Carnival Food
This salty snack is often served in a red-and-white striped bag.
What is popcorn?
In this game, you toss small rings and try to land them on bottles.
What is ring toss?
This big spinning ride offers great views from the top.
These colorful lights flash and twinkle to attract visitors at night.
What are carnival lights?
The first Ferris wheel appeared at this famous event in 1893.
What is the World’s Fair?
A sweet, fluffy treat spun from colorful sugar.
What is cotton candy?
You shoot water at a target to pop a balloon.
What is the water gun race?
A fast ride with ups, downs, and loops.
What is a rollercoaster?
These light up the night sky and are often part of carnival celebrations.
What are fireworks?
Carnivals are thought to have originated from this type of traveling entertainment.
What is a circus?
These come on a stick and are dipped in batter and fried.
What are corn dogs?
A prize often won at a carnival game—soft and stuffed.
What is a stuffed animal?
On this ride, you drive small electric cars and bump into other riders for fun.
What are bumper cars?
You might hear this sound when someone wins a game.
What is a bell or buzzer?
In the U.S., carnivals became popular during this century.
What is the 20th century?
This fried dough treat is often topped with powdered sugar.
What is funnel cake?
Toss a ping pong ball into a bowl to win a live prize.
What is fish bowl toss?
This ride goes around in circles with horses you can ride.
What is a carousel?
This colorful attraction is known for its mirrors and confusion.
What is the funhouse or mirror maze?
This term refers to the group of people who travel and run carnival rides.
What is a carnival troupe or carnies?
This icy treat is served in a paper cone and comes in many colors and flavors.
What is a snow cone?
This hammer-based game tests your strength.
What is the high striker / strongman game?
These performers juggle, ride unicycles, or do tricks.
What are clowns or acrobats?
This joyful sound fills the air when people enjoy a funny clown or a great performance.
What is laughter or applause?
The word “carnival” comes from the Latin phrase meaning “farewell to” this.
What is meat?