The Iowa State Fair is proud to be building a new multi-use facility for all Iowans to enjoy. The Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center is scheduled to be complete in time for the 2010 Iowa State Fair. This worldclass facility includes an indoor arena, practice arena and seating for 3,500. As this project has developed we have been looking for ways to incorporate Iowa’s tradition and heritage. With the success of the Barn Quilt projects from several Iowa counties comes the idea of gathering quilt block designs to be displayed on the exterior of the new structure. The guidelines for the contest are below. Please feel free to contact Jen Cannon with any questions that you may have at 515-262-3111 ext 245 or jcannon@iowastatefair.org

Design will consist of 4 - 8”x8” tiles to form a 16”x16” block. A 1” white border should be left on all 16” sides. Final designs must be drawn to scale on white paper using appropriate colors.

A color palette of 10 colors are approved (blue, red, orange, green, teal, yellow, purple, brown, black and white) and designs must use 2-5 colors.

Designs must consist of a patchwork pattern using geometric shapes.

No animals, words, symbols, or logos are allowed.

See the State Fair brochure for more contest information and examples of acceptable tiles.

Designs will be submitted to the Iowa State Fair by the County Extension Office. All designs become the property of the Iowa State Fair.  The Iowa State Fair has final approval of all designs submitted