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Butter Cow Gets a Construction Crew | Columbus News
The Ohio State Fair’s iconic Butter Cow returns with a construction-themed twist, celebrating the fairgrounds’ big renovation under the “Pardon Our Dust!” banner. This year’s sculpture, featuring butter workers alongside the classic cow and calf, is crafted from 2,100 pounds of butter and nearly 400 hours of labor — all done in chilly conditions. The tradition, dating back to 1903, has evolved since the 1960s with themed sculptures, from Olympic athletes to now, construction crews. After the fair, the butter gets repurposed into non-food products — proving art, agriculture, and innovation can…
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