Question 1

When did state fairs begin?

Accepted Answer

1850s

Question 2

What was the original purpose of state fairs?

Accepted Answer

To bring farmers and families together to celebrate agriculture

Question 3

Which of the following is a common competition at state fairs?

Accepted Answer

Cow milking

Question 4

What is awarded to the best livestock or largest vegetable?

Accepted Answer

Blue ribbons

Question 5

Which Midwestern state has the largest state fair?

Accepted Answer

Minnesota

Question 6

What is Iowa’s state fair famous for?

Accepted Answer

A life-sized butter sculpture of a cow

Question 7

Which state fair is known for baby animals?

Accepted Answer

Minnesota

Question 8

How many people visit the Minnesota State Fair each summer?

Accepted Answer

2 million

Question 9

Why do political candidates attend state fairs?

Accepted Answer

To shake hands with potential voters

Question 10

What is one way that state fairs help the economy?

Accepted Answer

They create new jobs through tourism

Question 11

What kind of animals race at state fairs?

Accepted Answer

Piga

Question 12

What are some foods commonly sold at state fairs?

Accepted Answer

Corn and funnel cakes

Question 13

In what state so llamas dress up for a costume contest?

Accepted Answer

Minnesota

Question 14

What do farmers compete in during "best in show" contests?

Accepted Answer

Livestock breeds and vegetables

Question 15

What is the weight of the record-holding bull at Iowa State Fair?

Accepted Answer

More than 3400 pounds

Question 16

What are some traditional handmade items displayed at state fairs?

Accepted Answer

Quilts, Crafts

Question 17

What do farmers compete in that involves sounds?

Accepted Answer

Pig-calling and cow-mooing

Question 18

What unique way do state fairs serve food?

Accepted Answer

Stick

US State Fairs History & Trivia

2) What was the original purpose of state fairs?

3) Which of the following is a common competition at state fairs?

4) What is awarded to the best livestock or largest vegetable?

5) Which Midwestern state has the largest state fair?

6) What is Iowa’s state fair famous for?

7) Which state fair is known for baby animals?

8) How many people visit the Minnesota State Fair each summer?

9) Why do political candidates attend state fairs?

10) What is one way that state fairs help the economy?

11) What kind of animals race at state fairs?

12) What are some foods commonly sold at state fairs?

13) In what state so llamas dress up for a costume contest?

14) What do farmers compete in during "best in show" contests?

15) What is the weight of the record-holding bull at Iowa State Fair?

16) What are some traditional handmade items displayed at state fairs?

17) What do farmers compete in that involves sounds?

18) What unique way do state fairs serve food?