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9129122, 10:47 AM <br />Response 2.1* <br />LTAC Clerk Review <br />Why would tourists travel to Kittitas County to attend your evenuactivity/facility? <br />since we know visitors enjoy the small-town feel of a 4th of July tucked away in <br />the mountains, our goal is to capitalize on this interest, developing an event that <br />encourages visitors to stay through the extended week to include Monday night <br />and celebrate with the locals on Tuesday. lt is important to note that there are <br />several organizations/businesses that contribute to the overall success of the <br />Pioneer Days celebration - not just the chamber of commerce. All preces working <br />together make it the event that it has become. lt is because we have multiple <br />organizations working together that we are able to create a draw throughout the <br />state. We see this as an opportunity to punctuate the strong community <br />connection between Kittitas County and it's travelers- welcoming visitors, friends, <br />and family to experience it with us. <br />With the coordination of efforts to create a strong event these are the activities at <br />the time of this grant writing associated with this event. lt is not uncommon for <br />other events/activities to "piggyback" on this event. <br />Large parade down first street <br />3 on 3 Basketball Tournament consisting of over 70 teams <br />Multiple street markets <br />Cornhole tournament <br />EntertainmenvActivities provided by the cle Elum Downtown Association <br />Entertainment provided by local business and organizations (historically the <br />Eagles and Mike's Tavern) <br />Live entertainment on July 4th at Memorial Park <br />Food/Beer Garden on July 4th at Memorial Park <br />Small kids zone/carnival at Memorial park <br />Fireworks show on July 4th. - <br />*subject to approval of Fire Chief <br />Because of its close proximity this event also promote the events happening in <br />Roslyn and Ronald over the same period - most notably the Ronald Heritage <br />Festival as well as Roslyn Riders Family Fun Play Day. <br />Using the central washington outdoor website we would actively promote <br />Pioneer Days, in addition to the 4th of July related events happening in Ellensburg <br />(ie Patriot Night) <br />2500 character limit <br />lf-app-16-03.co.kittitas.wa.us/Forms/form/submission/history/77425l85639?hideHeader=true 6/15