The mascot of this state fair is a 55-foot tall cowboy named "Big Tex"
What is Texas?
Not adjusting for inflation, this multi-media franchise is responsible for 4 of the top 10 biggest films in history by box office gross
What is Marvel?
Founded in 1945, this California-based chain grew popular thanks to its "31 flavors" slogan - they actually have more than 1400
What is Baskin-Robbins?
The Alabama singer-songwriter who is currently #1 on the pop charts
Who is Ella Langley?
Sigmund Freud, Miles Teller, Lin-Manuel Miranda
Who is Kenzie?
Owner of the largest state fair by % of population, this similarly large state features fair events such as the "Diaper Derby"
What is Alaska?
The rabid reception to this 1975 Stephen Spielberg film is credited with introducing the term "blockbuster" into popular consciousness
What is Jaws?
This soft serve delicacy was introduced to all of its parent company's locations in 1985, with an advertisement reading "has there ever been a treat this thick?"
What is a Blizzard?
If the spring of 2021 was dominated by Olivia Rodrigo, the summer was dominated by this 7-person group, whose dairy-themed smash hit was #1 for 10 weeks that year
Who is BTS?
Weston and Kalynn Coury, Tyler the Creator
Who is Isabelle?
The first state fair in the U.S. was held in this state in September 1841, as a way of promoting the growth in agricultural technology
What is New York?
The August 1973 release date of this film played a major factor in its becoming the best-selling film of its day, introducing the idea of a "summer blockbuster"
What is American Graffiti?
Fittingly, this Midwestern city has the highest concentration of frozen custard shops in the world
What is Milwaukee?
The #1 song during this week in 2016, it was the first song to surpass one billion streams on Spotify, and one of thirteen #1 hits for its performer
What is "One Dance"?
Brittnay Broski, Abraham Lincoln, Prince Philip
Who is Shelby?
Built in 1903, the oldest operating motor speedway in the world is based at this state's fairgrounds
What is Wisconsin?
Before the term "blockbuster" was ever used to describe movies, it was used to refer to this "block busting" object
What is a bomb?
Vanilla ice cream was introduced to the United States by this U.S. president, who created an 18-step recipe for the dish
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
The song of the summer in 1996, this danceable tune sold 11 million copies, making it the best-selling physical single ever released by a Latin-American act
What is "Macarena"?
Betty White, Kevin Hart, Martin Luther King Jr. (or Rosa Parks)
Who is Taylor?
The phrase "speak softly and carry a big stick" was originated by then-Vice President Theodore Roosevelt at this state fair in 1901
What is Minnesota?
The last Blockbuster store in the world is located in this western U.S. city
What is Bend, Oregon?
Objectively the best flavor of ice cream, this is also sometimes paired with chicken as a dipping sauce in South Korea
What is mint chocolate?
The first Billboard chart was published in July 1940, and the #1 hit featured some classic "crooning" vocals by this singer
Who is Frank Sinatra?
Princess Diana, Priscilla Presley, Alfred Hitchcock
Who is Lily W.?