State, County and Local Fair Ribbon Guide

Whether you live in the country, suburbs or city, most people enjoy a good time at their state or local fair. And why shouldn’t they? With superb bovines and delectable food dishes, fairs are enjoyable for all ages.

Almost all fairs sponsor competitions for artists, crafters, bakers, farmers, etc. Fair visitors learn about agriculture and make connections to where and how their food is grown. Because of fairs, communities celebrate their neighbors’ success and compete to see who is the best at their craft. After all, who doesn’t want the bragging rights associated with these incredible award ribbons?

Rosette ribbon being used at a fair
Badge ribbons being used at a fair with a badge holder

Rosette Ribbons are perfect at any fair!

You will see rosette ribbons everywhere at a fair. These are the classic fair ribbons with beautiful rosette tops and long streamers. From giant pumpkins and fresh garden produce to cute baby piglets, entering contests at local and county fairs offers the opportunity to test out your new recipe or to become comfortable with your livestock in a fair environment. The rosettes may be smaller, but they are still just as beautiful. There are plenty of stock ribbon titles to choose from, or order rosettes customized with your colors and information. And if we don’t have the style you are looking for, we can special order even more styles.

Order larger rosettes for state and national competitions, with multiple layered rosettes in various colors and additional streamers. With elegant tops and long streamers, everyone envies one of these beauties.

Stock rosettes for fairs and festivals

Custom rosettes for fairs and contests.

Place titles from first to sixth and several additional titles, including Grand Prize and Best of Show.


Thirteen rosette styles range from 4 inch rosettes to a 6.5 inch multi layer rosettes with 36 inch streamers.

Prize Ribbons are a fair must!

Flat ribbons with string hangers and event cards are a low-cost option for local street fairs. Recognize winners in your contests by selecting from a variety of stock styles and titles. If you prefer to create unique awards, personalize custom top ribbons as the color printing is brilliant. These flat ribbons have also been used as entrance tags and provide something for participants to take home to remind them of their fun.

Custom top ribbons for any fair

The brilliant color printing will perfectly display your event message.

Badge Ribbons

If you use name tags or badge holders to distinguish staff and volunteers at your event, adding badge ribbons can help clarify roles and add fun to their experience. You can also order custom titles, and one idea would be to print ribbons with competition categories such as Art Competition, Garden Produce, Animal Husbandry and more.

custom badge ribbons designed for fairs

Badge ribbons are attached to the bottom of the identification and have available titles such as judge, exhibitor and volunteer.

Ribbon Rolls

We even have products for the vendors at every fair. Are you selling something and want to make sure people remember who you are? Try using custom ribbon rolls in your product packaging. From mason jar products to homemade breads and pastries, a creative bow around each item is guaranteed to make your product stand out to your customers. Ribbon rolls are great for creative decorating as well. Run several ribbons down the length of your show table in the pavilion. Or create something more unique to suit your needs.

three stacked grosgrain ribbon rolls for activities at a fair

From table decorations to product displays, ribbon rolls are your go to ribbon for all your needed decor.

No matter your ribbon needs, from rosettes to ribbon rolls, we are here to help you find ribbons for your next state, county and local fair!

Custom Awards and Personalized Ribbons

From motivation to simple recognition, custom ribbons make great awards.

It’s the age of rewarding everyone for a job well done, so why not celebrate individuals with personalized items. From name tags to lanyards, prizes and awards are more meaningful with someone’s name on them.

And personalized ribbons are no exception.

rosette ribbons are a perfect way to recognize achievements and present awardsRosette Ribbons

These ribbons are the most popular for awards. Their very nature suggests something extraordinary. And with them being such unique ribbons, anyone is sure to enjoy the attention they will receive after getting such special recognition.

With an abundance of color and room for a personal message, these award ribbons are perfect for nearly every occasion. From spelling bees to equestrian events, rosettes are guaranteed to make the crowd go wild! Personalize each ribbon to fit your need.

classic and badge ribbons are a perfect way to recognize achievements and present awardsClassic Ribbons

Don’t underestimate these fun ribbons! Badge and classic ribbons have their specialty. Reward someone at your next event with a badge ribbon for their name tag. Or, give away a full color classic ribbon as an award for a student’s excellent presentation.

No matter your choice with these flat ribbons, they are sure to draw the attention they deserve. And most importantly, each recipient will feel like they worked hard and earned what they got!

ribbon rolls are a perfect way to recognize achievements and present awardsRibbon Rolls

Another under-appreciated award ribbon is the simple ribbon roll. While they don’t seem to be much at first, a closer look at this personalized ribbon choice reveals an abundance of use. From awareness ribbons to decorations and even to personalized gift wrapping, ribbon rolls are one of your most significant assets for recognition.

Use these ribbon rolls for wrapping a special award. Or use them for added personality to a custom award of your choice. These custom ribbons not only show how much you care but can be reused or kept as a token of your recognition.

No matter your ribbon choice, remember that custom ribbons are perfect in every way for any great award!

Harvest and Canning Using Creative Ribbons

Let us help you spruce up your canning this harvest season!

