Drawing on the State Fair's theme "Adventure Awaits," the Butter Cow is joined by an adventure seeking companion.

The 2025 Illinois State Fair butter cow is pictured in the Dairy Building on the Illinois State Fairgrounds on Wednesday. The ...

This year’s iteration depicts a cow accompanied by an “adventurer seeking hidden treasure across the fairgrounds.” The theme ...

The Illinois State Fair has announced the official unveiling of the 2025 Butter Cow, a much-anticipated event set to take ...

Like the 500-pound butter cow, the miniature works also are on display in the Dairy Building. This year's top three finalists ...

The Illinois State Fair gets underway this week, and here's a full guide for attendees at the annual spectacle.

The Butter Cow, a staple of the fair, weighs about 500 pounds and is crafted entirely from unsalted butter. It takes approximately five days to sculpt this iconic figure, which draws visitors from ...

From the iconic butter cow to grandstand performances including: Snoop Dogg and the Chainsmokers, the Illinois State Fair is ...

"Bessie the Lumberjack" was on a (log) roll but couldn't quite carve out another first-place finish for Pam Martin in the ...

Here are seven tips to know before you go to this year's fair. The Illinois State Fair is upping security from last year for ...

Last year, the Butter Cow theme was "It's Showtime!" The state fair begins on Thursday and runs for 10 days. Kids day is on Saturday and Veterans day is on Sunday. Some pretty big music headliners ...