Great Caterers Of Iowa

01/05/2026

Did you know that many of the recipes in the bakery at Great Caterers of Iowa stem from Joni’s Grandma VanWyk? Generations of love, tradition, and a whole lot of sweetness baked into every bite!

From left to right, some popular items on the dessert lineup includes:

1️⃣ White Texas Sheet Cake (AKA White Almond)
2️⃣ Chocolate Texas Sheet Cake
3️⃣ Sour Cream Raisin Bars
4️⃣ Chocolate Ganache Brownies
5️⃣ Caramel Pecan Pie Bars
6️⃣ Chocolate Chip Cookies

Let us know if our bakery can help out with any of your sweet needs—we’d love to bake something special just for you!

👇 Which dessert is your favorite? Vote by commenting the number or name below!

02/21/2025

✨Welcome to the Blue Ribbon Bar & Eatery!✨

We’re excited to announce our grand opening at the Iowa State Fair 2025. With bold neon signage, creative lighting, and unique decor we're creating an atmosphere that celebrates the rich history of the fair while adding a fresh, modern touch. 🎨

Whether you're looking to sip a cold drink, grab a bite to eat, or just soak in the iconic atmosphere, we're creating the perfect spot for you. We're hard at work on the remodel of the Blue Ribbon Bar & Eatery, and we can't wait to share all the exciting updates with you. From stunning new designs to a revamped atmosphere, big things are coming! Keep an eye on our page for sneak peeks and important announcements leading up to the Iowa State Fair 2025. You won’t want to miss what’s in store! 🎡

The Rib Shack Great Caterers Of Iowa Iowa State Fair

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02/21/2025

Thank you to the Iowa State Fair for the opportunity to build and operate the Blue Ribbon Bar & Eatery!

✨Welcome to the Blue Ribbon Bar & Eatery!✨

We’re excited to announce our grand opening at the Iowa State Fair 2025. With bold neon signage, creative lighting, and unique decor we're creating an atmosphere that celebrates the rich history of the fair while adding a fresh, modern touch. 🎨

Whether you're looking to sip a cold drink, grab a bite to eat, or just soak in the iconic atmosphere, we're creating the perfect spot for you. We're hard at work on the remodel of the Blue Ribbon Bar & Eatery, and we can't wait to share all the exciting updates with you. From stunning new designs to a revamped atmosphere, big things are coming! Keep an eye on our page for sneak peeks and important announcements leading up to the Iowa State Fair 2025. You won’t want to miss what’s in store! 🎡

The Rib Shack Great Caterers Of Iowa Iowa State Fair

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01/05/2025

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Lake of The Ozarks 2025 vacation on your mind with all your family and friends.....you must watch this video.
We not only have this beautiful property but we also have a beautiful camping area attached too.
Watch this video and get your plans made for the time of your life! Lake of The Ozarks 2025!!!

This family-friendly Gravois Mills vacation home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Lake of the Ozarks and Horseshoebend. Proctor Towersite State Wildlife Area and Jacob's Cave are also within 20 mi (32 km).

02/26/2024

Anyone out there looking for some great lunch or dinner on Saturday....here's A great way to support our great school.
It's ok even if it says February 24th we extended sales until Friday March 1st!!!

03/25/2023

Take a look at Stuart Alexander new venue....amazing, beautiful and spacious! THE TEMPLE OF PERFORMING ARTS.

03/13/2023

Hey all of our Rib Shack fans we need your vote! If you love our food please vote for us.

For your bracket consideration, may we present... Fair Food Frenzy! 🤩🍪🍗🦞🥔

Throughout March, we're putting the top-selling foods from 2022 in head-to-head matchups to determine the Best Fair Food, and we need you to decide! 🏆

Place your votes in the first round by visiting iowastatefair.org/food/fair-food-frenzy.
Round 1 voting is open until Thursday, March 16 at midnight.

Plus, we've sweetened the deal if you participate. Each time you vote, you'll be entered into a drawing for $50 in food tickets and a pair of admission tickets to the 2023 Iowa State Fair! 🎁🎁 Two lucky winners will be chosen at the conclusion of our bracket voting on April 5.

Come back and vote each week for more chances to win!

We can't wait to see which Fair food comes out on top. What do you think of these first round picks? ✨

12/13/2022

If you are looking for a beautiful venue.....you must go visit "The Loft" it is full of character and beauty.
First class venue.

11/10/2022

If any of you out there are looking for a new venue to host a corporate function, wedding or a formal get together you will have an opportunity to attend an Open House November 17th from 5p-7pm. We will be there with some great appetizers along with other vendors as well. Stop by and see us.

06/10/2022

We are setting up at Smart Cycles on Sloans Way tomorrow at 8am to create breakfast burritos and breakfast quesadillas!! Stop by for breakfast and enjoy the beautiful bikes getting ready to roll!

12/15/2021

Happy Holidays to you all! We want to take this time to "Thank you" for your support during this last year and how amazing we feel having so many great customers. We want to let everyone know that we will not be offering holiday meals this time due to availability of packaging and pricing of some of our top selling items. We hope to be able to offer these meals again for the next holiday. Please watch our page for more details. We hope everyone has a wonderful holiday season and a very "Happy New Year". Thanks again.