The International Association of Fairs and Expositions is challenging its members to participate in a service project, “Dream Big 2013,” and set an industrywide goal of collecting 20 million pounds of food at fairs and festivals this year.

The Adams County Fair is partnering with 9 Cares Colorado Shares to meet their own goal of collecting 10,000 pounds of food donations.

The fair will accept nonperishable food donations on Friday, Aug. 2. Everyone making a donation of one or more canned-food items will receive $1 off an unlimited rides wristband.

To receive the discount, bring your canned-food item to the carnival office on the midway.

Food collected at the Adams County Fair will go to local food pantries. The types of foods most needed include:

• Brown or white rice (1 lb. bags preferred)

• Canned fruits and vegetables

• Canned spaghetti sauce

• Hamburger and tuna helper

• Canned and boxed meals such as soup, chili, stew, mac and cheese

• Canned or dried pinto beans 

• Peanut butter

The Adams County Fair takes place July 31 to Aug. 4 at the Adams County Regional Park, 9775 Henderson Road, Brighton.