The Countdown is on for the 2022 Corndog Kickoff

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DES MOINES, IA (07/05/2022) (readMedia)-- There are just a few days until the Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation's Corndog Kickoff Benefit Auction on Saturday, July 9. Thousands of Iowa State Fair fans will gather in the William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building to celebrate the Iowa State Fair by eating delicious Fair foods, bidding on auction items, riding the Sky Glider, enjoying a fireworks show – all while raising funds for future Fairgrounds improvements.

The Iowa State Fair is a tradition any Iowan can be proud of and the Blue Ribbon Foundation is dedicated to continuing that legacy. Since 1997, the Corndog Kickoff has been a favorite pre-fair tradition, raising more than $7.2 million for the restoration and preservation of the historic Iowa State Fairgrounds.

You don't want to miss this exciting event! Details can be found on the Blue Ribbon Foundaiton's website: www.BlueRibbonFoundation.org. Online bidding will open for the silent auction on Friday, July 8 at 10 AM and close on Saturday, July 9 at 8:30 PM. All auction packages will be on display at the event so attendees can see them up close and in person. To bid, you must register as a bidder on our online portal and provide the required information on the form, including a valid credit card number.

Tickets to the Corndog Kickoff are $125 and can be purchased at the door starting at 5:30 PM on Saturday, July 9. Doors open at 6:30 PM, Live Auction starts at 8 PM and Flashing Thunder Spectacular will conclude the evening with a fireworks show at 10 PM.

The Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. The Foundation is able to complete not only large-scale but also smaller improvement projects across the Iowa State Fairgrounds each year because of generous supporters. Thank you.

For more information, please contact the Blue Ribbon Foundation at 1-800-450-3732 or Info@BlueRibbonFoundation.org.

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