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Commission discusses Wildwood merchandise lineup for 30th anniversary
Summary
Commissioners reviewed potential Wildwood gear — ornaments, shirts, hats, water bottles and tote bags — and directed staff to narrow options and discuss colors and production at a later meeting.
Commissioners reviewed options for 30th‑anniversary Wildwood merchandise and generally supported offering a modest selection of items for sale at Celebrate Wildwood and other city events. Staff described items available through an existing vendor platform (Teespring) and options developed with local distributors.
Members expressed particular interest in ornaments (including a possible annual collectible ornament for the holiday tree lighting), water bottles, hats, crewneck sweatshirts, tote bags and stickers. Commissioners discussed product mix, price sensitivity, and whether to offer unisex cuts to limit inventory SKUs. Several commissioners suggested starting with modest inventory levels and testing demand at the September festival and other city events such as the winter market and farmers' market.
Staff agreed to narrow the product list and return with color choices and proofs at a future meeting. Commissioners also suggested pursuing local vendors (one named vendor discussed was Zoe’s Attic in Webster Groves) to explore options for lower-cost ornament types and to access on‑site graphic design support.
Clarifying details from the meeting: staff noted Teespring already hosts Wildwood items incorporating the 30th‑anniversary logo; commissioners recommended offering ornaments with the year and a small selection of apparel and accessories in unisex sizing for the initial run.
