Economic Impacts of Special Events
Fondue Fest Economic Impact
An analysis of the economic impact of the 2018 Downtown Fond du Lac Fondue Fest, based on data collected from vendors, attendees, and local businesses via survey. Special thanks to the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation for their assistance in analyzing the data.
2019 Fondue Fest Economic Impact Report
Chili Crawl Economic Impact
An analysis of the economic impact of the Downtown Fond du Lac Chili Crawl, based on data collected from ticket sales data and businesses and customer surveys. Special thanks to the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation for their assistance in analyzing the data.
2019 Chili Crawl Economic Impact Report
2018 Chili Crawl Economic Impact Report
2017 Chili Crawl Economic Impact Report
Farmers Market Economic Impact
An analysis of the economic impact of the 2018 Downtown Fond du Lac Farmers Market, based on data collected from vendors, businesses and customer surveys. Special thanks to the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation for their assistance in analyzing the data.
The economic impact of the 2018 market season is estimated to represent:
- $600,000 in additional economic activity and 2 jobs in downtown.
- $1.5 million in additional economic activity and 12 jobs in the Fond du Lac Metropolitan area.
- Over the course of the season, the market generated $350,000 in total estimated sales to market vendors, a 9% increase over 2017!
- Saturday market visitor spending generated an additional $151,000 in downtown retail sales over the season.
- The market also contributes to the community in non-monetary ways, including the 3,554 pounds of donated food, nearly $4,000 worth of volunteer time and more than 20,000 individuals who participated in various health, fitness and educational events and demonstrations taking place at the market over the course of the season.
Full details of the analysis are available in the link below.
2018 Farmers Market Economic Impact Report
2017 Farmers Market Economic Impact Report
2016 Farmers Market Economic Impact Report
2015 Farmers Market Economic Impact Report
Shop Small Marketing Campaign Economic Impact
An analysis of the economic impact of the 2018 Downtown Fond du Lac Shop Small Marketing Campaign, based on data collected from ticket sales data and businesses and customer surveys. Special thanks to the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation for their assistance in analyzing the data.
2019 Shop Small Marketing Campaign Economic Impact Report
2018 Shop Small Marketing Campaign Economic Impact Report
Wine Walk Economic Impact
Analysis of the economic impact of the Downtown Fond du Lac Wine Walks, based on data collected from ticket sales data and businesses and customer surveys. Special thanks to the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation for their assistance in analyzing the data.
2019 Holiday Wine Walk Economic Impact Report
2018 Wine Walk Economic Impact Report