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County staff say 7 Stars festival is sold out; boards weigh light‑pole costs and emergency plans
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County staff and promoters reported the 7 Stars music festival is sold out with up to 23,500 attendees; staff are finalizing site, traffic and emergency plans and reported estimated seasonal lighting costs and power‑service questions that remain under review.
County staff told the board weekly coordination meetings are ongoing with 100x LLC, the event promoter for the multi‑day 7 Stars music festival at Oak Ridge and Lock and Farm properties. Staff said the event is sold out and preliminary planning estimates a maximum of 23,500 attendees.
Staff said logistics under review include site plans, traffic control and emergency‑services coordination. The event includes tent, car and RV camping and a range of on‑site services; staff said the event permit is circulating among approvers and a final sign‑off is pending.
Board members and staff also discussed outdoor lighting and power for event areas and for community holiday displays. County staff reported a prior lighting account charge for similar work at Lummiston was about $750–$800 for a season; the Nelly Ford example was cited at about $150 for a season. Staff said additional costs would include electric service connection fees from AEP and CVEC and any repairs to power supplies and brackets. Staff said they are awaiting updates from the utilities.
Supervisors emphasized public‑safety planning for a large event in the county and asked staff to confirm whether event reimbursements and contracts cover emergency‑services overtime; sheriff and EMS representatives confirmed oversight and that major events typically have reimbursable contract terms when revenue and contracts support it.
Ending: Staff will continue weekly planning with promoters, finalize the permit packet and return with any additional costs or requests for board action before the event.
