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The story behind the 2025 Iowa State Fair butter sculptures

The story behind the 2025 Iowa State Fair butter sculptures

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Butter Cow is a staple to the Iowa State Fair and a lot of work goes into the sculpture. Between 400 and 600 pounds of butter goes into the butter cow every year. It takes three people working 40 hours each to complete the butter cow. During the first three days, they make the cow’s general shape and muscle structure. Then, they go in on the details, adding veins and texture. Apart from the iconic cow, this year, there will also be a sky glider scene to commemorate the 50t

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Butter Cow is a staple to the Iowa State F…

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Meet the sculptor behind the Butter Cow

Meet the sculptor behind the Butter Cow

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Meet the sculptor, family history behind the iconic Iowa State Fair butter cow

Meet the sculptor, family history behind the iconic Iowa State Fair b…

Iowa State Fair butter cow sculptor teaches the craft at Des Moines Central Library

Iowa State Fair butter cow sculptor teaches the craft at Des Moines C…

It's time for one of our Iowa State Fair traditions - the annual interview with butter sculptor Sarah Pratt. This year she talks about the significance of the cow's companion - Iowa native and Music Man creator Meredith Wilson. #IowaPBSFair | Iowa PBS

It's time for one of our Iowa State Fair traditions - the annual intervie…

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Take a look: Iowa butter sculptor whips up new creations for Mississippi Valley Fair

Take a look: Iowa butter sculptor whips up new creations for Missis…

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13 things you didn't know about the butter cow at the Iowa State Fair

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Iowa State Fair Butter Cow with Sarah Pratt – Fair 2025

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Butter cow sculpture returns in 2021 alongside an Iowa State Fair main…

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Butter cow sculptor talks about her mentor

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'Toy Story' sculptures to join Butter Cow at Iowa State Fair

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Today in History - Aug. 24: Butter cow debuts at Iowa State Fair

Butter Cow and Giant Slide Sculptures | 2021 Iowa State Fair

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Butter Cow | Iowa State Fair 2013

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Old butter works better... at least when making a cow. Watch more …

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Check out Iowa's butter cow and Toy Story butter sculptures at the …

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We herd butter yellow is the on-trend color this year. 🧈💛 Butter sculp…

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Butter Cow to be featured in Smithsonian American Art Museum

Iowa State Fair butter cow joined by Sesame Street sculptures

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