Crafted from approximately 2,480 pounds of unsalted butter donated in part by Dairy Farmers of America, the display was completed in 370 hours, in which approximately 210 of those hours were spent actually sculpting the butter.

The sculptors began by building wooden and steel frames to support the weight of the butter. From 55-pound blocks, the butter is sliced into manageable loaves and is layered to cover the frames. After many hours of molding and smoothing the butter in a 45-degree cooler, each figure begins to take shape. Intricate details, like eyes and hair, are then defined to give each figure its unique likeness.

The butter display at the Ohio State Fair attracts more than 500,000 visitors each August. The display has reflected positive ideals and cultural trends in Ohio for over 40 years.

The butter display can be found in the Dairy Products Building at the Ohio Expo Center, home of the Ohio State Fair. The Dairy Products Building offers a variety of Ohio-produced dairy products including ice cream, milkshakes, cheese sandwiches, milk and yogurt. The butter sculpture display and the Dairy Products Building are sponsored by the American Dairy Association Mideast.