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 59th Princess Kay of the Milky Way
Christine Reitsma, an 18-year-old college student from Sauk Centre, was crowned the 59th Princess Kay of the Milky Way in an evening ceremony at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds August 22.
What’s New from Minnesota’s Dairy Farmers at the 2012 State Fair?
This year’s Minnesota State Fair features delicious new offerings at the Dairy Goodness Bar, stories from Princess Kay finalists about what it’s like to grow up on a dairy farm, and chocolate milk and malts for the 1,500 participants of the State Fair’s Milk Run.
Dairy Goodness Bar Adds New Tastes to Popular Dairy Line-up
You’ve had cheese curds at the Minnesota State Fair, but never like this: The Dairy Goodness Bar, located in the Dairy Building, will now serve fresh cheese curds in two delicious flavors, white cheddar and zesty cheddar. The 4-oz. bags will cost $3. Also new this year, the Dairy Goodness Bar is serving Greek yogurt in
Fact Sheet: Midwest Dairy Association's Dairy Goodness Bar and All-You-Can-Drink Milk Stand
Find out more about Midwest Dairy's popular Minnesota State Fair concessions.
Princess Kay Coronation Set for August 22
This year’s Minnesota State Fair kicks off with the coronation of Princess Kay of the Milky Way on Wednesday evening, August 22, when reigning Princess Mary Zahurones of Pierz, representing Morrison County, will pass the crown on to one of 11 county dairy princesses vying for the title.2012 Princess Kay of the Milky Way Candidates
Meet the 2012 Princess Kay of the Milky Way candidates.
Fact Sheet: Butter Sculpting
Read about the butter sculpting tradition at the Minnesota State Fair.2012 Princess Kay Finalists Named
This year’s finalists for the title of Princess Kay of the Milky Way have been named. The young women from dairy farm backgrounds were selected at the conclusion of a three-day event for county dairy princesses held in St. Joseph.
Princess Kay of the Milky Way
The young woman who serves as Minnesota's dairy princess wears the title of Princess Kay of the Milky Way, a name selected in a Department of Agriculture contest almost sixty years ago.