LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Officials with the Arkansas State Fair released total attendance numbers and indicated future plans in a Monday announcement.
Officials said attendance on the last day of the fair was 50,000 people, with 473,601 total guests attending overall during its 10-day run.
Saturday, the fair’s last day, was marked by a strong storm front crossing the state. Officials said the weather led to a brief closure that night.
Friday had exceptionally high attendance, officials said, with the entire run having a steady flow of attendees. Officials attributed this to crowds taking advantage of weekend promotions.
“This is always a bittersweet day,” said fair general manager Tiffany Wilkerson. “We pour our hearts into this event all year long, and it’s incredible to watch the fairgrou