Minnesota State Fair
The Minnesota State Fair is synonymous with butter sculptures, Princess Kay of the Milky Way, the All-You-Can-Drink Milk Stand and the Dairy Goodness Bar, all sponsored by dairy producers through Midwest Dairy Association. As a top fair concession, the venture generates not only additional funds for supporting education efforts on the grounds like the Moo Booth and Miracle of Birth, but also draws media attention. When Princess Kay is crowned the night before the fair opens, everyone knows the fun is about to begin.
Highlights
Minnesota Dairy Industry Crowns 58th Princess Kay of the Milky Way
Mary Zahurones (Zah-RO-nus), an 18-year-old college student from Pierz, was crowned the 58th Princess Kay of the Milky Way in an evening ceremony at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds August 24.
Big Dairy Doings at (and before) the 2011 State Fair
It’s a butter-riffic year at the Minnesota State Fair, with a lineup that includes several notable dairy events and promotions, including: sculptor extraordinaire Linda Christensen celebrating her 40th year carving likenesses out of 90-pound blocks of butter; the crowning of the 58th Princess Kay of the Milky Way; the second year of the popular “Butter-fy Yourself” Facebook app; a chance to win free groceries for a year; and locally produced products at the Dairy Goodness Bar.Mmmm...Heres What Wer'e Serving Up at the Dairy Goodness Bar This Year
Once again, Midwest Dairy Association is giving Minnesota fair-goers a delicious opportunity to sample local produce along with their ice cream. The Dairy Goodness Bar, located in the Dairy Building, will be serving up Minnesota-grown apples and strawberries from Pine Tree Orchard of White Bear Lake in its tasty treats.Princess Kay of the Milky Way
The young woman who serves as Minnesota's state dairy princess wears the title of Princess Kay of the Milky Way, a name selected in a Department of Agriculture contest over fifty years ago
