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Response 1: ProjecUEvent *uescnptron The Bou,ers Field Fly-ln is a regional event designed to brirrg in private, e4rerimental, corporate and military aircraft as static display for aviation enthusiasts. 2021 would mark the inaugural borryers field Fly-ln as the 2020 event was cancelled due to Covid-19. We would draw on aircraft from the pacific north\,est and local agencies such as the DNR, CWU flight program, US Army, Airlift Northuest, Washington Pilots Association and others. The event r,rculd begin on Friday evening with a initial fly-in and VIP dinner located at Bowers Field. Saturday morning would open with a pancake breakfast and staging of incoming daily aircraft. We rmuld provide opportunities for sponsorship and educational booths for spectators and participants. There r,tmuld be a food vendors to provide lunch and snacks throughout the day on Saturday wilh the event closing late afternoon- The purpose of the Fly-ln is to increase Borrvers Field's regional impacl as an important asset to central Washington. Bowers Field provides a strategic location for the Washingion State DOT Aviation program, Department of Natural Resources Firefighting cre\ /s and a potential location for emergency evacuation or FEMA center if there is a catastrophic event on the coast or mountairr region. Not to mention it houses the only 4-year aviation program in the Pacific Northwest and has a substantial general aviation interest from private and corporate pilots. 2500 character linit List of lntended Use of Funds* $6000 for print, broadcast media, social media marketing $2000 Security, Transportation and Audio (Sound system) Equipment 2l Supporting Kittitas Couniy as a tourism destination 1. Atray from their place of residence or business and staying overnight in paid acconrmodations; 2. To a place fifty miles or more a\4iay from their place of residence or business for the day or staying overnight; 3. or from another country or state outside of their place of residence or business. You must provide the evidence utilized in determining your projections. Response 2.1 *Wry wor:ld lourists travel to ldtitas Couniy to attend your evenUactivitylfacility? Many travelers already stop at Bo\ €rs Field for refueling, recreational or business purposes. Many tourists, being aviation enthusiasts and pilots attend aviation events all over the country. We r.vruld be able io encourage tourists to travel to Kittitas County for many reasons, usually nice vreather in August, abundance of outdoor and recreational activities, food and beverage establishnrents within our county, historical purposes and for the fun of the event. lhe bulk of our marketing will be to the Seattle Metro area, Wenaichee. Moses Lake, Spokane, Walla Walla and the Tri-Cities all of which are 50+ miles away. Studies from the International Council of airshora,s indicate thal32% of all spectators travel from 40+ miles away and 12ok travel from 100 miles or more. Considering the success of the Moses Lake airshow in 20 1 9, and their continued effort for June of 2021 , u,e believe there is vast interest in aviation in our region. Our event being smaller and focused on general aviation will drawa smaller croud, hor,rrever we believe seeing 1500+ spectators is atlainable. The study also shows 44o/o of speclators r,ryere with an average of tuo children under the age of 18. With that information we plan to market to school age children and families for the trro-day event. 2500 character linrt