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Home My WebLink About3.2 Preview of Splatter 2024r DUBLIN CALIFORNIA STAFF REPORT CITY COUNCIL Agenda Item 3.2 DATE: September 3, 2024 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers FROM: Linda Smith, City Manager SU B.ECT: Preview of Splatter 2024 Prepared by: Lauren Marriott, Recreation Coordinator EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The City Council will receive a presentation previewing Splatter 2024, taking place September 14, 2024, at Emerald Glen Park. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive the presentation. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Funding for Splatter is included in the City's annual operating budget. Expenditures are budgeted at $164,840 and include entertainment and talent, equipment rentals, contracted services like sound and lighting, and the grand finale drone show. Revenue generation is estimated at $35,725, coming primarily from sponsorships, vendor booth fees, and a carnival commission. DESCRIPTION: Splatter, Dublin's annual end -of -summer festival, will take place on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Emerald Glen Park. This year's event will continue celebrating music, food, art, and culture, with an emphasis on community performances showcasing a spectrum of cultural expressions. This report provides a summary of planned activities and offerings. Entertainment Splatter's entertainment will feature live performances across three distinct stages, complemented by dynamic roaming acts dispersed throughout the event premises. The Amphitheater Stage will serve as a platform for an assorted lineup of multicultural presentations, and on the Side Yard Stage, the community's artistic talents in music, dance, and poetry will be showcased. Multicultural highlights include a Bollywood act, a Kung Fu demonstration, and performances by Mexican, Indian, Chinese, Polynesian, and Scottish dance groups. Page 1 of 3 1 During the daytime, the Main Stage will host several musical acts including the Twist on Taylor, a Taylor Swift tribute band. As night falls, this stage will transform into the heart of a "community dance party" headlined by Mustache Harbor, a quirky yacht rock band. Food, Beverage and Shopping Food and retail vendors will provide an array of dishes and goods originating from and representative of different regions of the world. In addition, the Rotary Club of Dublin will curate a selection of local craft beer and wines sourced from the Livermore Valley, further enriching the dining experience. The Rose Lounge: VIP Experience From 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm, the Rose Lounge will provide attendees with the ultimate VIP experience. This velvet -roped lounge, situated near the corner of Gleason and Tassajara, will feature interactive food stations, elevated wine and beer tastings, unique roaming entertainment, a private dance floor, and a front row seat to the 250-drone light show. Promotion of the Rose Lounge is integral to the event marketing strategy, and includes press releases, social media campaigns, printed flyers, and features on the City's website. Staff is conducting additional targeted outreach to local community leaders, business owners, and non-profit organizations to further enhance visibility and engagement. Tickets are $75. The Arts Throughout the event area, Splatter will continue honoring the arts, offering an array of activities suitable for all attendees. In collaboration with the Dublin Arts Collective, an art exhibition titled "The High Life" will once again return to The Wave waterpark and will feature an assemblage of fine artworks crafted by artists from local high schools. Special Event App Showcasing Dublin's ongoing commitment to enhancing public communication and minimizing waste, the Parks and Community Services Department will continue with the utilization of the special event application, "DublinCaEvent." This app, downloadable on both Apple and Android devices, is a comprehensive hub for event information. It will include festival maps, sponsor and vendor directories, parking and transportation details, schedules, and entertainment lineups. Beyond just putting festival details at attendees' disposal, this app also supports environmental conservation by eliminating the need for paper programs. Grand Finale The night will conclude with a customized spectacle of 250 drones illuminating the sky in harmony with Mustache Harbor's encore medley. Due to private development commencing in the previous launch location, the drones will be launched from a new location on the west end of Emerald Glen Park. STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE: None. Page 2 of 3 2 NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH: The City Council Agenda was posted. ATTACHMENTS: None. Page 3 of 3 3 Splatter 2024 Preview City Council Meeting September 3, 2024 II DUBLIN CALIFORNIA Event Details • Saturday, September 14,2024 —Emerald Glen Park • Time: 12:00 p.m. — 8:30 p.m. • Day Time — Family Friendly Events & Entertainment • LateAfternoon/Evening— Rose LoungeVlP Experience, Headlining Entertainers & Grand Finale: Drone Show 5 Splatter 2024 • Three Stages of Entertainment — Main Stage • Headliners & Grand Finale — Amphitheater Stage • Multicultural Performances — S i d e Ya rd Stage • Local Acoustic Musicians & Performers • Roaming Entertainment Splatter Continued • Over 30 Unique Food Vendors • Arts & Crafts World Market • Carnival & More • Interactive Arts & Crafts • "High Life" —Art Gallery featuring Local Highschool Students 7 The Rose LoungeVlP Experience • 5:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. • Interactive Food Stations • Private Dance Floor • Sommelier Led Wine & Beer Tastings • Front Row Experience for Main Stage and Drone Show 8 Headlining Entertainment Twist on Taylor & Mustache Harbor 9 Grand Finale Drone Show ThankYou!