The Corndog Kickoff Benefit Auction is coming up quickly! Here is everything you need to know:

July 5, 2022
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Once upon a time, Goldihocks the Butter Cow visited the Neverland State Fair…it was way too big. Goldihocks then visited the Nottingham County Fair…it was way too small. Finally, Goldihocks visited the Iowa State Fair and it was just right!

 

Fairy tales are classic stories passed down from one generation to the next; often read to a child from a favorite book. Some of these stories teach a lesson, some make us laugh and most we’ll remember forever. The Blue Ribbon Foundation believes the Iowa State Fair is really “Our Own Fairy Tale”.

 

The 2022 Corndog Kickoff Benefit Auction and Fair Food Grazing Party on Saturday, July 9 celebrates the adventures and unique characters found only on the Iowa State Fairgrounds. On this night, the William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building fills with enchanted auction packages and scrumptious Iowa State Fair food suitable for any fair prince or princess from across the land - no poisoned apples or wicked witches allowed!

 

Tickets are $125 and can be purchased online or at the door the night of the event. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Any tickets purchased the week of the event will be available at will call the night of the event.

 

If you are interested in participating in the silent auction, make an account on GiveSmart! GiveSmart is the platform we use for the auction and anyone can create an account with their name and card information. You will be able to see auction items and bid in real time. It is easy to use and helps us keep track of who is bidding on what. Bidding starts at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 8 and closes at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 9. Once bidding is done, you will be able to pay for your items and pick them up at the auction.

 

The live auction will take place at the event starting at 8:00 p.m. Don’t worry, while you wait for the live auction to start, there will be a variety of other activities to participate in and foods to try. Take a ride on the Sky Glider, play Rags to Riches, win a mystery prize or spin the spin wheel for a prize! Get an early taste of Fair food from our concessionaires too! Some Fair foods you might taste include: Southwest Chicken Egg Rolls from Jalapeno Pete’s, Pickledawgs from Dawghouse Concessions, or Bacon S’mores on a Stick from JR’s Southpork Ranch. Don’t miss out on your favorite Fair foods.

 

The Corndog Kickoff is truly a ball you don’t want to miss! Two thousand people attended the 2021 event, raising more than $750,000. You can be part of this fairy tale magic! With your support, no Big Bad Wolf will be able to blow down any of our beloved buildings. So, get your ticket today and join us at the 2022 Corndog Kickoff Benefit Auction!

 

- Brooklin Border, Public Relations Intern