Retro State Fairs
Instructions: State fair traditions, rides, and attractions
- 1.
Which state fair, held annually since 1886, is the largest state fair in the United States by attendance?
AOhio State FairBMinnesota State FairCTexas State FairDIowa State Fair - 2.
What classic midway ride, invented by George Washington Gale Ferris Jr., debuted at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition?
ARoller coasterBFerris wheelCTilt-A-WhirlDCarousel - 3.
What deep-fried food on a stick became an iconic state fair treat, particularly popular at the Texas State Fair?
ACorn dogBFried OreoCFunnel cakeDTurkey leg - 4.
The Iowa State Fair is famous for a life-size sculpture made from what dairy product?
AYogurtBCheeseCButterDCream - 5.
What classic carnival game involves tossing rings onto glass bottles to win prizes?
ABalloon dart throwBRing tossCMilk bottle tossDDuck pond - 6.
What spinning ride, invented in 1926 by Herbert Sellner in Minnesota, became a midway staple?
AOctopusBScramblerCGravitronDTilt-A-Whirl - 7.
Which Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, later made into a 1945 film, features the song 'State Fair' and is set at the Iowa State Fair?
AOklahoma!BCarouselCState FairDThe King and I - 8.
What fluffy, colorful spun sugar treat is a must-have at any state fair?
ASaltwater taffyBCotton candyCTaffyDRock candy - 9.
What type of livestock competition, where animals are judged on breed standards, has been a state fair tradition since the 1800s?
APetting zoo contestsBLivestock showsCAnimal racingDRodeo events - 10.
What classic strength-testing carnival game involves swinging a mallet to ring a bell at the top?
AArm wrestling boothBTug of warCPunching bag machineDHigh striker - 11.
The Texas State Fair is home to 'Big Tex,' a giant figure that has greeted visitors since what decade?
A1950sB1960sC1940sD1970s - 12.
What fried dough treat, made by pouring batter through a funnel into hot oil, is a beloved fair food?
AElephant earBFunnel cakeCChurroDBeignet - 13.
What type of contest, involving seeing who can consume the most food in a set time, became a popular state fair attraction?
ATaste testingBRecipe competitionCCooking contestDEating contest - 14.
Which novel by E.B. White features a pig named Wilbur who is entered in a state fair competition?
AStuart LittleBCharlotte's WebCThe Trumpet of the SwanDBabe - 15.
What classic midway attraction features distorted mirrors that make visitors look tall, short, wide, or wavy?
AMirror mazeBFun houseCHall of mirrorsDHouse of mirrors