Every summer, over 1 million people flock to Des Moines’ 400 acre fairground to see everything
from Super-Bull to the biggest pig, pumpkin, watermelon and especially "The Butter Cow", a life-sized sculpture done completely in butter. It's amazing. The Iowa State Fair is one of the biggest in the Country and they have it all.
There are shows, rides, demonstrations and anything to eat on a stick you can possibly imagine – corn dogs, pork chops, hard boiled eggs, deep fried Oreos, Twinkies, and oh so much more...
Hardcore fair goers will come for long hours and be back several times.
My son and daughter-in-law,Tom and Missy, did 14 hours on opening day (piece of cake...) and came back Sunday to do another four hours with us.
For anyone who misses the old atmoshere of a true fair experience, this is the one!
Ahh, Midwest state fairs! At the Minnesota State Fair, they have a beauty contest of sorts for all the daughters of dairy farmers. Princess Kay of the Milkyway and her court have their likenesses carved in butter during the fair. They each sit in a refrigerated glassed in case with their winter coats on as the artist carves away into the huge slab of butter. I didn't believe it until I saw it myself. Am enjoying your blog! Safe travels!
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