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If you could invest in something that was good for the community and made good business sense,
WOULD YOU?
Please consider this EVENT PROFILE as a unique opportunity to do just that.
Event Name: Troutdale Bite and Bluegrass Festival
Date and Time: July 12, 2008
Event Description: A one day event in downtown Troutdale showcasing 8 bands playing a truly engaging
and purely American genre of music called "Bluegrass Music"
Food Vendors compliment existing restaurants and shops along the main street of downtown Troutdale to
provide an atmosphere of relaxed activity and simple family fun that once defined American communities.
"Pickers" (small groups of musicians) are welcome to gather with one another in locations throughout
downtown Troutdale's restaurants, shops and streets.
Produced in association with: West Columbia Gorge Chamber of Commerce
Troutdale Bite and Bluegrass Festival Committee
MARKET DEMOGRAPHICS:
Bluegrass listeners have increase in number by 75% since 1985, representing more than 80 million people.
Some other interesting facts are:
Investing in this event is SMART BUSINESS.
EVENT HISTORY & PURPOSE
This is the 3rd Annual Troutdale Bite and Bluegrass Festival produced with the intent of promoting
Bluegrass music in ways that:
ATTENDANCE:
Estimates are at about 2500-3000.
Visit us online: www.TroutdaleBiteAndBluegrass.com
If you could invest in something that was good for the community and made good business sense,
WOULD YOU?
Please consider this EVENT PROFILE as a unique opportunity to do just that.
Event Name: Troutdale Bite and Bluegrass Festival
Date and Time: July 12, 2008
Event Description: A one day event in downtown Troutdale showcasing 8 bands playing a truly engaging
and purely American genre of music called "Bluegrass Music"
Food Vendors compliment existing restaurants and shops along the main street of downtown Troutdale to
provide an atmosphere of relaxed activity and simple family fun that once defined American communities.
"Pickers" (small groups of musicians) are welcome to gather with one another in locations throughout
downtown Troutdale's restaurants, shops and streets.
Produced in association with: West Columbia Gorge Chamber of Commerce
Troutdale Bite and Bluegrass Festival Committee
MARKET DEMOGRAPHICS:
Bluegrass listeners have increase in number by 75% since 1985, representing more than 80 million people.
Some other interesting facts are:
- 67.7% are homeowners
- 29% are more likely to have a college degree
- 63.3% generally between the ages of 25 - 54
- 115% are likely to play a musical instrument
- 27% likely do things on the spur of the moment
- More likely to read the New Yorker, Newsweek or Money Magazine
- Active people that enjoy camping, sports, recreation and outdoor activities
- Do-it-yourselfer's who enjoy doing home improbements
- Pet owners.
Investing in this event is SMART BUSINESS.
EVENT HISTORY & PURPOSE
This is the 3rd Annual Troutdale Bite and Bluegrass Festival produced with the intent of promoting
Bluegrass music in ways that:
- Foster community appreciation and participation in the art form
- Introduce public to Troutdale businesses and the area
- Showcase features of Troutdale's community
ATTENDANCE:
Estimates are at about 2500-3000.
Visit us online: www.TroutdaleBiteAndBluegrass.com
Sponsorship