1996/04/03 Airport Association Brewfest RequestMAY - !_
Kalispell City Airport Association
655 Lang Creek Road
Marion, MT 59925 (406) 858-2200
April 30, 1996
Mr. Al Thelen, Acting City Manager
City of Kalispell
P. O. Box 1997
Kalispell, MT 59903-1997
Dear Al,
I am writing in behalf of the Kalispell City Airport Association (KCAA) regarding the
1996 Kalispell Brewfest the Association plans to hold on Sunday, July 14 from 1:30 PM. to 5:00
PM. Last year's event was the first and was a great success in many ways.
The Brewfest, which was held on the soccer field located on the west side of Kalispell
City Airport, came off without a hitch... if you don't count the downpour we all scurried under
cover from. There were 17 breweries represented plus one cider company and a variety of soft
drinks were provided by local distributors. Um -pa -pa music was played by the lively, Bavarian
Echos. A pig roast provided all -you -can -eat pork and all the trimmings. It was a first class event
in every way, complete with a spotless clean-up which was accomplished within one hour after
the event closed by the volunteer staff.
The KCAA sponsored the Brewfest as a charitable event to help the City airport and the
Sports Association. After all bills were paid last year there was less than $600.00 in the account
which was left there for start-up money for this year's event. We are expecting attendance to
double this year to around 800. Revenues from this year should be sufficient to allow a sizable
donation.
The soccer field location provided not only the perfect area for the brewfest but ample
parking and safe access for pedestrians and auto traffic as well. We would like to hold this
year's event in the same location. One of our committee members has checked with the soccer
association and the date is clear to use the field. We have had nothing but positive feedback
from everyone who attended or was associated with last years event. Microbrew Festivals tend
to draw an orderly crowd of beer lovers who are there to appreciate the fine examples of bee
styles being offered as opposed to a beer bash. As the owner of Lang Creek Brewery, I attend a
great number of Microbrew festivals throughout the year and I have never encountered any
problems from the public other than very minor incidents. KCAA will provide all special
permits, licensing and insurance plus security as deemed necessary by the city.
I will anxiously await your reply as to using the site again this year. I would be happy to
meet with you or attend a city council meeting to explain the event to the council members if you
would like.
Sincerely,
14?4
ohn F. Campbell, President KCAA
cc: Gib Bissel