Support Your Iowa State Fair

The Blue Ribbon Foundation helps thousands of Iowa State Fair fans like you show their support through giving programs, membership programs and events. The Blue Ribbon Foundation is a non-profit organization raising funds to help preserve and improve the Iowa State Fairgrounds. Find out how you can contribute to America's favorite fair!

  • Learn how you can Volunteer at the Iowa State Fair!

  • Nominate an Iowan of the Day for the 2025 Iowa State Fair!

  • You can purchase any of the top 5 t-shirts online from our Design Contest! Select the great designs you’d like to wear to the Iowa State Fair, place your order, and get your purchase delivered to your home.

Ways to give

Join the Blue Ribbon Foundation in preserving Iowa State Fair traditions. Your contributions to the Blue Ribbon Foundation go to help improve the beauty of the Fairgrounds and enable building renovations.

 

You can help determine future developments by supporting the renovations and improvements needed to preserve our historic Iowa State Fairgrounds.

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