Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center Ribbon Cutting & 2010 Iowa State Fair Opening Ceremonies

DES MOINES, IA (08/11/2010)(readMedia)-- The three-phase construction of the Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center began during the 2007 Fair and spanned nearly three years. The new state-of-the-art facility features an indoor arena, practice arena, meeting rooms and seating for 3,500. The climate-controlled building can accommodate the growing popularity of horse shows during the Fair as well as numerous year-round events.

Opening Ceremonies will feature a live Skype chat with Iowa military in Kosovo, Iraq and Missisippi, a performance by the Central Iowa Hooves horse drill team and special appearances by the Iowa Rodeo Queens, country music star Lee Greenwood and top-twenty-four American Idol finalist Katelyn Epperly. Fairgoers can take advantage of half-price admission with a coupon featured in The Des Moines Register and those attending opening day festivities may win up to $700 instantly as the Iowa Lottery hands out free $1 scratch tickets supporting the Iowa Veterans' Trust Fund.

WHO:

The Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation and the Iowa State Fair Board, along with major contributors of the Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center.
WHAT:

The Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation and the Iowa State Fair Board will hold an official dedication and ribbon cutting for the completed Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center in conjunction with opening ceremonies for the 2010 Iowa State Fair.
WHEN: Thursday August 12, 2010 at 09:00AM Central Time (US & Canada)
WHERE: Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
Iowa State Fairgrounds
3000 E Grand Ave
Des Moines, Iowa 50317