Abstract
In Minnesota, more than 90 county fairs take place (Explore Minnesota Tourism, 2017), each with its
own characteristics and flavor. The Beltrami County Fair is held in Bemidji during the second week of
August. Like many county fairs, it features 4-H exhibits, talent shows, open class exhibits, live music,
and kid’s activities.
The Beltrami County Agricultural Association was interested in better understanding both Fair attendees and the event’s economic and cultural value. In 2018, the Association hired University of Minnesota Extension to complete this analysis. The project aimed to assist management decisions,
enhance the Fair, and maximize community benefits.
In total, the Beltrami County Fair generated an estimated $1,070,281 of economic activity in 2018. The
Beltrami County Agricultural Association spent $241,531 to host the Fair. Thus, for every dollar
invested by the Agricultural Association, $4.43 of additional spending was generated in the county.
own characteristics and flavor. The Beltrami County Fair is held in Bemidji during the second week of
August. Like many county fairs, it features 4-H exhibits, talent shows, open class exhibits, live music,
and kid’s activities.
The Beltrami County Agricultural Association was interested in better understanding both Fair attendees and the event’s economic and cultural value. In 2018, the Association hired University of Minnesota Extension to complete this analysis. The project aimed to assist management decisions,
enhance the Fair, and maximize community benefits.
In total, the Beltrami County Fair generated an estimated $1,070,281 of economic activity in 2018. The
Beltrami County Agricultural Association spent $241,531 to host the Fair. Thus, for every dollar
invested by the Agricultural Association, $4.43 of additional spending was generated in the county.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Publisher | University of Minnesota Extension Service |
| Number of pages | 33 |
| State | Published - Mar 2019 |