HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007 08 13 Informational 102 Hometown Harvest Special Event
COMMISSION AGENDA
August 13, 2007
Regular Meeting
Informational
Mgr./ Dept.
Authorization
ITEM 102
REQUEST:
The Parks and Recreation Department wishes to inform the City Commission
about the schedule for the Winter Springs Hometown Harvest Special Event.
PURPOSE:
To purpose of this item is to inform the City Commission about the schedule
of the upcoming Special Event.
CONSIDERATIONS:
. The Parks and Recreation has established the schedule for the 2007 Hometown Harvest
Special Event.
. Last year the city conducted a very large and successful Fall Hometown Harvest Special
Event.
. $ 50,000 was budgeted for this event in FY 06/07.
. $ 28,261.30 was spent for last year's event.
. There is current $ 21,738.70 in the FY06107 Budget for the event.
. Parks and Recreation has put together a 2007 Hometown Harvest Event for Saturday,
October 20,2007 from 5:30 pm to 10 p.m. in the Town Center at the estimated cost of the
$21,000.
. The event includes the following:
o Main Stage, Sound System and Lighting.
o Musical Talent Petticoat Express & Jamie Roberts and Showdown.
o Tents, Tables, and Chairs.
o Restroom Trailer Facility and Port-a-Johns.
o Hay Wagon Rides
o Children's events including Pumpkin Painting, Face Painting, and Popcorn.
o All attendees will receive unique give-a-way items.
o The event will conclude with a good 10-minute fireworks display.
Agenda Item 102
August 13, 2007
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FUNDING:
$ 21,738.70 is budgeted in FY 06/07 Parks and Recreation Community Events -7260-54800-90500.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Informational Only.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment # 1
Winter Springs Hometown Harvest
Attachment # 2
Hometown Harvest 2007 Budget
COMMISSION ACTION:
ATTACHMENT #1
WINTER SPRINGS HOMETOWN HARVEST
The City of Winter Springs invites you and your family to attend the Hometown Harvest
on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2007 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:10 p.m. in the street (North Tuskawilla
and Blumberg Boulevard) of the Winter Springs Town Center. Put on your Jeans, Boots,
and Western Duds and join us for lots of Country Fun.
Park at the Winter Springs High School Parking Lot and head on over to the Town Center
for a good ole Country Time. There will be plenty to do as there will be a Hayride for
anyone whom appreciates a Night on the Town. Kids will have an opportunity to paint a
Pumpkin to take home, have their Face Painted, and enjoy lots of Popcorn and Give-a-
Ways.
Magic 107.7 FM will be on hand to start up the music and entertainment as Morning
Show Personality, Dave Collins and Leslye Gail will introduce the Petticoat Express
from the stage from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. This group ofladies will offer one of the more
entertaining shows you have ever seen there will be lots of comedy, singing and audience
participation. Jamie Roberts and Showdown will crank up the music at 7:00 pm. Their
sound is a mix of storytelling and a lively dance mix of Country Music. A special group
of dancers will also direct the dancing in the street crowd through several popular steps
and moves. Their will also be range of Street Entertainers such as the popular Cowboy
Stilt walker and Rope Twirlers.
Grab a bite to eat and drink at any of the Town Center Restaurants and Vendors.
The evening will end with a good 10-minute fireworks show for all to enjoy.
There is no cost for the event so bring the whole family and enjoy the fun.
For more information, contact the City of Winter Springs Parks and Recreation Special
Event Office at (407) 327-6593 or 327-6597.
ATTACHMENT #2
Hometown Harvest 2007 Budget
Entertainment
Petticoat Express:
Stage Entertainment (2 hours)
Stage (Sound and Lighting)
Line Dance (Instruction)
Cowboy Magician (6 to 8 PM)
Western Stilt Walker (6:30 to 8:30 PM)
Cowgirl Rope Trickster (6 to 8 PM)
Fireworks (8-10 Minute Display)
$ 1,050.00
$ 2,500.00
$ 2,500.00
$ 400.00
$ 350.00
$ 350.00
$ 400.00
$ 4,500.00
Kids Activities
Pumpkin Painting
Giveaways
$ 500.00
$ 1,000.00
Restrooms
Luxury Flush (Trailer & Handicap Unit)
$ 1,500.00
Hayride
Hay
Trailers (3 Additional)
Pumpkins
Decoration
$ 1,000.00
$ 500.00
$ 1,500.00
$ 1,000.00
Misc.
Light Towers (4)
Flashrite (Message Board)
American Audio Visual (Search Light)
$ 260.00
$ 500.00
$ 500.00
Total:
$ 20,310.00