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Item At A Glance: Irish Fair of Minnesota Visitor Profile 2014(University of Minnesota Tourism Center, 2014)Results from 475 Irish Fair of Minnesota attendees using a convenience sample in August 2014; full report available onilneItem Profile of 2007 Irish Fair Attendees(University of Minnesota Tourism Center, 2007) Schuweiler, Andrea; Schneider, Ingrid E.Festivals and special events benefit both local communities and visitors. Community festivals of short duration contribute to the celebration of local culture, identity, and place. Festivals also enhance exposure, awareness, profitability and image of the host community, as well as serve as a vehicle for other development (Felenstein & Fleischer, 2003; Getz, 1991; Hall, 1992; Nicholson & Pearce, 2001). To maximize benefit and enhance events, organizers need to continually assess and evaluate their event and its market.