Minnesota State Fair Facts
What city does the state fair take place in?
Falcon Heights, MN
John, a vegetarian, plans to indulge in the delicious fair food but is concerned about the limited vegetarian options.
John approaches food vendors and inquires about vegetarian options. If he finds limited choices, he can politely ask if they could consider adding more vegetarian dishes to their menu. Additionally, he can suggest popular vegetarian dishes that might appeal to a broader audience.
Stacy and her friends decide to play a game at one of the fair booths to win a prize. After trying a few times, she's convinced the game is rigged, but her friends believe it's just a matter of luck.
What is the booth attendant's perspective?
What is Stacy's perspective?
What are her friends perspectives?
Attendant's: Frustrated and upset
Sarah: Frustrated
Friends: Embarrassed or sorry
At the state fair, a group of friends is excited to go on their favorite rides and enjoy the festivities. However, one of them, Sarah, realizes that she has lost her entry ticket somewhere along the way. She starts to panic and becomes visibly upset, unsure of what to do.
talk to the ticket booth attendant, buy another ticket, retrace steps
For how many years was the fair not held?
6: in 1861 and 1862 due to the Civil War and U.S.-Dakota War, in 1893 because of scheduling conflicts with the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago, in 1945 due to federal government travel restrictions during WWII, in 1946 due to a polio epidemic, and in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
How many food concessions are located throughout the fairgrounds?
300!
A person with a physical disability wants to attend the state fair but finds that certain areas are not easily accessible
They can self-advocate by contacting the event organizers in advance, explaining their needs, and requesting accommodations such as accessible parking, wheelchair ramps, and designated viewing areas. If necessary, they can also reach out to local disability advocacy groups for support.
At the state fair, a group of friends decides to enter a haunted house attraction. Kali is a horror movie enthusiast and excitedly looks forward to the adrenaline rush. Jenny, however, is extremely scared of anything spooky and enters hesitantly, seeking comfort from the group. The rest of the group ends up going into the haunted house and Jenny waits outside.
What is Jenny's perspective?
What is Kali's perspective?
Jenny- Upset and feels excluded
Kali- Excited to go into the haunted house
During lunchtime at the state fair, there's a massive rush at the popular food stall. People are impatiently waiting in a long queue, and some of them start getting frustrated, pushing and arguing with others to get ahead.
Play a game with a friend, go on your phone, go to a different food stall
When did attendance first top the 1 million mark?
Sept. 5, 1955
How many acres make up the fairgrounds?
322 acres
Emma notices a few issues during her visit to the state fair, such as long waiting lines and overcrowded areas.
After her visit, Emma can write a constructive feedback email or letter to the fair organizers. She can highlight the positive aspects of the fair and then address the areas that need improvement, offering suggestions on how to alleviate overcrowding and reduce waiting times for attractions.
Rachel wants to eat at the pizza food truck and Monica wants to eat at the burger food truck. Monica makes the decision to eat at the burger truck. Rachel ends up eating at that truck too.
What is Monica's perspective?
What is Rachel's perspective?
Monica- Correct or the best
Rachel- Annoyed
The state fair parade is a significant event that everyone looks forward to. However, just as it is about to start, heavy rain begins pouring down. People are disappointed and frustrated as the parade gets canceled.
Wait to see if the rain stops, go home, go to the fair
What year was the first Minnesota State Fair held?
1859
What is the most popular flavor of pies entered in the creative activities baked goods category?
Apple
Amy, who has sensory sensitivities, experiences discomfort due to the loud music and bright lights at some fair attractions.
Amy can find a quiet area or a first aid station and kindly explain her sensory sensitivities to the staff. She can ask if there are any designated quiet zones or if they can lower the music volume and adjust the lighting in certain areas to make the fair more enjoyable for everyone.
A food vendor at the state fair has been struggling to make sales due to the high prices of their items. They want to be able to lower the cost of their food but cannot from a financial standpoint.
What is the food vendor's perspective?
What is the customers perspective?
food vendor- upset
customer- upset
Two friends, Mike and Lisa, want to watch different shows at the state fair that are scheduled at the same time. They can't decide which show to attend and start arguing about it, both feeling strongly about their choices.
see neither, see one this time and the other next time
The first fair was held in this Minnesota town.
Minneapolis
How many cookies can Sweet Martha’s Cookie Jar produce in one day?
3 million!
Ms. Porter is having difficulty hearing what the ride attendant is saying
She could tell the attendant that she is deaf and cannot hear. She could ask them to write down their words or have her partner help her.
Jacob lives on the same block that the fair is taking place. The traffic is back up, the music is loud, and people are walking through his yard.
What is Jacob's perspective?
Jacob- annoyed, maybe scared
At one of the carnival games, a child, Alex, tries to win a stuffed toy but ends up accidentally breaking the game in the process. The game attendant looks upset and disappointed, and Alex feels guilty and ashamed.
apologize, offer to help fix it
Which U.S. presidents have visited the State Fair at one time during their life?
Coolidge, Eisenhower, Harding, Teddy Roosevelt, Taft