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There are thousands of ways to get involved in the Fair from volunteers to sponsors, and we couldn't do it without you. If you already volunteer or serve as a sponsor, thank you. If you are looking for a place to get involved, there are opportunities waiting for you!

Little Hands on the Farm

Fundraising Opportunity

Little Hands on the Farm teaches children about the importance of agriculture and how it impacts their daily lives in a fun and interactive way. Children ages 2 to 10 become farmers at this popular free, hands-on exhibit and volunteers are needed throughout the exhibit each day. For more information, contact Emily Wynn at ewynn@iowastatefair.org or call 515.401.1544.

Volunteer at Little Hands on the Farm

Have You Herd?

The Iowa State Fair wants to showcase youth exhibitors in both 4-H and FFA and provide livestock education! Exhibitors may be from a variety of backgrounds and ages and will be giving live animal demonstrations about raising and showing sheep, swine, beef, dairy, goats and rabbits. Exhibitors must be exhibiting at the Iowa State Fair. Demonstrations are around 30 minutes, including time for question and answer. For more information, contact Emily Wynn at ewynn@iowastatefair.org or call 515.401.1544.

2025 Have You Herd

Youth can teach Fairgoers about their livestock projects at the Fair

The Garden sponsored by Corteva Agriscience

The Iowa State Fair is seeking volunteers for The Garden presented by Corteva Agriscience. Come answer questions and talk to Fairgoers about gardening in Iowa. The Garden will feature fruit trees, vegetable gardens, a history of corn display, soybeans and agricultural cover crops and composting displays. Volunteer for a morning or afternoon and receive free Fair admission. Email ewynn@iowastatefair.org or call 515.401.1544 for more information.

The Garden

Vet Camp

For information on how to volunteer, contact Emily Wynn at ewynn@iowastatefair.org or call 515.401.1544.

    Volunteer at Vet Camp!

    Barksdale's State Fair Cookies

    Fundraising Opportunity

    The Iowa State Fair is looking for civic and community groups to help with Barksdale's State Fair Cookie operations at the Iowa State Fair as a fundraiser. Volunteers can raise money for their organization by bucketing cookies and helping with cleaning tasks. Each volunteer will receive admission, a parking pass and $10 in food coupons per day. For more information or to reserve your spot, please contact Miranda Kirby at 515.401.1593 or cookies@iowastatefair.org.

    Barksdale's State Fair Cookies

    Parade 

    Be part of the crew that helps put on the state's largest parade and kick-off for the Iowa State Fair! Volunteers are needed to help facilitate many areas, including staging, barricades and dispersion. For information on volunteering, contact Liz Ley at lley@iowastatefair.org.

    Iowa State Fair Parade

    INFORMATION VOLUNTEER

    The Fair is always interested in volunteers to staff information booths and diaper-changing/nursing stations. For more information, contact Paula Barnes, Volunteer Superintendent, by phone at 515.360.9589 or by email at iowafairvolunteer@gmail.com.

    Information Volunteer Profile Form

    Other Opportunities

    Blue Ribbon Foundation Volunteer Program

    The Blue Ribbon Foundation is the non-profit organization raising funds to help preserve and improve the historic Iowa State Fairgrounds.

    The Foundation’s Fairtime fundraising success is only possible when volunteers join us as valued partners each year. More than 650 Fair-loving volunteers join full-time staff and interns in coordinating the following tasks:

    • Selling bottled water from six stations
    • Selling merchandise from six stores
    • Managing BINGO on two days
    • Overseeing Hospitality

    Volunteers: We Need You! Visit the Blue Ribbon Foundation's website for more details and contact Meg Courter at 515-262-3111, ext 370 or Meg@BlueRibbonFoundation.org to learn how you can sign up.

    Tram Driver

    The Iowa State Fair is looking for smiling faces to help transport our very precious Fairgoers. You must have a valid driver’s license and be over 18. A training session will be held before the Fair. Did we mention you get a free t-shirt? Thank you to the Pleasantville FFA Alumni for organizing the drivers; please contact pleasantvilleffaalumni@gmail.com for more information.

    Sponsorship

    Millions of people to hear, see and talk to!

    Every Iowa State Fair sponsorship is unique and customizable. If you are interested in a sponsorship opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

    Please contact the Sponsorship Director to get started creating a meaningful presence at the Iowa State Fair!

    Julianna Curtis
    Sponsorship Director
    515.401.1676 Direct
    Fairtime Cell: 515.229.1479
    jcurtis@iowastatefair.org