For those still looking for gift ideas, the Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation may be able to help. Assistant foundation director Amy Houston says the gifts include a first ever published book about the history of the Iowa State Fairgrounds, sweatshirts, t-shirts and more.She says the proceeds from your gifts benefit Fairground renovation projects. The renovation includes upgrades on most of the buildings.Since 1993, the Blue Ribbon Foundation has raised more than 47-million dollars for renovations to the historic fairgrounds. For more information about merchandise or to contribute to renovation efforts, call 1-800-450-3732 or visit them on the web at :www.blueribbonfoundation.org.
