Visitor Spending Increases in Kewaunee County

Crescent Beach & Boardwalk. Photo by Bob Kuhn.

The Wisconsin Department of Tourism reports that direct visitor spending rose to $17.6 million in 2016 for Kewaunee County, which is up from $17.4 million in 2015. The good news comes as Kewaunee County prepares for its summer tourism season that includes hosting Wisconsin Farm Technology Days for the very first time. The state’s largest agricultural show traditionally draws more than 45,000 attendees over its three-day duration and Kewaunee County couldn’t be more excited to have the event.

“This is our time to shine and give these visitors a reason to return, keep the registers ringing and help us have an even greater economic impact for the state,” said Jennifer Schneider, Kewaunee County Tourism Coordinator/Public Information Officer.

Last year, Kewaunee County had a 1.04 percent increase in direct visitor spending. It was one of 56 counties to see an uptick, aiding in $700 million in additional revenue for the state.

And, with hopes of enticing more visitors to check out Kewaunee County and greeting them when they arrive, the county recently relaunched the tourism website, visitkewauneecounty.com and is in the process of scheduling installation for new “Welcome to Kewaunee County” signs on highways 29, 54 and 42.