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City recognizes 'Flavors of Fairfield' promotion and awards dining‑prize winners
Summary
Development services staff reported 27 participating restaurants in a three‑month promotion that generated an average of about 38.7 visits per business and drew 68% of visitors from outside Fairfield; three grand‑prize winners received $1,000 gift cards.
Eva Joseph, development specialist for Fairfield’s development services department, summarized the three‑month 'Flavors of Fairfield' promotion at the Sept. 8 council meeting. Joseph said 27 restaurants and bakeries participated, the program produced about 45 total business visits (average ~38.7 visits per business as stated in the presentation), and 68% of visitors came from outside Fairfield. The promotion included prize drawings; three grand‑prize winners each received $1,000 gift cards to Jungle Jim’s and were recognized onstage.
Mayor and council members thanked Joseph and partner organizations, including Jungle Jim’s and the Fairfield Lane Library (used as prize pickup locations), and noted the program’s role in attracting regional visitors to local businesses. No action or appropriation was taken at the meeting related to the promotion.
