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Main Street reports bigger turnout for hibernation days and upcoming summer festivals
Summary
Main Street told the council that recent 'hibernation days' had about 97 5K runners and that pickleball teams rose to 26; organizers are planning a Latino festival on August 1 and a National Night Out event on August 4.
A Main Street representative (speaker 3) reported to the council that the recent 'hibernation days' event attracted what staff described as 'probably the most successful we've had in recent years,' with about 97 runners in the 5K and growth in the pickleball tournament to 26 teams including out-of-town participants.
The speaker said organizers hope increased foot traffic will bring more visitors to the square and mentioned plans for a photo-tourism project—stenciled spots for courthouse photos tied to the Main Street social page—along with an August 1 Latino festival and a National Night Out event on August 4. "We also have a Latino festival coming up on August 1. So planning is underway," the speaker said. Staff encouraged participation and noted more activities than the previous year.
Councilors thanked Main Street for the events and discussed scheduling congestion in some weeks when multiple events occur.
