This year's butter display, presented by the American Dairy Association Mideast, celebrates 35 years of the classic holiday film, "A Christmas Story," which was filmed in Cleveland in 1983.
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Sculptors spent about 400 hours in the 46-degree cooler crafting more than a ton of butter into scenes from the iconic movie including Ralphie in his bunny suit, a Christmas tree and of course, the infamous leg lamp.
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"Watching 'A Christmas Story' is a holiday tradition for people across the country, and we're proud that it's one that started right here in Ohio," said Jenny Hubble, senior vice president of communications for ADA Mideast in a news release to this news organization.
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The butter sculptures are on display in the Dairy Products Building at the Ohio State Fair from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. through Aug. 5.
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Want to go?
WHAT: Annual butter display at the Ohio State Fair
WHERE: The Ohio Expo Center and State Fair, 717 E. 17th Ave., Columbus
WHEN: July 25 through Aug. 5
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