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Pickleball, wrestling and novelty activities get mixed reviews; commission to refine placement and scheduling

5451264 · July 23, 2025
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Summary

The commission reviewed ancillary activities: pickleball tournament (25 teams), Brew City Wrestling (large draw but younger crowd and high tent costs), golf simulator (low turnout). They recommended reconsidering timing, vendor placement and whether some activities should be free or treated as paid vendor attractions.

Commission members reviewed non-headline activities at the July festival and reported mixed outcomes: the pickleball tournament attracted 25 teams (short of a 40-team target) and got television exposure; Brew City Wrestling drew a large, younger crowd but the tent and production costs were high; a golf simulator attraction had low participation and did not offset costs under its revenue…

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