Thank You

Simply put… the month of August flew by. As I look back at the craziness of the 2016 Iowa State Fair, most of the month feels like a blur. In the upcoming weeks, I plan on recapping special moments of the Blue Ribbon Foundation’s 2016 Fair experience. 

 

First and foremost – I want to say THANK YOU to everyone that helps make the Iowa State Fair and the Blue Ribbon Foundation a success!

 

Thank you to my fellow Iowa State Fair and Blue Ribbon Foundation staff members. Each employee has an important role in making the 11 day event not only happen but an incredible success. Each department works the entire year to make their role perfect. Working together as a team, we make the Iowa State Fair one of the best!

 

Thank you to our summer interns and part time staff. Each intern individually completes projects that add to the successful summer. I look forward to seeing where each of them ends up after finishing college and starting their own careers. 

 

A huge thank you to the 400+ volunteers for giving your time to help make our organization’s fundraising efforts possible. With 7 merchandise booths and 6 water stands, our volunteers work from morning until night every day of the Fair.  

 

Thank you to the generous donors for believing in the Blue Ribbon Foundation’s mission and supporting our work. The renovations across the Fairgrounds would not be possible without the passion of Fairgoers that want to see the Iowa State Fair stay in tip top condition for future generations. All donations – small and large are valued and greatly appreciated. 

 

And a personal thank you to my friends and family.  Sometimes I wonder why I choose to have such a crazy job in the summer.  They completely understand that I “disappear” during the month of August. This massive event can also cause a bit of stress at times but my family’s love and support reminds me that I have the best job!

 

As much as I’ll miss the action of the Iowa State Fair – I’m looking forward to September. 

 

 

Kelsey and Audra, summer interns, checking in volunteers for a shift.

 

The water crew - keeping our booths loaded with water. 

 

My biggest Fair supporter!