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Response 2.1: Why would tourists travel to Kittitas County to attend your evenUactivity/facility?* The fesiival showcases a broad array of music genres, rnaking it appealing to a wide audience. The new name and event structure now feaiures 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 artisls while enjoying iheit favorite styles. Ellensburg's charm lies in its small-town ambiance, and the festival iakes full advantage of this by spreading performances across multiple venues, including art galleries, restaurants, and ouidoor stages, all within a few blocks of each other. This walkable format allows visitors to experience ihe 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 characte. limii Response 2.2: Describe the prior success of your evenuactivity/facility to attract tourists, * Ma TicketTomato, our ticketing vendor, we colleci EVERY zip code and address for each aitendee. This is the most accurate data we've been able to provide the committee io date. 2024: 526 total tickeis with 65% out of county, 35% Kiititas County (mostly 98926) 2023:717 total ticketswilhT2o/o outof county,28o/oKiltilas County(mostly98926) 2A22:696 total tickets with 63% out of county, 37% Kittitas County (mostly 98926) 2500 characler lirnil Application Questions: Part 2 o 3l lmpact