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The Blue Ribbon Foundation is dedicated to enhancing and preserving the historic Iowa State Fairgrounds. One way you can support our mission is through the sale of merchandise in our online store. When you shop in the online Iowa State Fair Store, you're not just buying unique items; you're also supporting a great cause.
Be sure to check out the highlighted items. Thank you for your support!
Cookbook: The 22nd Edition Cookbook features select ribbon-winning recipes from the 2022 and 2023 Iowa State Fairs. Delicious appetizers, snacks, side dishes, main dishes, breads, desserts and more are just waiting to be made in your kitchen at home. ($20)
Pork Chop on a Stick Ornament: The Iowa State Fair is famous for food-on-a-stick. The saying "If you can find it at the Fair, you can find it on a stick" is true. One of the most popular food items is the Pork Chop on a Stick. Commemorate its deliciousness with this one-of-a-kind ornament. ($25)
Puzzle: This double-sided 350 piece jigsaw puzzle features a majestic photograph of the Iowa State Fairgrounds’ Horse Barn. The other side of the puzzle highlights the Fair’s competitive spirit with award-winning ribbons. ($18)
Sky Glider Ornament: This ornament celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Sky Glider, created by Sticks, as part of the “Sincerely, Sticks” collection. ($25)
Socks: Never wear boring socks again with one-of-a-kind Iowa State Fair socks. There is a navy pair featuring the Butter Cow. Or a black and red design with corndogs. ($10 each)
Tea Towels: Tea Towel featuring two designs - "Everything is Better with Butter" or "The Best Foods are on a Stick! ($10 each)
Wood Tile: Created by Mrs. Hand Painted, these 4” wooden tiles add a little Iowa State Fair to your home décor. Stands are available to display the tiles. Title Design: Animals, Cookies, Corn, Ferris Wheel, Corndog ($6 each)
Merchandise can be purchased at our office on the Fairgrounds. Our office is located in the Earth Home (under the wind turbine, by the Cultural Center and Fun Forest). We are open Monday – Friday from 8 AM – 4 PM. We don’t have our actual store set up throughout the year so it works best if you give us a call to place an order for pick-up at 515-262-3111 Ext. 371.
**Special Order: The Blue Ribbon Foundation partnered with Sticks, Inc. to create two specialty Iowa State Fair items in the “Sincerely, Sticks” collection. All profits from the sale of these two items go directly to the Blue Ribbon Foundation.
Picture Frame: This 4x6” photo frame has a unique Iowa State Fair design. It includes a support stand for tabletop display and a keyhole on the back for hanging. ($120)
Lazy Susan: This 18” lazy susan showcases livestock, music, food and family – everything we love about the great Iowa State Fair. ($250)
Both items ship free directly from the Stick, Inc. website (www.Sticks.com) within 1-2 weeks. Sticks, Inc has been a valued partner for many years. Thank you!
If you have a merchandise suggestion for next year or know a local retailer that we should collaborate with, please share! We want to know what Iowa State Fair swag you want. Email us at Info@BlueRibbonFoundaiton.org.
Thank you and happy shopping!