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.”