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Blue Ribbon Kids' Club

Blue Ribbon Kids' Club gives children a chance to see the Fair from a unique perspective, but there are ways to enjoy the Fair all year long from home! Just for kids and the young-at-heart, discover recipes, videos, puzzles and games. You may even learn a little bit about how farming and agriculture can affect your own life! Challenge your brain with a digital puzzle or photo game, or try out a new recipe to savor with your family and friends. Nothing Compares to enjoying the Fair all year long.

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2026 Blue Ribbon Kids Club Schedule

Thursday, August 13

Make and Take T-shirts at Kids Club

Craft: Slap Bracelet

Friday, August 14

Choose Iowa Day at Kids Club

Craft: Patriotic Barn Craft

Saturday, August 15

Meet and Greet with Iowa State Fair Police

Craft: Patriotic Foam Glasses

Monday, August 17

Living History Farms – Iowa before the American Revolution

Craft: Patriotic Picture Frame

Tuesday, August 18

DMACC Vet Camp Day at Kids Club

Craft: Dog Paddle Game

Wednesday, August 19

Sensory-Friendly Morning at Kids Club (open to all ages)

Craft: Patriotic Foam Wands

Thursday, August 20

Living History Farms: America’s Westward Expansion – Iowa becomes a state

Craft: Color your own Patriotic Footballs and USA Doorknob Hanger

Friday, August 21

Dance Party at Kids Club

Craft: Red, White, and Blue Foam Visor Kit and Red, White, and Blue Foam Bracelet Kit

Saturday, August 22

Happy Birthday, America, Fairfield, and Rosetta

Craft: Let Freedom Ring Necklace

Kids' Club Year Round Activities

Fairfield and Rosetta

Recipes

Learn a new recipe and some facts behind it!

Recipes

Digital Puzzles

Digital Puzzles

During non-Fair time, test your brain with digital puzzles of Fair objects or scenes!

Puzzles

Kids Club Activities

Activities

Find Fair-inspired activities to go along with your learning this month!

Activities