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Response 2.1-1.Away fromtheir place of residence or business and staying overnight in paid accormodations; <br />Projection Workshop attendees will fly in from other states (possibly even foreign countries). <br />This year our "Music of Leo Kottke"workshop (MOLK)has registrants from 18 <br />different states:AK,AZ,CA,CO,ID,IL,MI,MN,NH,NV,NY,OH,OR,SC,VA,VT, <br />WA,and Wl.The workshop runs Sept.26 thru 28,and many will leave on Sunday <br />the 29th.This means at least a minimum of 2 night stay,often 3 nights,and <br />possibly 4 nights. <br />2500 character lirrit <br />Response 2.1:The list above is given because of the online ticket information that is given at timeEvidence*of purchase from the current event we are holding this weekend;September 25-29. <br />We fill it will be just as diverse for the 2020 event;which we will be able to analyse <br />through our website,online tickets,registration etc. <br />2500 character linit <br />Response 2.2:2.To a place fifty niles or rrore away frorntheir place of residence or business for the day or staying overnight; <br />Projection The 2020 MOLK brought in the highest turnout in its 12 year existence,with 48 <br />registrants.Of these,only 7 (-15%)were from within a 50 mile radius of <br />Ellensburg.Marketing and promotional will be stronger next year,and there also <br />may be a "first ever"workshop ("The Music of Michael Hedges").An estimate of 50 <br />attendees,of which 85%are beyond 50 miles away,is 42 attendees outside a 50 <br />mile radius.(We are aiming for an even higher turnout -50 is a conservative <br />estimate.) <br />In addition,note that MOLK had 4 instructors from out of the area (Wl and CO)- <br />these are not included in the preceding figures. <br />Leo Kottke is one of the top names in the world in acoustic guitar.Our "Evening <br />with Leo Kottke concert"sold out the 600 seat Dr.Wayne S.Hertz Symphony Hall <br />at CWU.Of those who purchased tickets,there were a total of 150 online orders. <br />39 of these were from patrons outside of 50 miles of EIIensburg.Factoring in local <br />ticket sales (-25%of tickets sold),an estimate 15%of ticket sales for a world class <br />performer like Leo Kottke are expected be from outside a 50 mile radius of <br />Ellensburg.For a show selling 600 tickets,this yields approximately 90 people <br />coming from outside the 50 mile radius for the event. <br />2500 character lirrit <br />Response 2.2:Please see above. <br />Evidence *2500 character linit <br />Response 2.3:3.or from another country or state outside of their place of residence or business. <br />Projection Please see in the write up above,includes other countries and states in <br />description.We anticipate the same types of interested visitors for the 2020 event. <br />2500 character lirrit <br />Response 2.3:See above <br />Evidence *2500 character lirnt <br />Application Questions:Part 2 <br />3|Measuring Results <br />What tools will you use to measure your event's impact on tourism?Please be specific and provide examples.Include the <br />following information: <br />A.Is your projectlevent year-round or is it seasonal or date-specific?Go to definitions of terms. <br />B.What strategies will you employ to assure you are attracting tourists from at least 50 miles away? <br />C.What strategies will you use to assist in marketing all of Kittitas County as a tourist destination with your <br />event/project funding request?