It's Fair time!! I thought I'd publish some fun facts about the Fair today, so here goes:
- The first Minnesota State Fair was held in 1859
- The Minnesota State Fair is the largest 12 day event in North America, attracting approximately 1.7 million visitors annually
- A record 1,790,497 people attended the fair in 2009
- The daily attendance record was set in 1995 when 225,249 people visited
- It's the third largest event in the country and the second largest State Fair in the country (right behind the Texas State Fair)
- The Fairgrounds cover 320 acres
- The Fair has been held in its present location since 1885
- The first airplane flight in Minnesota history was at the Fair in 1910
- Legendary Horse Dan Patch set the world harness racing record at the Grandstand in 1906
- John Phillip Sousa composed "Minnesota March" and performed it at the Fair in 1927
- The Midway features more than 30 rides and 50 games of skill, plus 30+ rides at the Kidway
- There are over 100 acts features at the numerous free entertainment venues and the Fair spends over $500,000 annually on those performers
- The Miracle of Birth Center is the birthplace of nearly 200 calves, lambs and piglets during the 12 days
- There are over 5,000+ entries on display in the Creative Activities annual exhibition of handicrafts, baking and canning
- Nearly 25 local radio and television stations broadcast live from the fairgrounds daily
- More than 450 foods are available at 300 food concession stands
- There are over 60+ foods on a stick
And lastly, speaking of the food……yesterday's Star Tribune listed some of the calories of my favorite foods….
- Corn Dog 350 Calories
- Cheese Curds 1140 Calories
- French Fries 310 Calories
- Mini Donuts 720 Calories
- Foot Long Hot Dog 540 Calories
- Chocolate Chip Cookes 580 Calories
Wish they wouldn't have done that! Oh well….it's once a year!
Jeri Pischke, Tender Heart Transitions 
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