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SC;pQES.,.ToTyo KITTITAS VALLEY EVENT CENTER <br />__�'..' ••_ = t4,1�E. �' COIL. Home of the Kittitas County Fair and Ellensburg Rodeo <br />XiTTFrAS VALLEY „�° y 901 E. 71h Ave, Suite 1, Ellensburg, WA 98926 <br />�1'Pyj� 'hZf EventCenter@co.kittitas.wa.us <br />Office (509) 962-7639 <br />KITTIT.%SC(1lIY'CY Fax (509) 962-7010 <br />AGENDA STAFF REPORT <br />AGENDA DATE: April 1, 2025 <br />ACTION REQUESTED: Request to Approve a Resolution to Adopt Amendments to Rates <br />at the Kittitas County Fair <br />BACKGROUND: Several rates have been reviewed to help offset rising expenses and <br />maintain expected levels of service. The Fair Family Pack has increased <br />in value due to rising costs of included items, making a price adjustment <br />to this promotional offer appropriate. Additionally, implementing a <br />higher admission fee during the Fair encourages attendees to purchase <br />tickets in advance, which helps reduce processing fees and minimizes <br />costs for ticket sellers. <br />RV site rates have remained unchanged for the past 12 years, even <br />though the value of the included parking pass has doubled to $100 with <br />the introduction of Premium Parking in 2024. Furthermore, RV park <br />operational costs have nearly doubled over the last decade, reinforcing <br />the need for a rate adjustment. <br />An increase in the late entry fee is also recommended to encourage <br />timely entries. The volume of late submissions has grown to the point of <br />overwhelming the Fair office, negatively impacting other critical fair <br />preparation work. The timing of the last review or update of this fee is <br />unclear, indicating the need for reassessment. <br />The Kittitas County Fair Board has also explored the potential benefits of <br />offering free admission on Monday of the Fair —a historically low - <br />attendance day. A free admission incentive is expected to boost <br />attendance, reduce staffing needs for ticketing, and increase vendor and <br />carnival commissions, making the day more financially beneficial <br />overall. This change would also provide added value for our event <br />partners by enhancing foot traffic and engagement. <br />INTERACTION: Board of County Commissioners <br />Kittitas Valley Event Center <br />Kittitas County Fair Board <br />RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the BOCC Approve a Resolution to Adopt <br />Amendments to the Rates at the Kittitas County Fair. <br />