DES MOINES, Iowa — Dairy Zone won the second annual “Choose Iowa Favorite Fair Food” contest at the 2025 Iowa State Fair, according to Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig.

The contest celebrates fair food creations made with ingredients from Iowa. Dairy Zone's dish, The Butter Cow Tornado, was chosen by fairgoers' votes.

“The Iowa State Fair showcases the best of our state, and the ‘Choose Iowa Favorite Fair Food’ contest celebrates the culinary creativity of our vendors who proudly use Iowa-sourced ingredients to create unforgettable dishes. I congratulate Dairy Zone for winning this year’s contest with The Butter Cow Tornado,” said Secretary Naig. “Through Choose Iowa , we’re building an even stronger connection between consumers and those who grow, raise, and make local food a

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