Why can’t your harvest and custom ribbons go hand in hand? With these simple ideas, personalized ribbons help your canning this year with going that extra mile. Whether you’ve won that first place award ribbon at a county fair or are just giving away a simple gift, custom ribbons are perfect for decorating your favorite, or famous, harvests.

personalized ribbons are the perfect way to spruce up your harvet and canning this yearThe easiest way to create a personalized masterpiece is an old canning jar and a quick piece of personalized scrap ribbon. Simply wrap your ribbon around the center or lid of your canning jar, and secure down with a bit of hot glue. Or, fasten the ribbon by tying a pretty bow. It’s that simple!

While your canning jars are not something spectacular to look at, by adding these personalized ribbons to compliment the canning jar’s contents, you can create something extraordinarily unique. Add a custom ribbon with your name or the date you canned the goodness inside. This personalization also makes for great seasonal and neighbor gifts.

rosette ribbons are a unique way to label your harvest and canning this yearUsing personalized ribbons is the perfect way to label your canning.

Another great way to make your canning jars recognizable is to use a rosette ribbon with the streamers cut off. Just attach the rosette to the top of jar’s lid and voilà: instant and personalized labeling!

Whatever your harvest is, from pickles and beets to peaches and jams, your jars are sure to stand out at your next county fair. Or, even on someone’s counter at home! And with the personalized ribbon, whoever receives, or purchases, your home-made goodies will remember who made them.

So, don’t forget to throw in your personal touch by adding embellishments to your canning jars. Create a personal flair while sharing your recipe and the joy of your homemade goodies with those around you. Go to it; decorate those canning jars however you want! Just don’t forget to use some personalized ribbons to make these beautiful gifts unique and memorable really.

Personalized Ribbons Reinvented

Personalized ribbons are no longer just for wrapping presents!

From rosettes to badges, custom ribbons are a great tool to use at any time. While events, conventions and other parties are the most common usage of personalized ribbons, they are so versatile that you can use them almost anywhere.

Schools, sports teams and even wedding planners use custom and personalized ribbons on almost a daily basis. So, how can you reinvent something that is used so commonly?

reinventing personalized ribbons to meet almost any need

First things first, let’s define why you need all those personalized ribbons.

So, why do you need a personalized or custom ribbon? With so many available ribbon types, reasons to personalize them are abundant. Giving homemade gifts, recognizing someone for a high achievement, and providing decorations for a party are all perfect reasons to customize ribbons. Add dates, names and quotes to ribbons. Or add a logo or other graphic to send a particular message to the recipient.

No matter your need, we’re sure to have the ribbon to match!

So, what ribbon types are available for those needs?

Ribbon rolls are the most common type of ribbon due to how versatile they can be. From wrapping presents to making decorations and even to doing craft projects, ribbon rolls are easy to form to almost any shape.

Rosette ribbons are not just for awards. Try a color scheme to match your next party and use them as decorations. They also make great wreaths. Whether it’s your achievement ribbons or ribbons purchased specifically for a project, rosette ribbons are better than you think.

Classic and badge ribbons are ideal for just as many things. While commonly used with name badges, that doesn’t mean that is all they are good for. Try using them in ice breaker games at your next party. Or use them as classroom awards or other teaching tools

And lastly, here are a couple of ideas to use those ribbons in your daily routine.

Many professionals use ribbons daily. Event planners, sports teams and teachers all use these tools every day. Use them for almost any project in your office or school. They will keep children of all ages entertained. Personalized ribbons are ideal for gift giving. But, no matter your reason to incorporate them into your daily routine, remember that customized is the best way to go!

4 Simple Back-To-School Custom Ribbons

Send your kids back-to-school with fun custom ribbons. Decorate notebooks, book bags, lockers and more with bright and fun ribbons. Here are several fun projects to help your child be a bit more excited that summer is ending. They will love to take these to school with them! And, they will keep your kids a bit more organized.

Spirit Bows

get your kids excited to go back to school with these fun custom ribbons

These bows are perfect for booster clubs, fund raisers, pep rallies, bands or just for fun. You can use any color combination to coordinate with your school. Take these spirit bows one step further by adding a logo, saying or motto as a custom ribbon roll.

Use each spirit bow in many different ways. Use them for chair decorations, hair ribbons or pom-pom accessories. And the best way to use them is by recognizing each student and helping them to develop positive feelings for themselves and the school. Promote spirit and help your students to know their worth.

Bookmark Ribbons

get your kids excited to go back to school with these fun custom ribbons

Create a special bookmark for all of the students in your home or classroom. Customize these custom top ribbons with quotes or other text and graphics to match the uniqueness of each of your kids. Choose from their favorite colors as well. Not only will this keep the child’s attention, but it will help keep their place in their favorite novel or text book while they are studying.

Award Ribbons

get your kids excited to go back to school with these fun custom ribbons

Reward your students when they accomplish something great! Choose from a variety of stock award ribbons that will reward that special achievement. Or customize your own. Select specific colors, graphics and text and make sure your child knows just how much pride you take in them!

Rosette Ribbons

get your kids excited to go back to school with these fun custom ribbons

Rosette ribbons are also great for rewarding athletes and superstars in your classroom. From track and field to spelling champs, these ribbons provide that special recognition to those who succeed in their endeavors. Don’t limit yourself to just using these ribbons as awards. Use them to decorate your classroom or home to celebrate the start of the school year. Or frame each one or a collection to show how proud you are of a child’s accomplishments.

From decorations with your school motto and colors to special welcome back gifts for your students, these ribbons are truly the most versatile. There are so many things you can do with our personalized ribbons!