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Sissy the Cow in DeForest, Wisconsin

Speaking of large fiberglass cows (such as Bessie The Cow In Janesville, Wisconsin)… Just down the street from the Pinkie the Pink Elephant in Glasses tourist attraction is another large fiberglass animal: Sissy the Cow at Ehlenbach’s Cheese Chalet in DeForest, Wisconsin.

Sissy the Cow in DeForest, Wisconsin - Giant Fiberglass cow - roadside attractions in Wisconsin

Sissy cow is a two-ton black and white Holstein that stands at 19 feet tall by 20 feet long and lives outside of Ehlenbach’s Cheese Chalet in DeForest, Wisconsin. The statue was erected in 1969 and named Sissy after the store’s first owner: Lucille (Sis) Ehlenbach.

Sissy the Cow in DeForest, Wisconsin - Giant Fiberglass cow - roadside attractions in Wisconsin

HOLY COW that is one big bovine!

Sissy the Cow in DeForest, Wisconsin - Giant Fiberglass cow - roadside attractions in Wisconsin

While this Wisconsin roadside attraction used to let out some rather loud moos, and does have the remains of a speaker in her gullet, alas the speaker system no longer works and she no longer can make any sounds. I guess it’s a good thing though, because who could imagine how large of a “moo” a cow of this size would belt out. It would be an UDDERly amazing sound, I’m sure!

Sissy the Cow in DeForest, Wisconsin - Giant Fiberglass cow - roadside attractions in Wisconsin

What are you waiting for? Get a moo-ve on and head to DeForest, Wisconsin and Ehlenbach’s Cheese Chalet to see one of the best large fiberglass animals in America, Sissy the Cow, on your next Wisconsin road trip!

Sissy the Cow in DeForest, Wisconsin - Giant Fiberglass cow - roadside attractions in Wisconsin
Sissy the Cow in DeForest, Wisconsin - Giant Fiberglass cow - roadside attractions in Wisconsin
Sissy the Cow in DeForest, Wisconsin - Giant Fiberglass cow - roadside attractions in Wisconsin
Sissy the Cow in DeForest, Wisconsin - Giant Fiberglass cow - roadside attractions in Wisconsin

Love BIG cows? Check out Salem Sue: the world’s largest holstein cow!

Giant Fiberglass Sissy the Cow in 2008

I first visited Sissie the Cow and Ehlenbach’s Cheese Chalet in 2008 on a road trip through Wisconsin. Here are photos of the big cow from way back then!

Sissy the Cow - a giant fiberglass cow - in DeForest, Wisconsin
Sissy the Cow - a giant fiberglass cow - in DeForest, Wisconsin
Sissy the Cow - a giant fiberglass cow - in DeForest, Wisconsin
Sissy the Cow - a giant fiberglass cow - in DeForest, Wisconsin
Sissy the Cow - a giant fiberglass cow - in DeForest, Wisconsin
Sissy the Cow - a giant fiberglass cow - in DeForest, Wisconsin
Sissy the Cow - a giant fiberglass cow - in DeForest, Wisconsin
Sissy the Cow - a giant fiberglass cow - in DeForest, Wisconsin

Looking for more roadside attractions for your next Wisconsin road trip? Check out Mousehouse Cheesehaus and Bessie the Cow!

Sissy the Cow — Large Fiberglass Cow

Address: Ehlenbach’s Cheese Chalet, 4879 W North St, DeForest, WI 53532
Cost: Free to see.
Hours: Visible at all hours. See official Ehlenbach’s Cheese Chalet website for up-to-date hours.
Date of Photos: August 2008, August 2019

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Sissy the Cow is a two-ton black and white fiberglass Holstein bovine roadside attraction set in front of Ehlenbach's Cheese Chalet in DeForest, Wisconsin. This Wisconsin roadside attraction makes a great stop for summer travel on a Wisconsin road trip. Add it to your itinerary of things to do in the state and your travel bucket list.
Sissy the Cow is a two-ton black and white fiberglass Holstein bovine roadside attraction set in front of Ehlenbach's Cheese Chalet in DeForest, Wisconsin. This Wisconsin roadside attraction makes a great stop for summer travel on a Wisconsin road trip. Add it to your itinerary of things to do in the state and your travel bucket list.
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VALerie BROMANN

Founder & Head Road Tripper

Val is the founder and head road tripper at Silly America. Having grown up near Berwyn's famed car kabob, The Spindle, and a restaurant with a cow on its roof, her fascination with roadside attractions started early. Today, Val has visited hundreds roadside attractions across the United States and is constantly on the lookout for the next BIG thing!

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