Butter Cow & Legacy at Utah State Fair | Salt Lake City News

Utah’s State Fair just turned 170 and it’s wilder than ever—think a 600-pound butter cow bursting from a birthday cake, complete with balloons and farm animals, sculpted by butter artists Matt McNaughtan (19 years) and Debbie Brown (28 years), who even reuse the butter. Behind the scenes? Bolt cutters and last-minute tweaks. Beyond the art, families bring century-old ribbons from agricultural contests, honoring generational roots. The fair mixes old-school crafts like bobbin lace with modern flair, plus beloved rituals: caricatures, giant buttons, and food adventures. Celebrate with lumberjacks, strongmen, and throwback fun—it’s not just an event, it’s a living tradition that binds communities year after year. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/51792cd27e7ec9f0