The Reminisce Society will welcome Iowa State Fair butter sculptor Sarah Pratt on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, for a special presentation titled “Butter Sculpting: An Artist’s Journey.”
The program begins at 10 a.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Ottumwa. This meeting will take place one week earlier than the society’s usual schedule, so attendees are encouraged to mark their calendars.
The Iowa State Fair Butter Cow has been a beloved tradition for generations. While thousands of fairgoers admire the finished sculpture each year, there is much more to the tradition than meets the eye.
During her presentation, Pratt will offer a behind-the-scenes look at the art of butter sculpting, sharing the history, techniques and traditions behind one of Iowa’s most recognizable cultural icons.
The Reminisce Society meets monthly during the spring and fall, featuring presentations focused on Iowa history. Programs are free and open to the public.
For more information or to be added to the Zoom list for the society’s hybrid in-person and online programs, contact the Ottumwa Public Library at 641-682-7563 or email Director Sonja Ferrell at sferrell@ottumapubliclibrary.org.
Event Details:
- Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2026
- Time: 10 a.m.
- Location: Knights of Columbus Hall, Ottumwa
- Admission: Free and open to the public
- Presentation: “Butter Sculpting: An Artist’s Journey” with Sarah Pratt
