This past weekend I headed across the state line to the Iowa State Fair, and trust me the people of Iowa like to tell you how big of a deal it is. It's the state fair of all state fairs, and it did a pretty good job of living up to it's reputation.
The boy was showing Herefords so inbetween working on the cattle and tack box socializing he showed me the finer aspects of the fair.
First stop the butter cow.

Another must have at the fair a pork chop on a stick. Jon's parents took me over to the Iowa Pork stand for this state fair food item, and I must say it was delicious. The people ahead of us in line, and yes there was a line, said that is the only reason they come to the fair each year. If a pork chop isn't your thing don't worry the Iowa State Fair has more than 50 items on sticks for your consuming pleasure. Click here for the full list.
I also thought I better post a little corn since I haven't been able to do my corn report for awhile. This is actually a variety of popcorn. Fun fact of the day, did you know a popcorn kernal won't pop if there is a dent it in. Thank you Butler Community College Crop Science class.
And finally I have been getting some requests on seeing a picture of this boy that I reference too. Well here you go.
So glad you had fun at the Iowa State Fair!! You are right, we Iowans like to brag about our fair :)
ReplyDeleteYou WOULD show a faceless picture! Goodness...I request a picture of Jon's face, preferably with you in it too! Thanks for sharing a couple Iowa pics - the butter cow - very interesting.
ReplyDeleteI've heard about the butter cow! Awesome to actually see a picture. So cool girl, thanks for sharing!!!
ReplyDeleteYour welcome. The gal the sculpts the cow was an apprentice before she got to become the main sculptor.
ReplyDeleteA butter cow...that's amazing...but not as amazing as a pork chop on a stick.
ReplyDeleteYou are hilarious! I second Robyn's request for a picture with a face in it!
Haha, you girls crack me up. We have a road trip coming up so we'll see what I can come up with.
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