Mark Your Calendar

After another great holiday spent with family and friends - the Blue Ribbon Foundation staff is back at work, and for me, it seems busier than ever.

Most of my friends assume that this is a slow time of year (there are still 215 days until the Iowa State Fair) but there are plenty of projects that need work all year round. Currently I am working on the winter newsletter and starting to plan the annual Corndog Kickoff. This month, I’ll continue promoting membership programs and update merchandise inventory.

I’m looking forward to 2022 and all that it will bring. Stay update-to-date with the Blue Ribbon Foundation by adding a few specific dates to your calendar.

February 5: Hairball with special guest The Pork Tornadoes concert in the Jacobson Exhibition Center – Tickets on Sale

March 31: Deadline for Giving Program items to be placed by Fair 2022 - Buy A Brick, Growing Our Future, Spirit of Generosity

April 15: Date to have your taxes filed. The Corndog Checkoff is an easy way to support the Foundation on your Iowa Tax Return.

May 1: Deadline to have your Iowa State Fair T-Shirt Design Contest entry submitted. 

June 1: Volunteers can start signing up to sell water and merchandise during the Iowa State Fair.

June 15: Deadline to join the 2022 T.A.G. Team. This year’s project is renovating the west side of Pioneer Hall. 

July 1: Deadline for Iowan of the Day applications

July 9: Corndog Kickoff Benefit Auction and Fair Food Grazing Party - Patron and ticket information will be available this spring.

August 11 - 21: Iowa State Fair - "Find Your Fun"

August 21: Watch for details about the online portion of the 2022 Woodcarver’s Auction.

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