With 45,000 attendees and an impact of $4,054,926,108, Fernando Rambaldi's management buried the model of deficit events
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The 6th National Lomito Festival in La Calera marked a milestone of financial efficiency in Parque Icardi. The municipal administration achieved the event's sustainability by charging admission for the first time in its history. This strategic decision made it possible to reverse the logic of statism that usually finances large-scale shows with indiscriminate public funds.
Example of fiscal efficiency without deficit festivals
The economic balance showed a surplus of $1,423,385 after covering expenses of $313,344,000. Total revenues amounted to $314,767,385, driven by ticket sales, parking, food trucks, and private sponsors.85.3% of attendees supported charging for tickets to guarantee the autonomous financing of the festival.
EL intendente Rambaldi junto al jurado que seleccionó al ganador del mejor lomito del festival.
The ticket price, set at $8,000, was considered affordable by 94.1% of visitors. The administration optimized resources by attracting $85,066,024 through sponsorships and $69,235,000 in fees from food trucks.
Injection of $4 billion for the private sector
The total economic impact reached $4,054,926,108, doubling the monthly budget of La Calera's administration. The activity boosted 50 food trucks and filled almost all available hotel rooms. Local artisans and fair vendors reported significant profits, strengthening the entrepreneurial ecosystem of the Córdoba region.
Intermediate institutions such as clubs and neighborhood centers also captured resources through active roles in the organization. The flow of 60,000 people in the city over the weekend validated the municipal logistical capacity. 98.0% of visitors expressed their intention to return to the town after the experience.
Los ingresos totales ascendieron a $314.767.385, impulsados por la venta de entradas, estacionamiento, foodtrucks y sponsors privados.
Other festival figures
User satisfaction was overwhelming: 75.4% of participants gave the highest rating of 5 stars. Critical aspects such as cleanliness and security received positive ratings above 79%. 95.6% of attendees considered that the prices of products on the grounds were reasonable.
Security remained under strict control, which allowed 50.2% of attendees to come as a couple and 39.9% to come with their children. The "Viví La Calera" program completed one year, consolidating the city as a tourist destination. The success of the festival confirms that fiscal order and quality in service are compatible and profitable.
El flujo de 60.000 personas en la ciudad durante el fin de semana validó la capacidad logística municipal.
