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Metropark reports $2.26 million in fair revenues, attendance of about 216,900; sponsorships rise
Summary
Metropark staff told the County Commission that the recent fair generated $2,263,921.24 in total revenue with reported attendance of 216,904 and a net surplus just under $600,000; staff cited competition from an air show and late act bookings for lower night-show sales and said a talent-buyer RFP is planned for next year.
Metropark staff reported to the County Commission on Sept. 12 that the recent county fair brought in $2,263,921.24 in total revenues and recorded attendance of 216,904, figures the presenter said were close to last year’s totals.
“We were at $2,263,921.24 for our total revenues,” the presenter said, and later reported gated admissions of $593,105.97. The presenter also said net profit was “just just shy of 600,000.” Commissioners and staff noted the figures remain subject to final expense entries.
Staff and commissioners pointed to competing local events — notably an…
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