History
1. In what year was the very first Iowa State Fair held?
A. 1846
B. 1854
C. 1861
D. 1876
B. 1854
1. What is sculpted entirely from butter every year?
A. Tractor
B. Barn
C. Cow
D. Pig
C. Cow
1. Which ride is considered the classic symbol of almost every fair?
A. Tilt-A-Whirl
B. Carousel
C. Ferris Wheel
D. Scrambler
C. Ferris Wheel
1. Which dessert has become a longtime fair favorite?
A. Cheesecake
B. Brownies
C. Apple Pie
D. Tiramisu
C. Apple Pie
1. Which ribbon represents First Place?
A. Red
B. White
C. Yellow
D. Blue
D. Blue
2. Which city is the permanent home of the Iowa State Fair?
A. Cedar Rapids
B. Ames
C. Davenport
D. Des Moines
D. Des Moines
2. About how much butter is used to create the Butter Cow?
A. 100 pounds
B. 300 pounds
C. About 600 pounds
D. 1,200 pounds
C. About 600 pounds
2. Which game usually involves tossing metal rings?
A. Duck Pond
B. Balloon Pop
C. Penny Pitch
D. Ring Toss
D. Ring Toss
2. What drink is famous for helping cool people off at the fair?
A. Hot Chocolate
B. Lemonade
C. Milkshake
D. Root Beer Float
B. Lemonade
2. What is the giant butter sculpture displayed inside?
A. Livestock Pavilion
B. Agriculture Building
C. Grandstand
D. Pioneer Hall
B. Agriculture Building
3. Before moving to Des Moines, the Iowa State Fair was held in several different Iowa cities. Which of these hosted it?
A. Dubuque
B. Waterloo
C. Fairfield
D. Sioux City
C. Fairfield
3. Which famous movie featured scenes filmed at the Iowa State Fair?
A. State Fair (1945)
B. The Music Man
C. The Bridges of Madison County
D. Field of Dreams
C. The Bridges of Madison County
3. Which midway prize was especially popular in the 1950s and 1960s?
A. Bluetooth Speaker
B. Stuffed Animal
C. Gift Card
D. Baseball Cap
B. Stuffed Animal
3. Which Iowa food is commonly served on a stick?
A. Sweet Corn
B. Pork Chop
C. Baked Potato
D. Meatloaf
B. Pork Chop
3. Which famous Iowa fair attraction lets visitors ride high above the grounds?
A. Ferris Wheel
B. Sky Glider (Sky Ride)
C. Monorail
D. Observation Tower
B. Sky Glider (Sky Ride)
4. The Iowa State Fair has been held at its current location since:
A. 1875
B. 1886
C. 1901
D. 1920
B. 1886
4. Which animal competition is one of the biggest attractions?
A. Camels
B. Llamas
C. Penguins
D. Cattle Shows
D. Cattle Shows
4. Which sweet smell often fills the midway?
A. Pizza
B. Chili
C. Popcorn and Cotton Candy
D. Coffee
C. Popcorn and Cotton Candy
4. Which treat is made by spinning sugar?
A. Caramel Corn
B. Cotton Candy
C. Saltwater Taffy
D. Fudge
4. Which Iowa State Fair mascot is often seen greeting visitors?
A. Corny
B. Butter Bob
C. Fair Sweetie
D. Porky
C. Fair Sweetie
5. Approximately how many people attend the Iowa State Fair each year?
A. 250,000
B. 500,000
C. Over 1 million
D. Nearly 3 million
C. Over 1 million
5. What famous food is often called the symbol of the fair?
A. Funnel Cake
B. Lemon Shake-Up
C. Pork Chop on a Stick
D. Cotton Candy
C. Pork Chop on a Stick
5. Which ride spins riders inside colorful cars?
A. Ferris Wheel
B. Sky Ride
C. Tilt-A-Whirl
D. Giant Slide
C. Tilt-A-Whirl
5. Which baked dessert is often entered into blue ribbon competitions?
A. Donuts
B. Cookies
C. Pies
D. Brownies
C. Pies
5. Which famous Iowa crop is celebrated throughout the fair?
A. Wheat
B. Rice
C. Cotton
D. Corn
D. Corn