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Butter Cow

View the Butter Cow Live

The Butter Cow has been an unofficial icon of the fair since the 1920's. 500 pounds of unsalted butter are used to sculpt the life size figure by hand. The process takes about five days.

Don't miss the unveiling of the Butter Cow located inside the Dairy Building! This year's sculpture is going to be special!

While in the Dairy Building, enjoy some ice cream, our award-winning cream puffs, and milk. The Dairy Building is also going to feature new interactive exhibits and displays including a photo kiosk where you can take a dairy-themed selfie!

The Dairy Building also showcases prize-winning milks, cheeses, ice creams and other various dairy products.​​

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Contact Information

Emmerson Building
801 E. Sangamon Ave., State Fairgrounds
P.O. Box 19427,
Springfield, Illinois 62794-9427

Contact Us

217-782-6661 (Voice)
866-287-2999 (TDD)
217-782-9115 (Fax)

Jerry Costello II, Director
Rebecca Clark, Manager

Additional Fair Info

Related Sites

Illinois Department of Agriculture

Duquoin State Fair

 

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