HomeMy WebLinkAbout03. 2019 CSE Funding Council Presentation_10.31.182019 Special Event Allocations-Strategic Overview
Commission on Special Events
November 6, 2018
COMMISSION ON SPECIAL EVENTS
Barry Davis
Chair, Commission on Special Events
Mark Gordon
Vice Chair, Commission on Special Events
Samantha Biszantz
Rayla Kundolf
Marco Valenti
Alison Wadey
Kim Newbury-Rediker
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2018 CSE Successes
•Based on independent third-party survey data, the 2018 to date total direct economic
impact is $15,378,495.75 million on an investment of $453,000 for the CRC and EE
categoreis. (15 events surveyed thus far)
•That’s an average of $33.95 payback ratio per funding dollar.
•Diverse board with representation from: lodging, real estate, retail, restaurant and chamber
offers varied view points and experiential perspectives.
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2019 Newly Funded Events - Community, Recreation & Cultural Events
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Vail Craft Beer Classic & Rocky Mountain Burger Battle
Funded: $70,000
Dates: 6/23 - 6/25
Event Description:
•Team Player Productions proposed new event Rocky Mountain Burger Battle to be combined with their
3rd annual Vail Craft Beer Classic
•Date change in 2019 to create separation from GoPro Mountain Games and competitor events
Apres Vu
Funded: $45,000
Dates: 3/22 – 3/24
Event Description:
•To bring world class music and activities to Vail that will attract a mix of young professionals and
dynamic families. Music will connect with a broad range of guests from age 18 to 40.
•Two nights of world class live music at Ford Park, a Saturday afternoon event on Vail Mountain that is
anchored around an event at the base of the Black Forest Ski Race course where a
costume ski race will be taking place and a Sunday morning brunch.
2018 Newly Funded Events – CRC Continued…
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10th Mountain Parade
Funded: $24,000
Dates: Three to four events on Fridays beginning January 3 through President’s Weekend
Event Description:
•Torchlight ski down parade on Friday evenings beginning at 6:30pm. Skiers will be dressed in 10th
Mountain Division costumes skiing Pepi’s Face and finishing in the Gondola 1 skier yard.
•Ski down will be accompanied with announcers, videos, celebration at the Expriss Lift House, and
finish with a parade to the 10th Mountain statue in Slifer Square.
2019 Vail Skating Festival
Funded: $20,000
Dates: 12/13 – 12/15
Event Description:
•Includes two free skating shows at Arrabelle and Solaris ice rinks
•The Ice Spectacular at Dobson Ice Arena will include performances by Olympic and National
champions.
2018 Newly Funded Events – CRC Continued…
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Family Après Ski at Lionshead-Vail
Funded: $13,290
Dates: Four to five Saturdays beginning 12/22
Event Description:
•Similar to the summer Vail Family Fun Fest, this new event will be free and take place at the Arrabelle
on Saturdays from 3:30pm – 5:30pm
•This event is targeted to our guests and families as they come off the mountain. There will be kids
parades, costumes, storytelling, and more for families to enjoy
Roundup River Ranch – Superhero Ski Day
Funded: $2,500
Dates: 3/9
Event Description:
•Superhero Ski Day raises awareness for Roundup River Ranch, uniting the many people touched by a
child with a serious illness.
•Individuals and groups compete to raise funds through social media, email and
traditional peer to peer fundraising methods.
2018 Newly Funded Events – CRC Continued…
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Vail Film Festival
Funded: $18,000
Dates: 8/23 – 8/25
Event Description:
•The Vail Film Festival returns in 2019 shifting from their usual April dates to the need time of late
August
$20.19 Vail-Beaver Creek Restaurant Week
Funded: $15,000
Dates: 5/24 and 9/27
Event Description:
•Vail Chamber and Business Association took over operations of the event in 2018 and will continue to
run the event in 2019
•New in 2019 is the addition of a second week long restaurant week over Memorial Day Weekend
2018 Newly Funded Events – Education & Enrichment
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CampSight: An Innovation + Marketing Unconference
Funded: $10,000
Dates: 4/10 – 4/12
Event Description:
•CampSight is an innovation and marketing camp for outdoor-inspired brands, visionaries and
storytellers. It's an "unconference" designed to get people out of the box and into the community
•Attendees get connected with each other on the slopes, in the local coffee shops and at the local
restaurants and bars
•They are inspired through high-level sessions, keynote talks and workshops and learn new skills to
drive results through hands-on, highly interactive workshops, coffee meetups and outdoor activities
Global Solutions Forum
Funded: $5,000
Dates: 10/16 – 10/18
Event Description:
•Inspires high school students through field studies in ethical leadership through partnerships
with NGO’s and non-profits working in conditions of poverty
2018 Newly Funded Events – EE Continued…
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Alpine Journeys: Through the Lens (Colorado Ski Museum)
Funded: $5,000
Dates: Begins 12/20 with programming on numerous dates through April
Event Description:
•Presentations and films include Chris Anthony, Abandoned ski documentary, Dr. Jon Kedroski, and the
opening of the Warren Miller exhibit.
Project Funway
Funded: $4,000
Dates: 2/9
Event Description:
•This unconventional fashion event challenges amateur designers to create unique garments out of
anything but fabric and send them down a runway to be critiqued by expert judges. The challenge is to
raise funds for E•ƒ(ec).
2018 Newly Funded Events – EE Continued…
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Eagle River Valley Prevention and Family Education (Eagle River Youth Coalition)
Funded: $2,500
Dates: Numerous programs between 1/1 and 12/31
Event Description:
•The event will support youth prevention education, collaboration, family education, and early
intervention services to benefit the lives of Town of Vail residents.
•The Eagle River Youth Coalition works with all schools, youth-service providers, mental health
providers, local businesses, and law enforcement to ensure that youth needs are met.
Looking Ahead: 2018 Strategies & Actions
•Review existing event scorecard criteria and event categories for RFP process
•Encourage evolution of successful existing events
•Address areas for improvement with event producers
•Identify additional event needs at the right time
•Remain mindful of event attendance volumes
•Continue commitment to fund independent, 3rd party
surveys for designated events
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