'Butter Cow' sculpture unveiled ahead of 2024 Illinois State Fair

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WLS) -- The Illinois State Fair begins Thursday, and the state showcased this year's "Butter Cow" sculpture.

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The butter cow was unveiled in Springfield to honor Illinois dairy farmers.

Every year the cow has a new design to represent the fair's theme. The 2024 theme is "It's Showtime!"

The fair runs through August 18.

Some of the Grandstand headliners include Miranda Lambert, Keith Urban, Lil Wayne, Smashing Pumpkins, Sheboozey and the Jonas Brothers.

Admission tickets are not included in price of the Grandstand ticket.

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To see a map of fairgrounds, click here.