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The Ohio State Fair is fast-approaching, with the fun set to kick off at the Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds July 23.
The butter cow is a 122-year-old tradition that started as a butter-sculpting contest in the early 1900s. Here's what to ...
The theme of the butter cow display is often referred to as one of the fair's best-kept secrets leading up to opening day.
The unofficial start to the 2025 Ohio State Fair is here as organizers unveiled this year’s dairy art. The American Dairy ...
In 1903, Ohio State and the Dairy Processors of Ohio hosted a butter sculpting contest with no restrictions on subject matter; the selected piece would be displayed at the Ohio State Fair. There was ...
The Ohio State Fair kicks off July 23, bringing fan faves such as the butter cow and a wealth of must-see new attractions.
The butter cow display and the Dairy Products Building are sponsored by the American Dairy Association Mideast, a marketing ...
This year, the 50-Year Club is proud to present the Giant Step Award to a tradition that has taken a truly giant step in shaping the cultural identity of the Ohio State Fair and beyond. The honor goes ...
What better way to celebrate a state’s dairy products than with a butter sculpture? On Tuesday, the 2025 Ohio State Fair ...
The Ohio State Fair is set to kick off on Wednesday, July 23, and dairy farmers are revealing this year’s butter sculptures.
Curb ramps are required to meet certain Americans with Disabilities Act standards. But in many places, including Columbus, ...
This year's butter cow display is udderly self-aware, poking fun at the ongoing renovations at the Ohio State Fairgrounds.