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Illinois State Fair cow sculpted out of butter next to Prairie Farms sign.

Illinois State Fair

More than 630,000 fairgoers will have the opportunity to experience dairy in new, fun ways during the Illinois State Fair! In the Dairy Building, interactive exhibits show attendees how dairy farmers care for their cows, communities, and the planet. As they wind their way through the building, they’ll discover this year’s Butter Cow, an unofficial icon of the fair since the 1920s. Finally, before leaving to find their next fair adventures, attendees will visit the Dairy Goodness Bar to enjoy the newest Flavor of the Fair, award-winning cream puffs, and more.

Illinois State Fair 

Lori Harlan, Public Information Officer 
Ph: 217-670-9283
Lori.Harlan@Illinois.gov

Midwest Dairy Media

For trade media requests: 

Mackenzie Felt-Lewis, Corporate Communications Manager 
Ph: 712-579-0176 
mfelt@midwestdairy.com  

For consumer media requests: 

Alyson Fendrick, Marketing Communications Manager 
Ph: 515-965-4625
afendrick@midwestdairy.com  

Midwest Dairy Contacts

Kendra Anderson, Midwest Dairy Farmer Relations Manager 
Ph: 309-825-2196
kanderson@midwestdairy.com