The Economic Impact of the Wyoming State Fair and Fairgrounds
Holland, Morgan
Holland, Morgan
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The WSF has celebrated Wyoming’s culture since its founding in 1905. Held on the Wyoming State Fairgrounds in Douglas, WY each year in August, the WSF showcases agriculture, craftsmanship, entertainment, and culture from around the state. In addition to the many exhibitions,
competitions, and shows held during the fair, the state fairgrounds play host to events year-round, including rodeos, demolition derbies, agriculture and trade shows, equine events, and many others.
The WSF and non-fair events held at the fairgrounds contribute to the economy of Converse County through both fair operations and visitation. The WSF has an annual budget of approximately $1.8 million, which it uses to pay full-time employees, contractors, and seasonal workers, maintain fairground property and equipment, and buy supplies needed to host events. This spending has ripple effects in Converse County that are estimated in this report using input-output modeling.
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2024-07-01
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state fair,ecomic impact,Wyoming State Fair,fairgrounds