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Board approves $1,200 to support Bridal Arrow barbecue event as organizers outline expansion
Summary
Board voted to provide $1,200 for the Bridal Arrow barbecue event after organizers reported a successful first year, estimated attendance and plans to expand to a two-day festival at Central Park with a 'People's Choice' component.
Event organizers told the board that the inaugural Bridal Arrow barbecue event exceeded expectations and that they plan to expand the event in 2025. The organizer said the first-year event had "approximately 3 to 500 people," included 33 competing teams from five states, 12 merchandise vendors, and 3 food trucks, and that organizers are planning a two-day program with entertainment and a civic "People's Choice" prize to draw more community participation.
"We had approximately 3 to 500 people," the organizer said when summarizing attendance and asking the board for continued support. Board members discussed sponsorship language and whether sponsorship money would affect city fee waivers; staff explained sponsorship packages typically include stage costs but do not automatically waive other city fees.
A board member moved to approve $1,200 to support the Bridal Arrow event; the motion was seconded and carried in a roll-call style vote. Voting responses recorded in the meeting were all 'yes' from the members called during the vote. Organizers said they will continue planning and pursue additional sponsorships, hotel partnerships and an entertainment sponsor to grow the event and encourage hotel stays.
The approval was procedural and limited to the funding request presented to the board; organizers were asked to return with updates on event logistics, vendor placement and marketing.
