The Corndog Kickoff event, held at the Varied Industries Building, marked the beginning of the countdown to the Iowa State Fair. Over 2,000 people attended the event, which featured fair food and fun. The Blue Ribbon Foundation, a non-profit organization, hosted the event to raise money for the preservation and expansion of the fairgrounds.
Supporting the Fairgrounds
According to Executive Director Peter Cownie, the Blue Ribbon Foundation has raised over $225 million for capital improvements on the fairgrounds. The Corndog Kickoff event included silent and live auctions, featuring over 300 items and collections, which helped raise nearly $900,000 last year. Cownie hopes to surpass this amount this year.
The Corndog Kickoff is not just a fundraiser, but also a way to get people excited for the fair. As one attendee said, “If it’s fried, it’s good. If it’s from Iowa, it’s fantastic.” The event is a celebration of Iowa’s food and culture, and it sets the tone for the upcoming state fair.
Original reporting: KCCI Des Moines — read the source article.
