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9129t22,11:13AM Response 2.1 * LTAC Clerk Review Why would tourists travel to Kittitas County to attend your evenUactivity/facility? As mentioned, vintage markets are extremely popular across the nation and shoppers willtravel miles and miles to catch the next show. Ellensburg's centralized location in Washington encourages visitors to travel from all corners of the state. We hear often of how shoppers meet up in Ellensburg to come to the show and make a weekend of it. The love for shopping vintage and upcycled along with all the that our County has to offer makes it the perfect place to hold the show. The show dates are in the fall and in the spring, which are both a beautiful time to travel to our valley. Shoppers are encouraged to come enjoy the show, enjoy the beauty, and take in all the other wonderful things in our County. 2.1 and 2.2 Projection: I estimate that 55% of my attendees will be tourists coming from more than 50 miles away and that 15o/o of them will stay in overnight paid accommodations. Having the funds to advertise my show has helped draw those that are 50 miles or further from Ellensburg. lf I receive funding this year, I anticipate a 3-5% increase to my attendees that live the 50 miles or further. Based on the options of my market I have connected with many online groups and like events that I will be using the funds to further those relations and other advertising focused in those areas. 2.1 and 2.2 Evidence: Based on my survey from the recent show, 53% of shoppers were from 50 miles or more and 15o/o of those stayed in paid accommodations and 39% stayed in other accommodations. The vendors had 35% from over 50 miles away. The attendees range from age 20 and under to 60 plus with the majority being female. A lot of them heard of the show through Facebook and advertising in their areas through other media such as: newspaper and magazine ads. Based on survey results, most heard about the show by the advertising which I was able to expand through this application process and funding. 2.3 Projection. Based on past surveys, 1% is projected from out of State or Country. 2.3 Evidence: At this time, I have no evidence of this particular area as my survey shows a result of less than 1o/o of my attendees that provided such information. I will adjust my marketing areas trying to improve this percentage for 2023. 2500 character limit lf-app-'16-03.co.kittitas.wa.us/Forms/form/submission/history/77656/85651?hideHeader=true 5t14