Delaware State Fair and Facilities

• Harrington, Delaware
• 2004 Fair July 22 – 31
• Delaware’s largest week-long annual event
• 325,000 plus paid attendance for state fair
• More than 2 million visitors annually
• $1 million plus entertainment budget for fair
• Facility has undergone $40 million in capital improvements since 1998
• Property features 125,000 square feet in exhibit space plus:
  • State Fair
  • The Centre Ice Rink
  • Midway Slots
  • Quillen Arena
  • Exhibit Hall Dover Building
  • Wilmington Grand Stand and Concert Facility
• Host of Delaware’s largest consumer shows
• $300,000 plus marketing budget for fair
• Estimated $5 million market budget for site events year-round
• Live horse racing 10 days annually during fair
• 330 Acre Site
• Established 1919
• Facility leased for consumer shows 90% of weekends throughout year
• 325 event dates annually
• 93% rate “Delaware State Fair Experience” as outstanding
• 71% of all attendees age 25 – 54
• Entertainment for 2004
  • Toby Keith Concert — July 28
  • Kenny Chesney Concert — July 25
  • Rascal Flatts Concert — July 31
  • Hillary Duff Concert — July 26
  • Stained Concert — July 24
  • Spirit of the Dance Show — July 29
  • Demolition Derby — July 27 & July 30
  • Monster Truck Show — July 23
  • Hollywood Stunt Show — July 27
  • Kids World — Daily
  • Free Entertainment Stage — Daily
  • Max Science Farm Yard Fun — Daily
  • Spectacular parade — Daily
  • PRO BOTS – Oscar the Robot — Daily
  • Wild West Express — Daily
  • Petting Zoo — Daily
  • Carnival and Midway Rides — Daily