Money, Weather Impact Fair Business
Thousands have flocked to the State Fair, but they’re not dishing out as much cash as they did last year.
On Friday, attendance was up from last year, but vendors still said that they’re not raking in as much money.
“It’s really down this year, everybody can tell the difference, I think,” said 37-year veteran vendor Willard Andrews, Choplin’s Owner.
And fairgoers are keeping a tight grip on their cash.
“Eating as little as possible, notice no drink,” said Fairgoer Patty Varga.
“Just not spending as much, eating a hotdog verses a steak sandwich stuff like that, eliminating a lot of games, we are doing that,” said Fairgoer, Tim Glenn.
For vendors, raising money to help others has been a little disappointing.
“So far it hasn’t been that good, I guess because of the economy and a little bit of the weather,” said Marco Espindola, he was volunteering to raise money for the Healing Place of Wake County.
And for those trying to make a living, it’s also been a tough year at the fair.
“It’s a lot of hard work, a lot of hours, it effects your pocket book,” said Andrews.
But even if people skip a hotdog or only eat one meal at the fair this year - they’re still showing up and spending what they have.
“Honestly the economy’s not that bad, we’re still able to go out and eat and have fun and I think prices are up just a little bit but if things are so horrible and we’re so destitute, why are we here? Because this is an important part of our lives and we’ll do what ever it takes, we are Americans, we keep going,” said fairgoer Eric Lundberg.
Vendors said they can usually make up for a rainy day, but with only one day left of the fair - they’re not sure that will happen this year.
But with sunshine in the forecast, most vendors are staying optimistic until the fair closes tomorrow.
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