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Art & Wind Festival drew tens of thousands; staff cite 4,200 kites, expanded vendors and $175,000 in revenue
Summary
City staff told the Parks and Community Services Commission the 2025 Art and Wind Festival attracted roughly 40,000 visitors over two days, distributed 4,200 free kites, recorded 3,489 paid parking transactions and is projecting about $175,000 in revenue while exploring ways to expand sponsorship, marketing and parking options.
Steve (last name not specified), the department's recreation supervisor, presented a recap of the 2025 Art and Wind Festival to the Parks and Community Services Commission on June 11, outlining attendance estimates, vendor mix, partnerships and operational costs.
Steve said the festival — a free, family-oriented event drawing arts vendors, performing stages, kite teams, food courts and activity vendors — remains a signature city event. "The wind cooperated with us this year," he said, noting professional choreographed kite teams and a larger in-park presence for arts, kids activities and cultural food options.
Why it matters: the festival is the city's largest public event and both a civic branding opportunity and a budget item that relies on sponsorships,…
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