SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The 58th annual butter sculpture at the Great New York State Fair has been unveiled, and it pays tribute to the Empire State’s influence on American traditions.
This year’s sculpture pays tribute to America’s 250th anniversary by depicting iconic New York sights and moments. That includes a tribute to baseball in Cooperstown, celebrating New York’s connection to America’s pastime, and the 1841 fair in Syracuse, America’s first state fair. It also depicts the New York City skyline and a burst of red, white, and blue fireworks.
The sculpture, titled “Milk. Memories. Tradition. Rooted in New York,” took about 800 pounds of butter to build. The sculpture will be on display in a refrigerated case throughout the fair. Last year’s butter sculpture was “Wizard of Oz” themed, paying tribute to the 125th anniversary of “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” and its author, L. Frank Baum, of Chittenango.
More about the New York State Fair
The Great New York State Fair kicks off on Wednesday, bringing music from all-star acts, rides, food, and other entertainment to Syracuse.
The fair runs through Labor Day (Monday, Sept. 7) at the fairgrounds on 581 State Fair Blvd, just off the Thruway. All concerts, exhibits, and other entertainment are included with the price of admission. You can see a guide to the fair in this story, including information on tickets, parking, and the entertainment lineup.
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