What's your State Fair IQ?

How many ears of corn does the Corn Roast booth go through each day?

25,000 ears of corn

At what temperature is the corn at the booth roasted?

575 degrees

About how many ice cream treats are served at the Dairy Goodness Bar during the fair?

Approximately 182,000 ice cream treats

If measured by placing them end to end, how many miles of foot-long hot dogs are sold each year?

35 miles of hot dogs

What insect was blamed for reducing attendance at the 1875 fair?

Grasshoppers

How much butter is used to sculpt the likeness of Princess Kay of the Milky Way?

85-90 lbs

Throughout the year, how many animals are housed in the livestock barns on the fairgrounds?

Nearly 20,000 animals

During a typical year, how many gallons of milk are served at the All You Can Drink Milk Stand?

About 26,000 gallons

How many pounds of butter gets slathered on roasted corn ears each year?

4,000 lbs. of butter

How many pounds of ketchup do the Fresh French Fries stands go through each fair?

25,000 lbs.

How many chocolate chips does Sweet Martha's Cookie Jar use during the run of the fair?

54 tons of chocolate chips

What's the total number of corn dogs typically consumed each year?

365,000 corn dogs

What is the most popular flavor of pie entered in the baked goods competition?

Apple pie

What kind of animals compete in a costume contest at the fair?

Llamas and sheep

How many gallons of water does Ye Old Mill hold?

About 60,000 gallons

What special event took place at the fairgrounds on June 22, 1910?

The first airplane flight in Minnesota history

How many cookies can Sweet Martha's Cookie Jar produce in one day?

3 million cookies

How many dozens of mini-doughnuts are eaten each year at the fair?

Nearly 338,000 dozen

Which U.S. president gave one of his most famous speeches at the State Fair?

Theodore Roosevelt gave his "Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick" speech in 1901

How many baby animals are born at the CHS Miracle of Birth Center during the fair?

Nearly 200 animals