| Source | CBS Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Aug. 12, 2026, 7 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Aug. 12, 2026, 7 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/illinois-state-fair-2026-butter-cow-miles-of-smiles-route-66/ |
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The 2026 butter cow invites Illinois State Fairgoers to "Take a Spin on Route
66" in honor of the Mother Road's centennial.
The grand marshal for the fair's Twilight Parade this year is Route 66, and the
fair's theme is "Miles of Smiles" as a send-up to the Mother Road. This year's
cow is accompani...