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Council asks for more detail before approving $250,000 funding request for Food & Wine Festival
Fredericksburg City Council · December 16, 2025
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Summary
Fredericksburg's Food & Wine Festival organizers reported higher attendance and digital reach and requested $250,000 in hotel occupancy tax funds for 2026 marketing; council praised results but asked for a detailed expense breakdown and deferred the funding decision to Jan. 6.
Organizers of the Fredericksburg Food & Wine Festival presented an annual report and a request for $250,000 in hotel occupancy tax (HOT) funds to support expanded marketing and new programming in 2026, including a proposed restaurant week and a national public‑relations push.
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