Hodag Country Fest starts on Thursday, and with the annual festival come tens of thousands of country music fans. Executive Director of the Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce, Bill Clow says Country Fest has a big impact on the local economy.
“Even though the majority of people are staying on the grounds of Country Fest.. Camping there.. They come into town to have dinner occasionally, the come into town to get gas or to buy supplies at the different stores. So it does have a big impact.”
Clow says whether fest attendees are camping or staying at hotels, the local economy is impacted. He also says the Country Fest organization spends a lot of money locally to pull off the festival every year, which also has a positive impact on the economy here in Rhinelander.
Hodag Country Fest will run from July 7th through the 10th.
