Kicking off last week, the Iowa State Fair is in full gear with games, animals, vendors and, last but not least, new foods.

Kicking off last week, the Iowa State Fair is in full gear with games, animals, vendors and, last but not least, new foods. While it is hard to pick a favorite from so many eligible contenders, the ...

Attendees look at the Butter Cow at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield, Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025. The cow, which debuted ...

Attendees look at the Butter Cow at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield, Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025. The cow, which debuted ...

The 2025 Illinois State Fair runs from August 7th through August 17th at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield. Special event days include; Governor’s Day, Republican Day, First Responders ...

Living host, Jaclyn Friedlander and ciLiving contributing host, Tommy Bickham talks about moments at the Illinois State Fair ...

Reflecting the Illinois State Fair's theme of "It's Showtime!" the Butter Cow got an unveiling in the Dairy Building on Wednesday with a special guest: a little girl pulling a seven-scoop ice ...

Catch the butter cow and performers, including Sheryl Crow, at the fair running through Aug. 17.

State officials ushered in the start of the Illinois State Fair on Wednesday with the annual unveiling of the butter cow. The ...

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The 2025 Illinois State Fair unveiled its iconic Butter Cow, sculpted by Sarah Pratt to match the “Adventure Awaits” theme.