TWIN CITY
Enjoy this important morning meal of the day to get your energy up for the Twin City Days fun!
BREAKFAST
Breakfast kick-starts your metabolism, helping you burn calories throughout the day. It also gives you the energy you need to get things done and helps you focus. ~Breakfast provided by Bob Evans Restaurant. There is also a Pancake Breakfast the following day.
Potato sack races were an actual Olympic sport at one time.
True or false?
TRUE
Sack racing was an official Olympic event in the 1904 Summer Olympic Games in St. Louis.
A fun food item usually made of compacted shaved ice flavored with a brightly colored flavored sugary syrup.
SNOW CONE
A favorite Hawaiian treat is called shaved ice. Hawaiian ice is ordinarily shaved to a finer texture than is found with other snow cones so that the syrup colors are retained longer and more intensely, again striving for an improved presentation.
This giant rotating wheel carries passengers in cars attached around the outer edge and provides breathtaking views.
FERRIS WHEEL
In 1893 engineer George Ferris built the structure which stood 264 feet tall with a wheel diameter of 250 feet wide. Each car held 60 people and, at 50 cents a ride, the wheel was one of the most popular attractions at the World's Fair.
A game in which rings are thrown onto pegs or posts.
RING TOSS
Members have been known to attend and participate in this awesome Twin City Days event to play Bingo, eat lunch, win prizes, and listen to a live band. What is this event called?
SENIORS IN THE PARK
What is a classic picnic fruit that is best served ice-cold in wedges.
WATERMELON
This sugary treat is as light as air, colored, and is one of the oldest fair foods out there. Do you know what it is?
COTTON CANDY
This ride consists of a rotating platform with seats that move up and down. The seats are shaped to look like various decorated animals, especially horses.
CAROUSEL or MERRY-GO-ROUND
The most elegant of all amusement park rides dates back to around 500 C.E. Fun for young and old alike, even when the Triple-Threat-Xtreme-Screamer roller coaster is phased out, the carousel will still be turning round.
This game is played with a putter and ball on a miniature course and features obstacles such as alleys, bridges, and tunnels.
MINIATURE GOLF
Get Your Motor Runnin’! Head out on the Highway!’ … or, to Festus Main Street for this Twin City Days "Classic ____ Show."
CLASSIC CAR SHOW
This tart drink is made from water, sugar, the juice of this citrus fruit.
LEMONADE
This classic snack food is made with chips, cheese, and other toppings, and is a popular find at fairs, ballparks, the movies, and you can make them at home.
NACHOS
Nachos were popular in restaurants in Texas, but as they required an oven to melt the cheese, one man sought to make a more convenient solution. Nacho cheese is liquid goo that can be layered over chips quickly. If you’re wondering what’s in it, the recipe is a well-guarded secret.
Riders climb into these miniature electric _______ that draw power from an overhead grid and proceed to slam into the other ______ in the pen as the wide rubber bumpers keep things safe.
BUMPER CARS
Bumper cars (or "dodgem cars"), were introduced in the 1920s, feature a large ring or pen with a graphite floor designed to decrease friction.
This games involves a large tank of water over which a volunteer sits on a collapsing seat. When a ball strikes a target, the seat collapses, "dunking" the person into the water.
DUNKING BOOTH
DUNKING TANK
DUNKING MACHINE
People can watch or participate in this toasted "______ Eating Contest," that is a St. Louis creation.
RAVIOLI EATING CONTEST
This poultry dish is often served cold at picnics.
FRIED CHICKEN
You usually eat these with a hot dog or burger. They come in a box shape and can be served regular or curly.
FRENCH FRIES
People ride in open cars along a form of elevated railroad track designed with tight turns, steep slopes, and sometimes inversions. What is this thrill seeking ride?
ROLLERCOASTER
Modern rollercoasters descended from “Russian Mountains,” winter sled rides that were popular in 17th century (Situated on icy hills, the sleds topped out at 200 feet!). Meanwhile, in the states, a Pennsylvanian mining company constructed a “gravity railroad” in 1827 to move coal. But on slow workdays, they charged excited tourists .75 cents to take it for a spin.
This arcade game is played by rolling a ball up an inclined lane and over a "ball-hop" hump that jumps the ball into bullseye rings. What is this classic carnival game called?
Get your feet moving and put your heart into participating in this 5K ________, that is great exercise!
5K WALK/RUN
To carry all of the delicious foods, you really need this woven item.
PICNIC BASKET
This classic deep fried pastry can be coated with powdered sugar, fruit, or chocolate.
FUNNEL CAKE
This ride consists of seven cars, each fixed to a pivot pin on each platform. These platforms then roll around a circular track of hills and valleys causing them to spin in different directions and at different speeds. What
TILT-A-WHIRL
This ride sprang from the mind of woodworker and waterslide maker Herbert W. Sellner in 1926. It made its debut at the Minnesota State Fair one year later. The story goes that Sellner experimented with the ride’s design by placing a chair on his kitchen table, making his son sit in it, and then rocking the table.
These ______ artists capture the essence of guests sitting for a portrait, creating an exaggerated likeness as a remembrance of their day of fun at amusement parks, carnivals, and some parties.
CARICATURE ARTISTS
The term caricature comes from the Italian words carico and caricare, which translate to “to load” and “exaggerate.” Artists typically create such works for the purpose of entertaining, or to make personal, social, or political statements.