Trempealeau County Fair Mission Statement
To create educational, social, and economic opportunities that promote the citizens and businesses of our county and communities; in an atmosphere of education, competition and entertainment.
To create educational, social, and economic opportunities that promote the citizens and businesses of our county and communities; in an atmosphere of education, competition and entertainment.
2014 Trempealeau County Fair
July 24 - 27th
July 24 - 27th
Presidents Message on Carnivals
In 2012, the Trempealeau County Fair did not have a carnival. This was not for lack of trying, in fact quite the opposite. Several of us on the fair board worked vigorously to attract a carnival, only to be told they were already booked. The fact is the carnival industry has gone through major consolidation. Smaller carnivals are leaving the business because they cannot make enough money at smaller shows like our fair.
The best way to explain the carnival situation is to use numbers. In talking to carnivals they would like to gross somewhere between $25,000 and $30,000 for the 4 days. Sounds like an awful lot, right? They have to pay their people 7 days a week, move their equipment from location to location, make repairs, advertise, pay their other bills, etc. They are a business, and like all others, they need to make money. We do not know their costs, but we have to respect that they know their
business and this is what they need to make.
Here is a recap of the income generated by carnivals at the Trempealeau County Fair over the past few years:
Year Carnival Gross Income(total sales)
2011 K & M Rides Less than $3700
2010 Spectrum Amusements Less than $4500
2009 Chippewa Valley Rides About $6000
2008 Chippewa Valley Rides About $6000
The four-year average is $5,050 per year. That's total sales, which means the revenue generated by the carnivals at our fair are 5 - 6 times lower than what most carnivals need to be profitable.
The fair board has been trying to attract a carnival every year for the last 3 years. We welcome any kind of help in the endeavor that anybody can offer us. Last year, we used “The Big E” from La Crosse. We wanted to offer something for the kids, so we sought them out.
The Trempealeau County Agricultural Society, is not profiting from operating the fair, we are working purely to continue this great educational event. If you have any ideas that might be of help, please consider contacting us using the contact section on this website. If you have questions, comments or concerns regarding the 2013 carnival, or lack there of, we encourage you to contact us.
Kellen Nelson, President
The best way to explain the carnival situation is to use numbers. In talking to carnivals they would like to gross somewhere between $25,000 and $30,000 for the 4 days. Sounds like an awful lot, right? They have to pay their people 7 days a week, move their equipment from location to location, make repairs, advertise, pay their other bills, etc. They are a business, and like all others, they need to make money. We do not know their costs, but we have to respect that they know their
business and this is what they need to make.
Here is a recap of the income generated by carnivals at the Trempealeau County Fair over the past few years:
Year Carnival Gross Income(total sales)
2011 K & M Rides Less than $3700
2010 Spectrum Amusements Less than $4500
2009 Chippewa Valley Rides About $6000
2008 Chippewa Valley Rides About $6000
The four-year average is $5,050 per year. That's total sales, which means the revenue generated by the carnivals at our fair are 5 - 6 times lower than what most carnivals need to be profitable.
The fair board has been trying to attract a carnival every year for the last 3 years. We welcome any kind of help in the endeavor that anybody can offer us. Last year, we used “The Big E” from La Crosse. We wanted to offer something for the kids, so we sought them out.
The Trempealeau County Agricultural Society, is not profiting from operating the fair, we are working purely to continue this great educational event. If you have any ideas that might be of help, please consider contacting us using the contact section on this website. If you have questions, comments or concerns regarding the 2013 carnival, or lack there of, we encourage you to contact us.
Kellen Nelson, President
2013 Fair Schedule
Thursday, July 25th through Sunday, July 28nd, 2013
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Thursday
9:00 am 10:00 am 4:00 pm 5:00 pm 7:00 pm 9:00 pm Friday 8:30 am 9:30 am 10:00 am 10:00 am 10:00 am 4:30 pm 7:00 pm 7:30 pm 9:00 pm Saturday 8:00 am 8:00 am 9:00 am 10:00 am Noon Noon Noon 1:00 pm 2:00 pm 3:00 pm 4:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:30 pm 9:00 pm Sunday 7:00 am 8:00 am 9:00 am 10:00 am 10:30 am 11:00 am Noon 1:00 pm 2:00 pm 3:30 pm 4:00 pm |
Exhibits in place Judging begins-cultural arts Junior Goat Show Junior Horse Gymkhana OPENING FLAG CEREMONY Talent Show Crowning of 2013 Fairest of the Fair Junior Dairy Show Junior Llama Show Junior Horse English & Driving Junior Rabbits Judging Cultural Arts: Junior & Open Junior Swine Show Steve Russel Comedian/Juggler Truck and Tractor Pull Family Movie Family Day at the Fair! Junior Beef Show Junior Poultry & Caged Birds Junior Horse Trail Class Magician - Isaiah Foster Antique Tractor Pull Pedal Tractor Pull Open Dairy Show Junior Sheep Show Junior Western & Costume Pie Baking Contest Pat Carlson - Kids Music Junior Livestock Auction Pat Carlson - Folk Singer Demolition Derby Family Movie Horseless Horse Junior Halter/Showmanship Junior Cat Show Classic Car Show Ecumenical Church Service Horse Pull 4-H Showcase Singers Little Britches & Dress a Calf Ag Olympics Herdsmanship and President's Trophy Exhibits Released |
Youth Building Youth Building Sheep Arena Horse Arena Farm Progress Arena Farm Progress Arena Farm Progress Arena Farm Progress Arena Llama Arena Horse Arena Small Animal Building Farm Progress Arena Entertainment Tent Grandstand Entertainment Tent Inflatables 11:00 am to 9:00 pm Farm Progress Arena Small Animal Building Horse Arena Entertainment Tent Grandstand South of Dairy Barn Farm Progress Arena Sheep Arena Horse Arena Log Cabin Entertainment Tent Farm Progress Arena Entertainment Tent Grandstand Entertainment Tent Horse Arena Horse Arena Farm Progress Arena South End of Fairgrounds Rafters on Midway Horse Arena Farm Progress arena Farm Progress Arena Log Cabin Area Farm Progress Arena |
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