The State Fair butter cow has been around for decades
The butter cow tradition boasts a rich history, dating back to J.K. Daniels' creation in 1911. Over the years, the butter cow has evolved into a centerpiece attraction, often accompanied by equally impressive butter sculptures.
These companion sculptures have ranged from a tribute to Elvis Presley in 1997 to a rendition of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves in 2012.
The beloved Iowa State Fair butter cow
For generations, the Iowa State Fair's butter cow has been a cherished tradition.
This iconic sculpture, a staple of the fair since 1911, continues to capture the hearts of fairgoers.
However, a recent revelation has sparked surprise and even disbelief among some. However, several users were disappointed after discovering that the butter cow isn't completely made of butter.
On social media, several users were baffled after discovering that the butter cow isn't entirely composed of butter.
One person said: ???? wait????? it's not fully butter?????
A second wrote: Cant believe it’s not butter
While a third commented: Slackers need to check out the NY state fair buttle sculpture. Solid butter, I went and visited one time it's amazing.
Another added: Wouldn’t it just collapse if it was all butter? Especially in the summer heat
Someone else said: Nothing but i know its summer in the us right now and butter melts at 35° celcius so either its not butter or its kept cool.
The truth behind the butter cow left many disappointed.
The finished product is a life-sized butter cow, measuring approximately 5-and-a-half feet tall and 8 feet long. However, this product is not simply a mound of butter. In actuality, the sculpture is built upon a core structure of wood, metal, wire mesh, and steel mesh.
After the core is in place, approximately 600 pounds of low-moisture, pure cream Iowa butter are meticulously applied in layers to form the body of the cow.
The Iowa State Fair estimates the butter covering the cow could be used to create roughly 19,200 slices of toast! That's a staggering amount of butter, and it would likely take an average person two lifetimes to consume it all.
