2019 State Fair Numbers Are In

According to a press release from Kim Lander at Montana Expo Park concerning the state fair, “…was a strong year with revenues in excess of $1,670,000.”

Here’s a recap from the press release:

  • “The Food Concessionaires grossed $725,788 a slight dip of 1.09% from 2018. The Food Concessionaires busiest day was the first Saturday of fair, grossing $116,033.”
  • “The Mighty Thomas Carnival set a record on both Saturdays during the fair. Saturday, July 27 hitting triple digits with revenue at $114,440 and $95,919 on the last Saturday. Over the course of the nine-day event, The Mighty Thomas Carnival grossed $645,468 which is up $3,302 from 2018.”
  • “Total paid guests at the 2019 Montana State Fair was 76,077 compared to 74,580 in 2018. The total revenue was $388,500. Fair Gate Admission was off by $4,470 from the 2018 Fair which was $392,970…”
  • “There were 5,223 exhibits to view brought to you by 700 exhibitors. The Junior Livestock Show and Sale continues to grow and this year the Junior Livestock Sale grossed $31,860.”
  • “There were 43 vendors from the state of Montana and a total of 43 vendors from out of state…Total booth spaces filled by the vendors exceeded 179 booth spaces.”
  • “Attendance for the 4-night event was 6,673 which was up from the 2018 attendance of 6,504. The total payoff for the PRCA Big Sky Pro Rodeo was $128,968.”
  • “Night shows produced $479,223.”
Item
2019
2018
2017
2016
Variance 
% +/-
Total Fair Revenue
$1,670,049
$1,650,443
$1,758,463
$1,551,364
$19,606
+1.18%
Fair Gate Admission ($)
$388,500
$392,970
$393,741
$361,561
$(4,470)
-1.13%
Fair Gate Attendance (#)
76,077
74,580
71,388
65,906
1,497
+2.00%
Food Concessionaires – Gross Sales
$725,788
$733,819
$721,119
$665,771
$(8,031)
-1.09%
The Mighty Thomas Carnival – Gross Sales
$645,468
$642,166
$622,879
$612,187
$3,302
+0.51%

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One Reply to “2019 State Fair Numbers Are In”

  1. GEORGE ANTHONY SCHULTZ August 18, 2019 at 11:22 PM

    ‘Liars Figure & Figures Lie’ Go Figure

    So another ‘Continuity of Corruption’ Election Cycle ? Eh ?
    & Nobody filed on June 17, 2019 to Oppose Incumbent Mayor Bob Kelly, right ? Or did they ?
    What happened on June 18 ?
    & What was reported by the local media ?

    Now The Elephant in the County/City is WHAT ???

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