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Can you fare well at quiz on fair?

Posted July 27, 2008 11:00 pm

Russell Lissau

Anna Marlin, 4, of Arlington Heights, enjoys an Italian ice from Granny Annie's at the Lake County Fair on Sunday. Paul Valade | Staff Photographer

The 80th annual Lake County Fair wrapped up Sunday, but that doesn't mean the fun has to end. See what you learned this past week by taking this quiz to test your fair knowledge.

1. Who was crowned Miss Lake County Fair this year?

A. Meredith Van Zeyl

B. Summer Zwicke

C. Martha Wayne

D. Selina Kyle

2. What was the name of the food booth at the front entrance of the fairgrounds?

A. The Hungry Heifer

B. Merle's

C. Buffalo Bill's Chuck Wagon

D. Tony's House of Clams

3. How many flavors of Italian ice were offered at Granny Annie's stand?

A. 4

B. 18

C. 12

D. 21

4. Meredith Schnelle's sunflower won a 3rd Premium ribbon in which division?

A. Horticulture

B. Grains and Hays

C. Pickles

D. Vegetables

5. Rick, the 256-pound Grand Champion Swine, was purchased and donated to what organization?

A. Margie Keller's Free Range Farm

B. Oscar Mayer

C. Johnsonville Sausage

D. Buffalo Bill's Chuck Wagon

Answers: 1. B, 2. C, 3. D, 4. D, 5. A

Meredith Schnelle's sunflower gets a few looks Sunday at the Lake County Fair. Paul Valade | Staff Photographer

Brea Beelow's swine, Rick, was named Grand Champion at the Lake County Fair. Paul Valade | Staff Photographer

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