Economic boost of county fairs

By Metro Creative

County fairs might be all about fun, but they’re also great for local economies.

A team of economic analysts affiliated with the University of Minnesota Extension found that every dollar invested in county fairs provides a return in spending of $4.43. That’s a significant economic boost that can be especially valuable to communities looking to rebound from difficulties related to the pandemic.

The analysts surveyed both vendors and fairgoers, asking each about the strategies that were effective and those that weren’t. The analysis also determined that the popularity of county fairs remains high, as 90% of respondents indicated they were satisfied with their fair.

— Metro Creative