Events and Attractions in Kittitas County
Document Type
Oral Presentation
Campus where you would like to present
SURC Ballroom C/D
Start Date
16-5-2013
End Date
16-5-2013
Abstract
The goal of the project was to complete a gap analysis of events and attractions in Kittitas County in order identify a focus for future development. This poster provides the results of an analysis of the categories, scope, draw, and audience of events and attractions. Data were collected from community organizations, specific attractions and events, and relevant publications. Ellensburg has 28 annual events representing a broad spectrum of interests and visitors. Event categories include: (a) western, (b) family oriented, (c) beer and wine, (d) sales and retail, (e) recreation, and (f) other (i.e. Burnout in Kittitas). The events were evenly distributed among these categories with a slight higher number that were western themed. However, western events do not seem to be conflicting or saturating the number of events offered. The variety of western events may help Ellensburg maintain the unique sense of place, rodeo town. By taking an inventory of the nonevent attractions in Kittitas County, it is apparent that although there is a lot offered there are also gaps, especially in the number and size of built attractions. Attraction categories included (a) western, (b) microbreweries and wineries, (c) entertainment, (d) recreation, (e) education and heritage, and (f) music and art. Attractions were fairly evenly distributed with a slight higher number in the categories of microbreweries and wineries and education and heritage. While there are many built attractions attracting niche markets none of them have large mainstream appeal.
Recommended Citation
Tate, Jessica and Mushlitz, Lindsey, "Events and Attractions in Kittitas County" (2013). Symposium Of University Research and Creative Expression (SOURCE). 49.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/source/2013/posters/49
Poster Number
37
Additional Mentoring Department
Recreation and Tourism
Events and Attractions in Kittitas County
SURC Ballroom C/D
The goal of the project was to complete a gap analysis of events and attractions in Kittitas County in order identify a focus for future development. This poster provides the results of an analysis of the categories, scope, draw, and audience of events and attractions. Data were collected from community organizations, specific attractions and events, and relevant publications. Ellensburg has 28 annual events representing a broad spectrum of interests and visitors. Event categories include: (a) western, (b) family oriented, (c) beer and wine, (d) sales and retail, (e) recreation, and (f) other (i.e. Burnout in Kittitas). The events were evenly distributed among these categories with a slight higher number that were western themed. However, western events do not seem to be conflicting or saturating the number of events offered. The variety of western events may help Ellensburg maintain the unique sense of place, rodeo town. By taking an inventory of the nonevent attractions in Kittitas County, it is apparent that although there is a lot offered there are also gaps, especially in the number and size of built attractions. Attraction categories included (a) western, (b) microbreweries and wineries, (c) entertainment, (d) recreation, (e) education and heritage, and (f) music and art. Attractions were fairly evenly distributed with a slight higher number in the categories of microbreweries and wineries and education and heritage. While there are many built attractions attracting niche markets none of them have large mainstream appeal.
Faculty Mentor(s)
Barbara Masberg