Movies With Carnivals
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100

The Greatest Showman: Who is the actor that plays P.T. Barnum?

Who is Hugh Jackman

100

This fluffy, spun-sugar treat was originally called "fairy floss" when it debuted at the 1904 World's Fair.

What is cotton candy

100

This carnival ride spins riders around while lifting them high into the air.

What is the Ferris Wheel

100

What color ribbon is traditionally awarded for first place at many county fairs?

What is a blue ribbon

100

What popular carnival snack was originally created by putting popcorn and sugar together, long before it became a fair favorite?

What is Kettle Corn

200

Zombieland: What is the snack that Tallahassee is searching for the entire movie?

What are Twinkies

200

State fairs love to deep-fry this classic chocolate-sandwich cookie, turning it into a hot, melty carnival staple.

What is an Oreo

200

In this classic carnival game, you toss rings and try to land them around bottles or pegs.

What is the Ring Toss

200

What type of competition might involve judging homemade pies, cakes, or cookies?

What is a baking contest

200

The Ferris wheel was invented for which famous 1893 event in Chicago?

What is Chicago World's Fair

300

Barman: This villain famously stalks a target through a Gotham City Amusement Park in his 2019 standalone movie.

Who is The Joker.

300

This iconic fair food consists of a hot dog dipped in thick cornmeal batter, fried golden brown, and served on a stick.

What is a corn dog.

300

In this carnival game, players try to knock down a stack of objects by throwing a ball at them.

What is the Bottle Toss

300

What organization is well known for teaching young people about agriculture, animals, and other skills at county fairs?

What is 4-H

300

What carnival prize is traditionally won by successfully knocking down a stack of bottles or pins?

What is stuffed animal

400

Big: This is the name of the creepy, animatronic fortune-teller machine that grants a boy's wish to grow up in Big.

What is Zoltar.

400

This Pennsylvania Dutch treat is made by pouring sweet batter through a pitcher or tube into hot oil, then dusting it with powdered sugar.

What is a funnel cake.

400

On this ride, you sit in a small car that travels along a winding track, often with lots of twists and drops.

What is a Roller Coaster

400

At many county fairs, what type of animals are displayed and judged in special competitions?

What are livestock

400

Which famous carnival game uses a rotating wheel divided into numbered sections, with players betting on where it will stop?

What is Spin the Wheel

500

Jurassic Park: The Lost World: This specific sub-species of dinosaur escapes into San Diego, crashing a backyard pool and an Urban neighborhood.

What is T-Rex.

500

This seasonal treat features a crisp autumn fruit dipped in a hot, sugary glaze that cools into a hard, shiny red shell.

What is a candy apple.

500

This spinning ride is known for its centrifugal force, often causing riders to slide or press against the outside wall.

What is the Tilt-A-Whirl

500

What is the name for the part of a fairgrounds where games, rides, food stands, and other attractions are located?

What is the Midway

500

What famous amusement park ride gets its name from the idea of going around in a circle while spinning rapidly?

What is a Carousel