This year at the 2014 Kansas Tourism Conference, Country Stampede was awarded the prestigious Governor’s Tourism Award for their contributions to the tourism industry in Kansas. The Country Stampede Music Festival has been held annually at Tuttle Creek State Park for the past 19 years and Wayne Rouse has served as the General Manager all 19 years. Country Stampede is the largest country music festival in Kansas, with attendance exceeding 40,000 people over the four day period. The large attendance is a tribute to the top notch perform- ers that are brought to the stage each year. Past performers include Toby Keith, Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney, Taylor Swift and MANY more. Blake Shelton and Florida Georgia Line are set to head- line the 2015 event. Economic impact on Manhattan businesses has been tremendous with this event. Average out-of- town spending on lodging, retail and food/beverage is over $1.3 million per year. Campers spend over $4.8 million per year on camping, retail and food/beverage. The local market on average spends over $3.0 million on retail and food/bever- age per year. All other single day retail and food/beverage expenses total nearly $1.0 million. Overall, this has an annual economic impact of nearly $10 million on the Manhattan market. The Governor’s Tourism Award was established in 1983 to recognize a Kansan for outstanding contributions to the travel and tourism industry in Kansas and to encourage others, in the tourism industry, to strive for excel- lence in their respective endeavors. Country Stampede is very deserving of this recognition, and Manhattan is proud to be home of this signature event. November 2014 Volume 14, Issue 11 A publication of the Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau Country Stampede Wins Governor’s Tourism Award Picture left to right: Linda Craghead -Asst. Sec. of KDWPT, Adrienne Hayes, Wayne Rouse, Marla & Jeff Copper- Country Stampede, and Karen Hibbard- Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau Director
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This year at the 2014 Kansas Tourism Conference,Country Stampede was awarded the prestigiousGovernor’s Tourism Award for their contributionsto the tourism industry in Kansas. The CountryStampede Music Festival has been held annually atTuttle Creek State Park for the past 19 years andWayne Rouse has served as the General Managerall 19 years.
Country Stampede is the largest country musicfestival in Kansas, with attendance exceeding40,000 people over the four day period. The largeattendance is a tribute to the top notch perform-ers that are brought to the stage each year. Pastperformers include Toby Keith, Luke Bryan, KennyChesney, Taylor Swift and MANY more. BlakeShelton and Florida Georgia Line are set to head-line the 2015 event.
Economic impact on Manhattan businesses hasbeen tremendous with this event. Average out-of-
town spending on lodging, retail and food/beverageis over $1.3 million per year. Campers spend over$4.8 million per year on camping, retail andfood/beverage. The local market on averagespends over $3.0 million on retail and food/bever-age per year. All othersingle day retail andfood/beverage expensestotal nearly $1.0 million.Overall, this has an annualeconomic impact of nearly$10 million on theManhattan market.
The Governor’s TourismAward was established in1983 to recognize aKansan for outstandingcontributions to the traveland tourism industry inKansas and to encourage
others, in the tourism industry, to strive for excel-lence in their respective endeavors. CountryStampede is very deserving of this recognition, andManhattan is proud to be home of this signatureevent.
November 2014Volume 14, Issue 11A publication of the
ManhattanConvention &Visitors Bureau
Country Stampede Wins Governor’s Tourism Award
Picture left to right: Linda Craghead -Asst. Sec. of KDWPT, Adrienne Hayes, Wayne Rouse, Marla & Jeff Copper- Country Stampede, and Karen Hibbard-
Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau Director
Light It Up!Tis’ the season to light up the town! Downtown’sBlue Earth Plaza will soon become a twinkling won-derland and proud home to the tallest Christmastree in Kansas. The 2nd Annual Festival of Lights willtake place at Blue Earth Plaza on November 28th at7:00 PM. Thousands of lights will sparkle on a tree60 feet tall, welcoming people to share in the holi-day spirit.
The Festival of Lights began with an idea by localbusiness owners. Colin Noble, longtime local busi-nessman, had a vision to bring a grand holiday treeto the downtown area. He shared this vision withBrad Everett, Gwyn Riffel, Wade Radina and WardMorgan, who also agreed with this idea. This groupof leaders joined together as Whoville, Inc. to bringthe vision to life. It is a magical event where chil-dren may sit on Santa’s lap, play games and listen tolocal groups perform holiday music. With contribu-tions from the Whoville group, this holiday kick offtradition is quickly becoming a town favorite. It’sthe founders hope that this event will encourageothers to raise money for local charities. 2014 cashdonations received on site will benefit the Manhattan Emergency Shelter.
