LT2025-008 ELLENSBURG MUSIC FESTIVAL CLTAC

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3| Impact Response 2.1: Why would tourists travel to Kittitas County to attend your event/activity/facility?* The festival showcases a broad array of music genres, making it appealing to a wide audience. The new name and event structure now features blues, rock, soul, funk, folk, and even country music, offering something for every taste. Performers range from renowned acts to up-and-coming talent, providing festival-goers with an eclectic mix of sounds. The diversity in musical genres allows visitors to explore new artists while enjoying their favorite styles. Ellensburg's charm lies in its small-town ambiance, and the festival takes full advantage of this by spreading performances across multiple venues, including art galleries, restaurants, and outdoor stages, all within a few blocks of each other. This walkable format allows visitors to experience the local culture, enjoy food and drinks at local eateries, and take in the scenic beauty of the historic downtown. The ease of access between venues creates a relaxed, immersive atmosphere where visitors can stroll from performance to performance, making the experience enjoyable and stress-free. As the next answer shows, a majority of our post-COVID ticket purchases are from non-local attendees who indicate their zip code is more than 50 miles from Ellensburg. 2500 character limit Response 2.2: Describe the prior success of your event/activity/facility to attract tourists.* Via TicketTomato, our ticketing vendor, we collect EVERY zip code and address for each attendee. This is the most accurate data we’ve been able to provide the committee to date. 2024: 526 total tickets with 65% out of county, 35% Kittitas County (mostly 98926) 2023: 717 total tickets with 72% out of county, 28% Kittitas County (mostly 98926) 2022: 696 total tickets with 63% out of county, 37% Kittitas County (mostly 98926) 2500 character limit Application Questions: Part 2