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Response 2.1 *l4rhy wald tourists travd to lfttitas County to attend youi evenVactivitylfacility? <br />As the largest public event for KEEN, WindFall will continue to showcase central <br />Washington at the height of the fall season. <br />Hard cider is the nation's fastest growing beverage and that industry continues to <br />gain fans from around the country. Washington State is a hoihouse of cideries and <br />is globally knoran as the apple capital of the ra,orld. <br />We have done this event iwice now and Ciderhouses are now asking WindFall if <br />they may attend. Musicians are asking WindFall how they can get a chance on the <br />stage. Conrmunity members are asking how they can get involved. <br />We are fortunate to raork with veteran music festival producers, Chinook <br />Entertainment, and add the Chinook "Where Great Music Meets the Great <br />Ouidoors" eperience to the event. <br />ln 2019 u,e rr,elcomed: <br />Head for the Hills from Boulder, Co., Fort Defiance from Nashville, Young Feller <br />from Leavenrrr,orth, and Ellensburg's oiiwr Killdeer String Band. <br />Equal parts craft cider tasting and outdoor conce{, WindFall appeals to a wide, <br />adult audience. Travelers around the stale have identified a newdestination event <br />wfiere they can "meet in the middle" with friends who live on the opposite end of l- <br />90. <br />ln 2019 ue vr,elcomed event participants from Portland, Missoula, South Dakota, <br />Seattle, Tri-cities, Wenatchee, British Columbia, California, Coeur D'Alene, <br />Spokane, Renton, Bonney Lake, Kirkland, lssaquah, and Nebraska. <br />2019 attendance data is attached <br />2500 character lin'il