Butter Sculpture Celebrates America 250 | Cincinnati News

This year’s Ohio State Fair is buttering up America’s 250th anniversary with a jaw-dropping butter sculpture extravaganza — featuring a patriotic cow, calf in an Uncle Sam hat, flags, a bald eagle, and even the Statue of Liberty, all carved from 2,100 pounds of butter. Five artists spent 400 hours crafting the masterpiece, a tradition dating back to 1903 that’s evolved into a beloved fair staple. Governor Mike DeWine joked he didn’t know the theme until it was revealed — a surprise he embraced as a chance to unite Ohioans. Sculptor Paul Brooke, with 27 years under his belt, shared the intense six-day sculpting sprint and the challenge of those heavy butter flags — and the relief of skipping human figures. After the fair, the butter gets recycled into non-food products, while 500,000 visitors enjoy the artistry and treats. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b14b091da32ef778