Fair ATTENDANCE By the numbers

The 162nd Canfield Fair’s attendance numbers were down more than 40,000 from 2007. The biggest hit was a result of rainy weather the first two days, fair board officials said.

WEDNESDAY

Aug. 29, 2007: 25,311

Aug. 27, 2008: 14,690

THURSDAY

Aug. 30, 2007: 41,278

Aug. 28, 2008: 25,062

FRIDAY

Aug. 31, 2007: 50,287

Aug. 29, 2008: 40,572

SATURDAY

Sept. 1, 2007: 80,455

Aug. 30, 2008: 74,936

SUNDAY

Sept. 2, 2007: 82,931

Aug. 31, 2008: 83,045

MONDAY

Sept. 3, 2007: 62,730

Sept. 1, 2008: 63,881

TOTAL

2007: 342,992

2008: 302,186

Source: Canfield Fair Administrative Office