Salem Sue

The "World's Largest Holstein Cow," built to honor the dairymen of the area, is 38 feet high and 50 feet long, and is visible for five miles.
2024-2025 Salem Sue Photo Contest

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the World's Largest Holstein Cow in New Salem, North Dakota. Salem Sue continues to be a dominant figure in North Dakota's landscape since its inception in 1974 as a New Salem Lions project, commemorating the local dairy industry. 

As part of the 50th celebration, the New Salem Lions Club and the New Salem Civic Club are conducting a 12-month photo contest from June 1, 2024, to June 1, 2025. The event is open to all. Photos can date back no more than 5 years to the present. Photos cannot be enhanced, and editing must be limited to cropping. There will be a limit of 3 photos per entry. Photos must be high-resolution JPEG format. 

Photos must be uploaded to: https://salemsue.com/.

Please include your name, address, phone number, and date of photo.

Photos may be signed by the photographer.

(More instructions will be provided on the contest's web page). 

Prize money will be awarded for:

· First Place: $2,000

· Second Place: $1,500

· Third Place: $1,000 

Any or all submitted photos may be used by the New Salem Lions Club for future calendars or promotions.

For questions and more information, email us at [email protected] or call Allan Tellmann at 701-220-7093.