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How could the Venardos Circus's presence in Asheville and Weaverville affect Buncombe County?

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Circus presence may boost local commerce in Buncombe County The return of Venardos Circus to Asheville Tanger Outlets, following its temporary relocation to Weaverville during the 2024 Helene flooding, is actively working to boost local business. The circus encourages guests to shop and dine at nearby businesses, and has partnered with The Hop Ice Cream for a limited-edition flavor. Since the circus remains at Tanger Outlets through October 25, this influx of visitors and associated spending is expected to provide a positive economic lift to the surrounding towns within Buncombe County.

Reported by 1 independent outlet Written Oct 11
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  • Venardos Circus moved its performances to a temporary location in Weaverville following Helene in 2024.wlos.com
  • The circus is back at Asheville’s Tanger Outlets and will remain there through Oct. 25.wlos.com
  • Venardos has partnered with The Hop Ice Cream on a limited-edition flavor.wlos.com
  • The circus is encouraging guests to shop and dine at nearby businesses.wlos.com

Why it matters

The economic health of Buncombe County relies heavily on local commerce and tourism. Large, touring attractions like Venardos Circus bring significant, albeit temporary, foot traffic and spending into the county's towns, providing a direct injection of revenue into local shops and restaurants.

This effect is particularly relevant given the recent disruption caused by the Helene flooding, which required the circus to temporarily relocate to Weaverville. The circus's current efforts to promote local businesses help mitigate the economic impact of such regional disasters.

What we don't know yet

  • How much additional revenue is the circus generating for local businesses?
  • Will the circus's partnership with local vendors extend beyond the current run?

What would change this answer

The circus extends its run past October 25The positive economic impact on Buncombe County would be extended, increasing the size of the effect.
Local businesses fail to capitalize on the increased foot trafficThe intended boost to local commerce could be diminished, reducing the size of the effect.

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