In This Issue:

• Fair Named Event of the Year
• 2007 Final Attendance
• Fairgrounds 5K
• 2007 Banners for Sale
• November Events

Fair Named Iowa's Event of the Year

The Iowa State Fair was named Tourism Event/Festival of the Year and earned the Tourism Web Site of the Year award during the 2007 Iowa Tourism Conference in Dubuque this month. The winning event/festival was chosen based on several criteria including outstanding performance in 2006-2007, outstanding economic impact, effective marketing and impressive attendance figures. Web site judging was based on outstanding Web site design, outstanding information contained in the site, ease of use for travelers, measurable success and use of Web site in overall marketing campaign. Click here to read more.

Fairgrounds 5K

Work off that last corndog while helping raise money for the Iowa State Fairgrounds! The first Fairgrounds 5K Fun Run/Walk will take place on Saturday, November 3, 2007, at 10 AM on the Iowa State Fairgrounds. Runners, joggers and walkers alike will have the opportunity to experience the Iowa State Fairgrounds’ park-like setting without the hustle and bustle of the Fair. The route will highlight the essentials, Grand Avenue, Rock Island and the Campgrounds, and take participants through a scenic perspective of the fairgrounds. Registration fee is $25 in advance, $30 on race day. For more information, visit the Blue Ribbon Foundation Web site. 

2007 Banners for Sale

Purchase your own banner from the 2007 Fair!  Each is double-sided and measures 2.5' wide and 8' long. For more information, visit the Blue Ribbon Foundation Web site.