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Colorado State Fair included in elite groupColorado Numbers play an important role in the Colorado State Fair and the Carnival Warehouse just gave the fair a reason to celebrate. Carnival Warehouse has listed the Colorado State Fair as the 38th top fair in North America. The "Top 50 North American Fairs" drew a whopping 41,468,926 guests in 2007; the Colorado State Fair's role in that figure includes 485,038 fair fans. "The Colorado State Fair is in an elite group," said Chris Wiseman, Colorado State Fair General Manager. "The Fair Commission and staff dedicate themselves to offering a fun, family-friendly, educational summer event and being included on this list exemplifies their commitment to youth and agriculture." In 2005, the Colorado State Fair ranked 42nd on the list and rose to 38th in 2006. The ranking is based on attendance figures during the run of the fair. The Colorado State Fair offers 11 days of national music sensations, free entertainment and agriculture events. Another important number from Carnival Warehouse falls into the "Top Carnivals" category. Crabtree Amusements, out of Staples, Tex., placed an impressive 17th place on the list. Crabtree Amusements has been the official carnival of the Colorado State Fair for the last two years and will thrill crowds again during the 2008 Fair. "It is no surprise to me that Crabtree Amusements placed so high on the list," continued Wiseman. "We chose them because of their thrilling rides, expert knowledge of the industry, and their attention to safety." It's all about numbers: --Each year, nearly half-million people attend the Colorado State Fair in Pueblo, Colorado. 2007 Attendance: 485,038 (up 7 percent from 2006); 2006 attendance: 452,014. --The 2007 Colorado State Fair increased their net profit by $152,572 over the 2006 Colorado State Fair. --Exhibits of more than 4,100 livestock, 1,800 small animals, 800 horses and 7,800 general entry projects from crops to jellies can be seen at the annual event. --The Fair offers five nights of professional rodeo that pits man against beast as the original extreme sport thrills rodeo fans. --The Junior Livestock Sale broke records in 2007, netting over $412,000 for 4-H and FFA youth, an all-time record amount. --The first Colorado State Fair was held in 1872 and Colorado has only been a state since 1876, which means the Colorado State Fair is older than the state itself! For a complete listing of the Top 50 North American Fairs, visit www.carnivalwarehouse.com/lists/2007top50.asp. The 2008 Colorado State Fair runs from Aug. 22 to Sept. 1. For more information, visit www.coloradostatefair.com.
Date: 2/28/08
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