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