Follow the crowds to the Minnesota State Fair's best-selling food stands from 2010, ranked here in order of popularity (their collective gross sales equal $7.18 million). After all, can 1.77 million fairgoers -- last year's total attendance -- be wrong?
Sweet Martha's Cookie Jar (Dan Patch Av. and Chambers St.): Chocolate chip cookies
Sweet Martha's Cookie Jar (Carnes Av. between Nelson St. and Underwood St.): Chocolate chip cookies
Dairy Goodness Bar (Dairy Building): Malts, sundaes and ice cream cones
Mouth Trap Cheese Curds (Food Building): Deep-fried cheese curds
Corn Roast (Dan Patch Av. and Nelson St.): Roasted sweet corn
Fresh French Fries (Liggett St. between Carnes Av. and Dan Patch Av.): French fries
Turkey to Go (Clough St. between Judson Av. and Carnes Av.): Roasted turkey legs, turkey sandwiches
Fresh French Fries (Judson Av. between Nelson St. and Underwood St.): French fries
Pork Chops & Chicken (Judson Av. between Nelson St. and Underwood St.): Pork chop on a stick
Giggles' Campfire Grill (Cooper St. and Lee Av.): Elk burgers, salmon on a stick, walleye fries
Original Cheese Curds (Dan Patch Av. between Nelson St. and Underwood St.): Deep-fried cheese curds
Preferred Pickle (Dan Patch Av. and Liggett St.): Deep-fried pickle slices
Carousel BBQ (Dan Patch Av. between Chambers St. and Liggett St.): Roasted turkey legs, pork chop on a stick
Big Cheese Cheese Curds (Liggett St. between Carnes Av. and Judson Av.): Deep-fried cheese curds
Tom Thumb Donuts (Carnes Av. and Underwood St.): Miniature doughnuts
Tiny Tim Miniature Donuts (Carnes Av. and Chambers St.): Miniature doughnuts
Famous Dave's (Dan Patch Av. and Chambers St.): Barbecued ribs, sandwiches, chocolate-covered bacon
Pronto Pups (Dan Patch Av. between Cooper St. and Underwood St.): Batter-dipped and deep-fried hot dog on a stick
Texas Steak Out (Underwood St. between Randall Av. and Murphy Av.): Steak dinner on a stick, brisket sandwich
- Source: Minnesota State Fair