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Brews and Bites organizers report slow early sales, add speakeasy and costume contest to boost attendance
Summary
Organizers told the Spark Committee that ticket sales for Brews and Bites were 329 (about 27% of capacity) and described new promotions — a Captain's Quarters speakeasy, a costume contest and expanded marketing — to increase sales before the Oct. 18 event.
Organizers of Brews and Bites told the Spark Committee on Sept. 3 that early ticket sales are lagging and that staff will add promotional features, including a paid speakeasy and a costume contest, to try to increase attendance ahead of the Oct. 18 event. Anne Fishney, special events staff for the Parks and Recreation Department, said current ticket sales are 329, “which is only 27% sold out.”
The event currently has 38 vendors confirmed. Fishney described a new paid “Captain’s Quarters Speakeasy,” sponsored by Dino’s Pub: for $20 attendees will receive two specialty-cocktail tokens, access to…
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