WATCH IT BE CREATED!
The 2022 NYSF Butter Sculpture has unveiled! Did you know that the Butter Sculpture, brought to you by New York State dairy farmers, was crafted from 800 pounds of butter over the course of 10 days by artists Jim Victor and Marie Pelton?
PHOTOS FROM THE UNVEILING!
Olympian and Dairy Farmer, Elle Purrier St. Pierre with Commissioner Ball
RECYCLING THE BUTTER
Ever wonder what happens to the butter after the fair? It’s recycled and turned into renewable energy at a local NY farm! Learn more about it in this episode of This American Dairy Farmer.
MEET THE ARTISTS
We are pulling back the curtains and taking you inside the refrigerated butter sculpture case with Jim Victor and Marie Pelton to see how the sculpture is created. They also provide some DIY sculpting tips for those who want to try it at home!
Reset Yourself with Dairy
Be sure to visit our Reset Yourself with Dairy booth in the Dairy Products Building to learn how dairy products have the power to ease stress and reset you and your mindset.
While at the booth, take a photo of yourself flying with milk wings and tag us on social media, @americandairyne.
CLICK HERE to learn all about the 4 Ways to Reset Yourself with Dairy.
Meet the Host and Judges
We are honored and thrilled to have Michael Tadros, Commissioner Ball, Audrey Donahoe, and Gabriella Taylor host and judge this year’s Undeniably Dairy Shake-Off!
HOST
Amy Robbins
Amy is the co-host of the popular Syracuse radio show, Ted & Amy in the Morning, where the duo has teamed up for more than 30 years. They were named the “Official Voices of the New York State Fair” in 2011 and were both inducted into the New York State Broadcaster’s Association Hall of Fame in 2019.
JUDGE
Michael Tadros
Having worked at the fair most of his life, Michael Tadros and Family have operated concession stands at the New York State Fair, operating under Tadros Pastries and I Love Milk for the past 35 years.
JUDGE
Richard Ball
Richard A. Ball, Commissioner of the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, has made a living in agriculture his entire life. His inspiration to become a farmer came from his grandparents, who were lifelong dairy farmers.
JUDGE
Audrey Donahoe
Audrey, the American Dairy Association North East (ADANE) Board President, was elected to this role in March 2021 after serving on the ADANE Board for 20 years. She is a sixth-generation dairy farmer and owns ATRASS Farm in Clayville, N.Y., with her husband Jeff.
JUDGE
Gabriella Taylor
Gabriella is the current New York State Dairy Ambassador. From Newark, N.Y., Gabriella works at EL-VI Farms and is about to begin her freshman year at St. Bonaventure University.
Photos from last year’s Dairy Shake-Off!
Must-See Attractions at the Fair
Relive the State Fair at Home
The fair doesn’t have to end once you go home! One of our favorite parts of the fair is the food! Relive it at home with these recipes, courtesy of our friends at Savor Recipes.
