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Edmond approves $100,000 in lodging tax support to host inaugural Route 66 Beach Sprint Rowing Festival
Summary
Council approved three items to host the inaugural Route 66 Beach Sprint Rowing Festival at Arcadia Lake in August 2026, including a $100,000 lodging‑tax sponsorship and a quality‑event resolution; staff said the festival ties to Olympic beach sprint rowing and has partner support from UCO and US Rowing.
The Edmond City Council voted unanimously to authorize support for the inaugural Route 66 Beach Sprint Rowing Festival at Arcadia Lake in August 2026.
Visit Edmond director Jennifer Thornton asked the council to approve three items: (1) a budget amendment to spend $100,000 in lodging tax dollars to host the event, (2) a resolution seeking a state ‘quality event’ designation that could make the event…
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