Gas to drive to the fairgrounds: $2.50
Parking within reasonable walking distance of the gates: $10.00
Adult admission to the Iowa State Fair: $8.00
A Coke to quench your thirst: $4.00
Driving 40 miles to go to the fair so you don't have to make a $5.00 "Hot Lip" chicken strip at home (that you could do for $2.00 a piece): Priceless!
