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Yorkville, New York: Big Cow Heads

Two large Holstein cow heads jut out of a low parking lot billboard built in 1956. The heads were restored in 2017.

Holland Farms

Address:
50 Oriskany Blvd, Yorkville, NY
Directions:
Holland Farms. On the north side of NY-5A/Oriskany Blvd, just west of its intersection with Edward St. The cow heads are only visible driving west.
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Cow heads.

Big Cow Heads

Definitely don't miss the jelly buns! Super nice staff and everything is deliciously made from scratch!

[Julie, 08/26/2024]

Okay, but we're only coming to look at the cow heads.

Cow heads.

Holland Farms Giant Cow Heads

The Holland Farms Giant Cow Heads are a popular photo spot. The cows have been an icon of the area for 65 years, as they were erected in 1955. The cows are occasionally dressed up, and even had face masks put on them for the COVID-19 outbreak.

[Brady Van Pelt, 04/04/2020]

In March 2020 the cow heads were outfitted with protective face masks.


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