this package is perfect for you.
Donated by Poindexter Flooring
22. A Carousel Ride
This beautiful carousel horse is ready to ride into your home.
Donated by Stan and Deb Kranovich, Steer ‘N’ Stein & the Blue Ribbon Foundation
23. Rocky Mountain Adventure
Spend a week exploring Summit County with a stay at Keystone Resort.
Donated by Reynolds Family & Casey’s General Stores
24. Tree of Grace
A tree to grace your home that doesn’t need much care.
Donated by RS Welding
25. Something to Crow About
If this rooster could crow, your whole neighborhood would be awakened.
Donated by Roger & Kathy Davidson
26. Is It Time Yet?
Add a beautiful and functional piece of art to your walls with this clock.
Donated by Sticks Inc.
27. A Fresh Baked Pie #2
Donated by Elysa Koss
28. The Hawkeye State
Cheer on the Iowa Hawkeyes at three sporting events during the 2018-2019 school year.
Donated by Jeff and Meg Courter, Anonymous, Casey’s General Stores, Casey’s General Stores & Two Board Friends
29. A Rustic Look
Make a statement with this rustic headboard created from reclaimed barn timbers and galvanized metal.
Donated by Iowa Barn Door & Mantle & Mattress Firm
30. A Concert Series
Can’t decide what concert to go to? Why not all of them?
Donated by the Iowa State Fair & Top of the Vine
31. Your Name Here
Put your name on a pathway at the Iowa State Fair!
Donated by the Blue Ribbon Foundation
32. Inside the Grounds
Get the Fair experience inside the gates.
Donated by the Blue Ribbon Foundation, Sky Fair, Iowa State Fair, Midwest Dairy Association & Karen Brockelsby
33. Love Somebody
There are definitely a lot of somebodies who love Reba.
*Backstage passes are given final confirmation the day of the show. In the event the artist declines to participate, half of the package purchase price will be refunded.
Donated by the Blue Ribbon Foundation
34. Live Art
What will the painting be? Watch and find out during the live auction.
Donated by Kiki Curtis
34. Iowa Racing
Head to Newton for a day of racing at the Iowa Speedway.
• Four Newton Club tickets with parking for the July 28th
Xfinity NASCAR series US Cellular 250 presented by
The Rasmussen Group at the Iowa Speedway.
• Keep your car running and looking sharp with two oil
changes from Graham Tire in Ankeny and a $50 wash
card from Whitebirch Auto Wash in Ankeny.
Donated by Iowa Speedway, D & E Auto & Graham Tire
76. For a Cheesehead
Add a Green Bay Packers signed football to
your collection.
• A 2017 Collector’s Series Football that has the
transferred signatures of the team and coaching staff.
Donated by Green Bay Packers
100. Nothing Beats Church Recipes
Judge Our Iowa Church Cookbook favorites on Saturday,
August 11 at noon. You will judge recipes based on taste,
appearance, creativity and description of recipe origin.
• Published every two years, enjoy looking at prizewinning
recipes from the 2016 and 2017 Fairs in the
19th edition Iowa State Fair cookbook.
• A one year subscription to Our Iowa magazine will
keep you current on great home-style recipes. If you
don’t want to cook, the Ma & Pa Restaurant Directory
provides great restaurant options. A coffee table book
and Iowa scenes notecards are also included.
• Gate admission and a parking pass.
Donated by the Blue Ribbon Foundation
115. A Nice Wild Night
Enjoy the hospitality of the newest Wild Rose Casino in
Jefferson, Iowa
• Featuring a two night stay in a standard room and
a $50 gift certificate for dinner at Coach’s Corner.
Expires on July 31, 2019.
• You’ll also have $100 in complimentary slot play plus
a selection of souvenirs.
• Enjoy the use of an Infiniti vehicle for the trip. It comes
with 300 complimentary miles and a full tank of gas.
• During the day, head to The Hill for two rounds of golf
with carts for four people. The Hill is located just down
the road in Grand Junction.
• A $50 Casey’s gift card will make sure you have
plenty of gas for the drive.
Donated by Wild Rose Entertainment, Willis Auto
Campus, The Hill Golf Course & Casey’s General Store
116. Build a Tractor
With this kit you can build your own John Deere tractor!
• Have a fun time putting together this 1/16 die-cast
metal John Deere 6000/7000 Series Tractor Kit
employee version with gold seal.
Donated by Duane & Shirley Clark