I'm actually not the biggest fan of the state fair (big crowds, expensive food and smelly livestock), but it still holds a special place in my heart. We went several times throughout my childhood, I've entered several quilts into the fair's Creative Arts building (I got a ribbon both times, thankyouverymuch) and I worked for a day during college in the University of Minnesota building. What year was the first Minnesota State Fair held?
Where can you find a listing of this year’s State Fair foods at your fingertips?
The 330-foot Space Tower was built in Germany, and shipped to what Minnesota city before being loaded onto 20 trucks to finally arrive at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds?
Where can you find 100 State Fair coupons offering savings on food, merchandise and attractions?
What year was the first Minnesota State Fair held on the current fairgrounds?
Where are almost 170 baby animals born during the 12 days of the fair?
What were the fairgrounds before they were the Minnesota State Fairgrounds?
What special event took place at the fairgrounds on June 20, 1910?
When did the State Fair attendance first top the one million mark?
What is the Minnesota State Fair’s all-time attendance record and when was it?
Who broke the all-time record for the most tickets sold to a single Grandstand show?
At what attraction can kids feed a chicken, stroll through an apple orchard and “purchase” produce all while learning about the Minnesota agricultural process?
Which United States President gave one of his most famous speeches at the State Fair?
What famous composer appeared at the fair in 1927?
During a typical year, how many gallons of milk are served at the American Dairy Association’s all-you-can-drink concession?
Where can you witness a slap shot, 360 and a wheelie all in one location?
When was the pronto pup introduced at the State Fair?
Where can you enjoy the former Children’s Theater entertainment and get a tan at the same time?
When can you receive discounts on food, merchandise, and Mighty Midway and Kidway rides and games just by walking though the gates?
When did the first merry-go-round appear at the fair?
In what year was the first Princess Kay of the Milky Way crowned?
How much did famous racehorse, Dan Patch, sell for in 1902?
What is the most popular flavor of pies entered in the creative activities baked goods category?
Which Grandstand performers have won the Country Music Association’s Vocal Duo of the Year Award more than any other group?
What are the two oldest buildings on the fairgrounds?
What year was the first nighttime Grandstand show?
When was the Minnesota State Fair Foundation founded?
Approximately, how many rolls of toilet paper are used during the fair?
Dan Patch Avenue on the State Fairgrounds was named after whom?
Why wasn’t there a fair in 1946?
How much butter is used to sculpt the likeness of Princess Kay of the Milky Way?
What year was the world’s most productive cow exhibited at the fair?
How long would it take the average cow to produce all the milk served during the fair's 12-day run at the All-You-Can-Drink milk booth?
What past Grandstand performer has made the most appearances at the State Fair?
On average, what’s the total number of corn dogs typically consumed by fair visitors each year?
Name the U.S. presidents that have visited the State Fair at one time during their life.
In acres, how large is the fairgrounds?
Which fair food contains the most calories?
What famous author described the Minnesota State Fair in his poem, “A Night at the Fair” in 1928?
Which event teaches Seniors how to stretch their muscles, how to stretch their prescription dollars and how to add steps to their days?
What is the oldest ride on the fairgrounds?
No cheating! Answers tomorrow.
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