County Fairs
This fried dessert is topped with powdered sugar and is a county fair favorite.
What is Funnel Cake?
This "King of Rock and Roll" was born in January, but his former wife, born July 1, 1945, shares his famous last name.
Who is Priscilla Presley?
On July 16, 1945, the world's first atomic bomb was tested in this US State.
What is New Mexico?
A quick rabbit.
What is a Fast Hare?
This was the first national park in the United States, established in 1872.
What is Yellowstone National Park?
This summer essential was invented in 1903 by Edwin Binney and C. Harold Smith and lets people color pictures with bright shades.
What are Crayons?
Before becoming "cotton candy" in North America, this sugary treat was originally called this at the 1904 World's Fair.
What is Fairy Floss?
Born on July 26, 1943, this rock legend sang "Paint It Black" and "Satisfaction".
Who is Mick Jagger?
On July 4, 1884, France presented this famous monument to the United States.
What is The Statue of Liberty?
A quiet night.
What is a Still Chill?
This California National Park is famous for giant sequoia trees, including the General Sherman Tree.
What is Sequoia National Park?
This backyard game using a flying plastic disc became popular in the 1960s.
What is a Frisbee?
The youth organizations most commonly associated with county fair livestock competitions are 4-H and this three letter organization.
What is FFA (Future Farmers of America)?
Born on July 24, 1897, this aviator was the first women to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
Who is Amelia Earhart?
On July 16, 1969, this mission blasted off carrying the first astronauts to land on the moon.
What is Apollo 11?
A fast airplane.
What is a Quick Jet?
This Alaska national park is home to North America's tallest mountain.
What is Denali National Park?
Benjamin Franklin invented this object that helped protect homes from lightning strikes.
What is the lightning rod?
This noisy event features drivers smashing old cars together until only one is still running.
What is a demolition derby?
Born July 8th, 1839, this oil tycoon founded Standard Oil and became one of America's richest men.
Who is John D. Rockefeller?
On July 4, 1803, Americans celebrated the purchase of this vast territory from France.
What is the Louisiana Purchase?
A shiny star.
What is a Bright Light?
This Colorado national park preserves thousands of Ancestral Pueblo cliff dwellings, including the famous Cliff Palace.
What is Mesa Verde National Park?
This type of casual summer footwear became popular for beaches and warm-weather activities because of its simple design and easy slip on style.
What are flip-flops?
The largest county fair in the U.S. is held annually in this California city.
What is Pomona (The LA County Fair)?
Born on July 10, 1856, this inventor and engineer helped develop alternating current (AC) electricity.
Who is Nikola Tesla?
On July 26, 1947, President Harry Truman signed the law creating this independent branch of the US military.
What is the U.S. Air Force?
Overweight primate.
What is a chunky monkey?
This national park in South Dakota is known for colorful rock formations and large bison herds.
What is Badlands National Park?
This colorful summertime toy was invented in 1958 by a toy company called Wham-O.
What is a Hula Hoop?