Iconic Pixar Characters Will Become Butter Sculptures at the 2025 Iowa State Fair
You've never seen the characters of Toy Story like this before!
This morning (June 19th), the Iowa State Fair revealed that their famous Butter Cow will have a few new butter buddies in her display this summer! In honor of the 30th anniversary of Pixar's Toy Story, the fair's expert butter sculptors will bring some of the iconic animated characters to life this August! The Iowa State Fair website reads:
"Long-time Iowa State Fair butter sculptor Sarah Pratt, along with her apprentices Hannah and Grace, are set to sculpt a beloved animated cast of characters that have sparked imaginations and inspired friendships for generations. In the likeness of Andy’s room, you will recognize a few characters celebrating 30 years of Toy Story™, plus, if you look closely, you might find a few hidden Fair gems."
Where/When Can I See the New Butter Sculptures?
This summer's Iowa State Fair is set for August 7th through 17th over at the Fairgrounds in Des Moines. As always, the famous Butter Cow and her companions will be on display inside of the Agriculture Building throughout the entirety of the fair. You may have to wait in line to take a photo, but it's worth it!
The Iowa State Fair website also revealed that a replica of Iowa's Butter Cow will be on display in Washington D.C. shortly after this year's fair concludes! From August 22nd through September 7th of 2026, people from all over the country will get to see her at the Renwick Gallery at the Smithsonian American Art Museum for a new exhibit called, “State Fairs: Growing American Craft." Much like the official Butter Cow, the display was sculpted by Sarah Pratt and her daughters.
To read more about the history of the Iowa State Fair Butter Cow and how she's made, check out the Iowa State Fair website HERE!
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