For reasons we atThe Signpost don't fully comprehend, the art ofbutter sculpture is popular atstate fairs (and their Canadian equivalents) during the summer. To celebrate the last month of the season for those in the Northern hemisphere, here are some images of that pursuit.

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  The sculpture byCaroline Shawk Brooks started it all at theCentennial Exposition of 1876
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  A sculptor working in a refrigerated compartment at the 2012Canadian National Exhibition
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  Udderlymeta
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  Butter sculpture depictingFather Hennepin and guides discoveringSt. Anthony Falls,Louisiana Purchase Exposition of 1904 in St. Louis
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  Teddy Roosevelt sculpture, 1910Minnesota State Fair

• I'm not sure but it seems like this whole issue of theSignpost had a humorous perspective. I love this article, too. Excellent job, Bri!Barbara ✐ ✉17:55, 1 October 2018 (UTC)[reply]
• comment #2 - I especially appreciate the budder udder/butter utter.Barbara ✐ ✉23:35, 19 October 2018 (UTC)[reply]