INDIANAPOLIS – A massive 1,400-pound cheese sculpture will be unveiled tomorrow at the Indiana State Fair, an annual tradition that draws thousands of fairgoers. The American Dairy Association Indiana Inc. is set to reveal the edible masterpiece, crafted from a mix of yellow and white cheddar cheeses, at noon on Wednesday, August 6.
Renowned food artist Sarah Kaufmann, known as the “Cheese Lady,” meticulously hand-carved the sculpture, which will be on display in the Agriculture Horticulture Building throughout the fair, which runs until Sunday, August 17. The cheddar cheese used for the sculpture was donated by Pace Dairy in Crawfordsville.
“The annual cheese sculpture is an awe-inspiring attraction at the Indiana State Fair, and Sarah Kaufmann always delivers a memorable masterpiece,” said Brooke Williams, Director of Communications for the American Dairy Association Indiana, Inc. “Attendees inspired by the 1,400 cheese sculpture can then head to the Dairy Bar for a refreshing milkshake or gooey grilled cheese.”
Fairgoers who want to learn more about the sculpture and the dairy industry can speak with representatives from the American Dairy Association Indiana and sculptor Sarah Kaufmann, who will be available for interviews at the unveiling.
After the fair concludes, the sculpture won’t go to waste. It will be transported to BioTown Ag to be transformed into energy, continuing its life cycle in a sustainable way.
