The midway menu is full of history. See how much of it you know — you’ll get the answer and the story after each question.
The American Fair Food Quiz
0 / 61. Cotton candy was co-invented in 1897 by someone with which profession?
2. “Fairy Floss” was the original name for which fair treat?
3. The modern corn dog was popularized at which fair?
4. The ice cream cone is famously said to have been invented at which 1904 event?
5. Which dessert is the Wisconsin State Fair most famous for?
6. The State Fair of Texas hands out an annual award for the wildest new fried food. What’s it called?
However you scored, the only real way to study is in person. Find a fair near you and do your fieldwork — one corn dog at a time.
