Throwback Thursday and nostalgic memories induced by photos
go hand-in-hand. For over 160 years, thousands of people have been creating
lifelong memories at the Illinois State Fair. Here at the State Fair, our
favorite memories are of all the fun, exciting, and unique things that can be
seen here. For example, the famous butter cow has been a tradition at the
Illinois State Fair for decades, but did you know that the tradition dates back
further? Archaeologists have uncovered animal shaped molds from excavation sits
from Babylon to Roman Britain. In ancient Tibet, Buddhist monks would carve
figures of animals out of churned yak butter.
What is your favorite Throwback Thursday memory from the
Illinois State Fair? Send us your childhood pictures, comment your memories,
and share.
The 2014 Illinois State Fair runs from August 7 – 17.
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