Drake Teams Battle It Out in State Fair Butter Sculpting Contest
August 15, 2011
Saturday was Drake University Day at the 2011 Iowa State Fair Battle of the Butter. Three teams competed to create the best butter sculpture in 30 minutes from a 55 pound block of butter.
Drake University Student Life beat out two other teams, Drake Alumni and Distinctly Butter, to win the top prize.
The Battle of the Butter is part of the festivities celebrating 100 years of the Butter Cow. Teams of two to four sculptors compete daily for a chance to have their sculpture on display in the John Deere Agriculture Building, sponsored by Alliant Energy, alongside the 2011 Butter Cow. A $100 prize is awarded to the winning team each day. Judging is based on originality, creativity and use of butter.
“Nothing Compares” to the 2011 Iowa State Fair, celebrating 100 years of the Butter Cow August 11-21. The Fairgrounds are located at East 30th and East University Avenue, just 10 minutes east of downtown Des Moines, and are open 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. each day of the Fair. Exhibit hours may vary. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.
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