Butter sculptures

This year's Princess Kay of the Milky Way Rebekka Paskewitz smiled and chilled as artist Linda Christensen carved her bust in butter.

Star Tribune | August 27, 2018

Crowds surrounded the rotating cooler in the Dairy Building as artist Linda Christensen carved Princess Kay Rebekka Paskewitz's likeness. Other blocks of butter awaited likenesses of the other finalists.

Star Tribune | August 27, 2018

Fairgoers watched as a Princess Kay finalist sat for her portrait in butter.

Star Tribune | August 27, 2018

Artist Linda Christensen's sculpting tools could be used to schmear up a plate of toast when she's done with her butter portraits.

Star Tribune | August 27, 2018

Artist Linda Christensen, in her 47th year sculpting butter at the State Fair, carved Laura Grimm's bust out of a 90-pound block.

Star Tribune | August 27, 2018

Fairgoers watched as sculptor Linda Christensen rotated slowly in the Dairy Building.

Star Tribune | August 27, 2018

That is a LOT of butter. Fairgoers were struck with awe by the butter sculptures.

Star Tribune | August 27, 2018

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