Kid-Sized Fair Spirit Club

Sign-up for the Blue Ribbon Kids' Club is Open

DES MOINES, IA (06/04/2026) (readMedia)-- Designed for children ages 10 and under, the Blue Ribbon Kids' Club gives young Fairgoers a unique behind-the-scenes Fair experience filled with hands-on activities, special events and exclusive member perks, August 13-23. Members must be registered before August 1, 2026.

Kids' Club membership is FREE and they receive:

  • A personalized Blue Ribbon Kids' Club badge
  • Access to daily activities and crafts
  • Daily prize drawings
  • A birthday postcard
  • Parent newsletter for Fair information and contests
  • And, a limited number of Fair coupon books are printed for members only

Pre-registration on the Iowa State Fair website is required this year to guarantee personalized materials before the Fair begins. No on-site registration will be available this year.

All Kids' Club weekday activities begin at 10 a.m. at the Fun Forest Stage, with special Saturday meet-and-greet events also scheduled at 10 a.m. Check-in begins at 9:30 a.m. each day of Kids' Club.

2026 Blue Ribbon Kids' Club Schedule

Thursday, August 13

Make and Take T-Shirts at Kids' Club

Craft: Slap Bracelet

Friday, August 14

Choose Iowa Day at Kids' Club

Craft: Patriotic Barn Craft

Saturday, August 15

Meet and Greet with Iowa State Fair Police

Craft: Patriotic Foam Glasses

Monday, August 17

Living History Farms – Iowa Before the American Revolution

Craft: Patriotic Picture Frame

Tuesday, August 18

DMACC Vet Camp Day at Kids' Club

Craft: Dog Paddle Game

Wednesday, August 19

Sensory-Friendly Morning at Kids' Club (open to all ages)

Craft: Patriotic Foam Wands

Thursday, August 20

Living History Farms: America's Westward Expansion – Iowa Becomes a State

Craft: Color Your Own Patriotic Footballs and USA Doorknob Hanger

Friday, August 21

Dance Party at Kids' Club

Craft: Red, White and Blue Foam Visor Kit and Bracelet Kit

Saturday, August 22

Happy Birthday, America, Fairfield and Rosetta

Craft: Let Freedom Ring Necklace

Families can register online before August 1 at www.iowastatefair.org.

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Frequently ranked as one of the top events in the country, the Iowa State Fair is the single largest event in the state of Iowa and one of the oldest and largest agricultural and industrial expositions in the country. Annually attracting more than a million people from all over the world, the Iowa State Fair, located at East 30th and East University, just 10 minutes from downtown Des Moines, is Iowa's greatest celebration with a salute to the best in agriculture, industry, entertainment and achievement. Fair Spirit, to be held August 13–23, 2026, promises to stand as one of its most historic events yet. For more information, visit www.iowastatefair.org.