It has been revealed that visitors spent an estimated £10million at Nottingham’s historic Goose Fair in autumn 2024.
The ten-day event was held at the Forest Recreation Ground from Friday, September 27 to Sunday, October 6 last year.
Despite the tram strike on the first day of the fair, and torrential rain mid-week, Goose Fair still welcomed 493,200 visitors across the ten days.
Saturday, October 5 was the busiest day, attracting 110,442 people to the event. On average each person spent approximately £20 during their visit.
It is estimated that £1.2million was spent on transport, £2.9million on food and drink, and £5.9million on rides and attractions.
Data shows that 72% of attendees were from Nottinghamshire, and 28% were visitors from the rest of the East Midlands and further afield.
Since 2022 Goose Fair has been held over ten days. Approximately 100,000 more visitors have attended the fair each year since the last five-day event in 2019.
Cllr Sam Lux, executive member for Carbon Reduction, Leisure and Culture at Nottingham City Council, said: “Goose Fair’s visitor spend not only highlights its status as a major regional event but also brings a substantial economic uplift to the city.
“With its extended ten-day duration, the fair allows us to welcome even more visitors, driving growth in tourism, local businesses, and the wider economy.