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Metropark reports about $2.26 million in fair revenues; attendance near 216,900, organizers outline improvements

County Board of Commissioners · September 12, 2023
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Summary

Metropark staff told the County Board of Commissioners that total fair revenues were $2,263,921.24 with gated admissions of $593,105.97 and attendance of about 216,904. Presenters cited competition from an air show for lower night-show sales and outlined staffing, shade and booking changes for next year.

Metropark staff presented a financial and operational recap of the recent county fair on Sept. 12, telling the County Board of Commissioners that total revenues were $2,263,921.24 and regular gated admissions were $593,105.97. Stoney, who led the report, said attendance was about 216,904 and that the event’s net profit was “just shy of $600,000.”

Why it matters: the fair represents a major seasonal draw and revenue source for the county and sponsors. Organizers told commissioners the figures were close to last year’s record and that a stronger sponsorship push and operational changes…

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