(Photo above of Leavenworth Summer Theatre by Visit Chelan County)
On Dec. 18, Chelan County commissioners approved the awarding of nearly $320,000 in lodging tax dollars to a variety of tourist-related organizations.
Lodging tax dollars are generated by local lodging establishments. In Chelan County, half the money generated in a year is allocated to six local chambers as well as Ohme Gardens, the Cascade Loop and TREAD. Another portion is used to operate the county’s Visit Chelan County campaign.
The remaining money is offered annually in the form of grants to tourist-related organizations, such as festivals and museums. The county’s Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) reviews these applications for the funding, making its recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners.
“LTAC budgeted $280,000 for this round of 2024 grant applications,” said Commissioner Tiffany Gering, who chairs the nine-member advisory committee. “The committee recommended allocating nearly $40,000 more because of the quality of applications that came in. These dollars are an investment in our communities and the organizations that play a vital role in our tourism-dependent economy.”
In 2024, 23 groups and nonprofit agencies will receive a portion of the $319,681 allocated in grants. They will use the money in a variety of efforts, from marketing and outreach to new and well-established festivals to museum exhibits and event guest speakers and entertainment. The recipients are:
Cascade Community Markets: $20,000 for the Leavenworth and Cashmere Community Farmers Markets
Cashmere Museum & Pioneer Village: $12,200
Chelan Boys Basketball Boosters: $1,580 for the East-West Classic Tournament
Icicle Creek Center for the Arts: $20,000 for Music in the Meadow Summer Concerts
Lake Chelan Arts Council: $5,500
Lake Chelan Bach Fest: $12,500
Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce: $10,000 for the Lake Chelan Wine and Jazz Festival
Lake Chelan Wine Alliance: $35,000 for the Experience Wine in Washington’s Paradise event
Leavenworth Summer Theater: $30,000 for the 30th anniversary season
Leavenworth Village Voices: $7,150 for 2024 Christmas choral performances
Manson Chamber of Commerce: $5,000 for a pickleball tournament
Northwest Accordion Society: $3,000 for the Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration
Numerica Performing Arts Center: $17,400 for marketing efforts for the 2023-2024 season
Stehekin Heritage: $3,500 for the Stehekin Guidebook
TREAD: $20,000 for the 2024 Washington State Trails Conference in Wenatchee
Two Rivers Medieval Faire: $4,351
Upper Valley Historical Society: $12,000 for the Greater Leavenworth Museum
Wenatchee River Bluegrass Festival: $15,000
Wenatchee River Institute: $8,000 for the Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest
Washington State Autumn Leaf Festival Association: $15,000
Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce: $20,000 for the Rails and Ales event in Wenatchee
Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center: $25,000
Wenatchee Valley Velo Club: $17,500 for the annual Tour de Bloom cycling event
LTAC calls for grant applications twice a year. Events and marketing grants open annually on Sept. 1 and are due on Oct. 15. Capital grants open annually on Feb. 1 and are due on March 15. Watch the Chelan County website for the upcoming call for capital grants.
Last Updated: 01/29/2024 04:07 PM
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Assessor's Office Community Meeting: Leavenworth and Lake Wenatchee
Posted by: Chelan County Assessor
Chelan County Assessor Wes Cornelius invites property owners and all interested parties to attend one of four community meetings scheduled this spring throughout the county.