Blue Ribbon Foundation Souvenir Auction

Since 1854 Fairgoers have purchased souvenirs of their trip to the great Iowa State Fair. The Blue Ribbon Foundation has been offering souvenirs since 1993 to raise funds for renovations. This auction showcases some of these collectibles including lapel pins, ornaments, mugs, Isabel Bloom sculptures, plaques, pottery, pillows, an afghan and more.

There are also several items that are available for direct purchase, just add them to your cart. To find the buy now items, use the Categories button at the top and select "Available to Purchase."
 

Bidding Details:
This special souvenir auction will run Thursday, November 14 beginning at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, November 17 at 8:00 p.m.

Bidding is only done online through this website. To bid, you must register as a bidder and provide the required information on the form, including a valid credit card number.

All sales are final and are non-refundable. Souvenirs are sold as is. The Foundation provides no warranty or guarantee on any item. Some of these items have been used but are in good condition.

A receipt for your purchases will be emailed to you within 72 hours of the auction closing.

The buyer is solely responsible for compliance with any federal, state or local tax laws governing your purchase. We recommend consulting your tax professional.

Any item not picked up by December 6, 2024 will be considered a gift back to the Foundation unless other arrangements have been made. 

Transaction fees are the responsibility of the purchaser.

How to pick up your souvenir:  

Items can be picked up at the Blue Ribbon Foundation office on the Iowa State Fairgrounds starting Monday 18th. Hours are 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday. Items must be picked up by December 6, 2024. The Foundation office is located in the earth home on the Fairgrounds. This building is on E. 34th Street just north of the Fun Forest and MidAmerican Energy Stage. A map is located at https://www.iowastatefair.org/visit/directions. ***Please note - the office will not be open on November 27-29th in observance of Thanksgiving.***

Shipping: 

Items can be shipped directly to you. If you want your purchase(s) shipped, add a shipping item (Package 400) to your account.  The cost to ship is $8.00 for one piece and $1 for each additional piece sent to that same address in the same parcel. To add the cost of shipping to your purchase, add "Shipping" Item (Package 500) to your cart. If you have additional pieces, select the "Additional Shipping" Item (Package 501) and add to your cart for the necessary number of extra items.

If the item you won is not picked up by December 6, or other arrangements have not been made with the Blue Ribbon Foundation, we will consider your item(s) to be a donation back to the Foundation and will use the unclaimed items in future events.

If you have any questions, please contact the Blue Ribbon Foundation at [email protected] or 515-262-3111 Ext. 371.

Other important auction information:  
The Foundation reserves the right to withdraw any item from sale at any time or change the item's description/listing.

Packages may be added or altered until the start of bidding.

The Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. While donations to the Foundation are tax deductible, purchases of items of value are not fully tax deductible. The amount paid for an item over the fair market value may be considered a tax deductible contribution. Your emailed receipt will indicate the value of the package(s) you purchased. Please retain these receipts and consult with your tax professional.