San Rafael, CA – From June 30 to July 4, 91,349 people enjoyed the first in-person Marin County Fair in two years, including 25,093 who celebrated there on the Fourth of July. The overall attendance generated $1,891,705 in ticket revenue, up from 2019’s revenue of $1,511,760.
Fireworks explode over the fairgrounds.“The Fair’s theme – So Happy Together – was a perfect sentiment for the entire community after a two-year hiatus,” said Gabriella Calicchio, Director of Cultural Services for the County of Marin. “The outdoor fair was a great way to bring the fair back to Marin while still staying safe!”
Headline concerts by the Pablo Cruise, Sheila E., Sons of Champlin, Digable Planets, and George Porter Jr. and Dumpstaphunk entertained fairgoers each night. Fairgoers also delighted in fireworks all five nights, barnyard activities and demonstrations, hands-on art making, Community Stage performances, roaming grounds entertainment, fair food, and much more.
Some additional post-fair statistics:
- 4,910 children and 1,266 seniors admitted free on Kids & Seniors Free Day (June 30)
- 2,000 people took carriage rides in the barnyard
- Five 4-week-old piglets made their fair debut
- 2500 rainbow flags distributed during the Out at The Fair LGBTQ+ festivities
- 4,100 soft-serve ice cream cones served
- 127 eggs laid in Fur & Feathers tent
- 18 baby quail hatched during the five days of the fair
- 19 dogs competed in the sheep dog trials
- 1,200 kids participated in the sunflower coloring contest
- 2,800 organic lemonades sold
- 900 pounds of calamari served
- 11,800 water bottles saved from going into landfill due to the water refilling stations
- Four drag queens, 18 folklorico dancers, 22 ukulele players, and 34 Scottish bagpipers performed on the Community Stage
- Two happy fairgoers got a smooch from Sheila E. onstage
For more information, go to www.marinfair.org.