Illinois State Fair
The Dairy Building at the Illinois State Fair is the center of action each August, and Midwest Dairy Association provides the attractions there. Each year, the butter cow sculpture has a different theme, unveiled just before the fair begins. A dairy products contest, games and displays are featured in the building. But most popular by far – the Dairy Bar, where ice cream and other dairy treats abound.
Highlights
Butter Sculpting goes Live in Dairy Building at Fair
The butter cow has been a tradition at the Illinois State Fair since 1922, and in recent years, sculptor Sharon BuMann has been carving the exhibit so that it’s ready to unveil before the fair opens. But this year, visitors will be able to see BuMann at work as she puts the final touches on the butter cow sculpture during the fair’s first two days, August 11 and 12.
New Handouts Share Recipes, Flavored Milk Facts with Fair-goers
Visitors to the Illinois State Fair can pick up two popular free items at the Dairy Building this season, courtesy of Midwest Dairy Association and its dairy farmer funders.State Fair Dairy Contest Draws Wide Range of Products
Before the Illinois State Fair even opens its doors, the Dairy Building is in full preparation mode. Not only is the butter sculptor at work, but a variety of dairy product companies from across the United States are delivering items for judging in the dairy products contest held there.Marla Behrends
Marla Behrends
Industry Relations Manager - Illinois
Contact:
309.825.2196
mbehrends@midwestdairy.com
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