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State Fair Trivia
Answers from the August 2010 Newsletter

1. The 330' Space Tower was built in Germany, and shipped to what MN City before being loaded onto 20 trucks to arrive at the MN State Fairgrounds?
A: Duluth

2. What special event took place at the Fairgrounds on 6/20/1910?
A: The first light in MN history.

3. Who broke the all-time record for the most tickets sold to a single Grandstand show?
A: Christina Aquillera

4. What famous composer appeared at the Fair in 1927?
A: John Phillip Sousa

5. During a typical year, how many gallons of milk are served at the American Dairy Association's all you can drink concession?
A: 20,000 gallons

6. When did the first merry-go-round appear at the fair?
A: 1892

7. How much did famous racehorse, Dan Patch, sell for in 1902?
A: $60,000

8. What is the most popular flavor of pies entered in the creative activities baked goods category?
A: Apple

9. Approximately, how many rolls of toilet paper are used during the fair?
A: 22,000

10. How much butter is used to sculpt the likeness of Princess Kay of the Milky Way?
A: 85-90 pounds

11. On average, what's the total number of corn dogs typically consumed by fair visitors each year?
A: 500,000

12. Which fair food contains the most calories?
A: Fried candy bars

13. What is the oldest ride on the fairgrounds?
A: Ye Old Mill, built in 1913

14. When was the pronto pup introduced at the State Fair?
A: 1947