Publications

Setting the stage : a community-based festival and event planning manual [2016]

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Whether starting up a new festival or event or wishing to grow an existing one, this manual has been developed to be a fill-in-the-blank tool for organizers to help them plan, implement and then... More ≫

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Whether starting up a new festival or event or wishing to grow an existing one, this manual has been developed to be a fill-in-the-blank tool for organizers to help them plan, implement and then evaluate their event. The manual is divided into standalone sections that can be given to each major team member, outlining their specific duties. Each section includes general guidelines, checklists and worksheet templates which can easily be customized for a specific event.

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Festivals and events tourism growth program : program guidelines

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The Festivals and Events Tourism Growth Program makes funding available to eligible organizations that deliver festivals and events to work with a third-party consultant to evaluate the festival... More ≫

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The Festivals and Events Tourism Growth Program makes funding available to eligible organizations that deliver festivals and events to work with a third-party consultant to evaluate the festival or event, identify tourism growth opportunities, and set clear steps towards growing the visitor experience, tourism revenues, visitation and organizational capacity. The result will be a Festival/Event Tourism Growth Plan that will help the organization realize the full tourism potential of its festival or event.

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Guidelines : survey procedures for assessment of on-site spending at gated events and festivals

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These documents include guidelines and sample forms and questionnaires. The guidelines are designed to allow organizers of small and medium sized fairs, festivals, and events across North... More ≫

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These documents include guidelines and sample forms and questionnaires. The guidelines are designed to allow organizers of small and medium sized fairs, festivals, and events across North America to produce credible and consistent inputs for estimating their tourism economic impact and/or estimates of on-site spending, with limited assistance from professional consultants. These guidelines are most appropriate for events and festivals with 50,000 or fewer "net" attendees.

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Guidelines : survey procedures for assessment of on-site spending at ungated or open access events and festivals

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These documents include guidelines and sample forms and questionnaires. The guidelines are designed to allow organizers of small and medium sized fairs, festivals, and events across North... More ≫

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These documents include guidelines and sample forms and questionnaires. The guidelines are designed to allow organizers of small and medium sized fairs, festivals, and events across North America to produce credible and consistent inputs for estimating their tourism economic impact and/or estimates of on-site spending, with limited assistance from professional consultants. These guidelines are most appropriate for events and festivals with 50,000 or fewer "net" attendees.

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Agri-tourism : rural festivals and special events

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The purpose of this fact sheet is to introduce agri-tourism festivals and special events as opportunities for farm and ranch managers within rural agricultural regions. This overview focuses on... More ≫

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The purpose of this fact sheet is to introduce agri-tourism festivals and special events as opportunities for farm and ranch managers within rural agricultural regions. This overview focuses on the key management issues associated with developing and operating festivals and special events in Alberta. The fact sheet is intended to help farmers, ranchers and rural agricultural communities make a thorough assessment of the key factors that will influence the success of their venture.

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