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City signs $74,000 contract with O'Neil Events to manage Camp Leavenworth festival
Summary
The commission approved a $74,000 contract with O'Neil Events and Marketing to manage the 2026 Camp Leavenworth festival, the city's signature event; staff and the vendor described plans for entertainment, carnival options and vendor outreach.
The Leavenworth City Commission approved a $74,000 contract with O'Neil Events and Marketing to manage the 2026 Camp Leavenworth festival.
Parks and Recreation deputy director Bridal Bailey and community development manager Christy Lee presented the contract recommendation, saying O'Neil has managed the event for several years. Kelly of O'Neil told commissioners the 2025 event drew the highest attendance on record and that staff is exploring larger acts, improved vendor outreach and possibly a carnival, though carnivals are costly and harder to secure.
Commissioners asked about sponsorship-service logistics and how on-site activations would be handled. Bailey said much of the sponsor work is servicing and implementation rather than solely selling sponsorships. Commissioners approved the contract by voice vote.
Staff said O'Neil will meet with the festival committee to refine entertainment, vendor and sponsorship plans and will report progress to the commission at future meetings.