Come out for the 2014 Festival and bring your friends. It will be a grand time of fun and celebration! For more information, visit www.mhkfestivaloflights.com or call 785-776-8829.
Holiday EventsThe countdown to Christmas has begun! Manhattan is a magical place to celebrate theholiday season. Check out these events to join in on the fun.
Ice Rink OpensLace your skates and bring some friends!November 1, City Park
Community Thanksgiving DinnerTraditional Thanksgiving dinner is free, donations appreciatedNovember 27, 11:00 AM-2:00 PM @ Old Chicago
Santa at Manhattan Town CenterMeet Santa Claus at Manhattan Town Center! November 28-December 24 in Center Court
Holiday Music FestivalEnjoy sights and sounds of the Holiday Music Festival!November 30-December 20 at Manhattan Town Center in the Picnic Place
Carriage RidesFree carriage rides with donation of non-perishable food itemEvery Friday, Saturday, Sunday from December 6th-21st, 5:00 PM-8:00 PMPick up/Drop off at 3rd and Poyntz
Little Apple Ball DropVisit our website www.visitmanhattanks.org for more details.More information will be available in December Tourism Topics
Wildcats SportsK-State fall sports are in full swing! Check out the schedule below. For ticket information,visit www.kstatesports.com or call 1-800-221-CATS. For complete schedules, visitwww.kstatesports.com.
2014 Kansas TourismConferenceThe Manhattan Convention & Visitor’s Bureau was proud tohost the 2014 Kansas Tourism Conference at the ManhattanConference Center this past October. The TourismConference is a joint effort between the Tourism IndustryAssociation of Kansas (TIAK) and the Kansas Departmentof Wildlife, Parks and Tourism bringing together individuals inthe Kansas tourism industry to learn and celebrate accom-plishments throughout the year.
The Conference was three days and included a welcome andtour at Kansas State West Stadium, knowledgeable keyspeakers, and a reception at the Flint Hills Discovery Center.Key speakers discussed essential marketing strategies fordestination tourism as well as leading through adversity.Over 180 attendees enjoyed The Little Apple®; our redevel-oped community.
The 2015 Kansas Tourism Conference will be hosted inEmporia.
Date Opponent / Event Location11/08/14 at TCU * Fort Worth, Texas11/20/14 at West Virginia * Morgantown, W.Va. 6:00 PM11/29/14 vs. Kansas * Manhattan, Kan.12/06/14 at Baylor *
K-State Football Schedule
Date Opponent / Event Location11/09/14 vs. Washburn Bramlage Coliseum 2:00 PMCT11/14/14 vs. Southern Utah Bramlage Coliseum 8:00 PMCT11/17/14 vs. UMKC Bramlage Coliseum 7:00 PMCT12/02/14 vs. Nebraska-Omaha Bramlage Coliseum 7:00 PMCT12/09/14 vs. Bradley Bramlage Coliseum 7:00 PMCT12/14/14 vs. Savannah State Bramlage Coliseum 5:00 PMCT
K-State Men’s Home Basketball Schedule
Date Opponent / Event Location11/18/14 vs. UMKC Bramlage Coliseum 7:00 p.m. CT11/21/14 vs. Hampton University Bramlage Coliseum 7:00 p.m. CT
2014 Hardwood Tournament of Hope11/25/14 vs. UTEP Puerto Vallarta, Mexico 5:00 p.m. CT11/26/14 vs. Santa Clara Puerto Vallarta, Mexico 5:00 p.m. CT11/27/14 vs. LSU Puerto Vallarta, Mexico 5:00 p.m. CT12/04/14 vs. UT Arlington Bramlage Coliseum 7:00 p.m. CT12/12/14 at Wichita State Wichita, Kan. 7:05 p.m. CT12/14/14 vs. Oral Roberts Bramlage Coliseum 1:00 p.m. CT12/20/14 vs. Grambling St. Bramlage Coliseum 1:00 p.m. CT12/22/14 vs. Abilene Christian Bramlage Coliseum 7:00 p.m. CT12/30/14 vs. Samford Bramlage Coliseum 7:00 p.m. CT
K-State Women’s Home Basketball Schedule
McCainPerformancesThe 2014-2015 McCain Performance Series offersan outstanding lineup with 30 Broadway perform-ances, world renowned artists and attractions tak-ing the stage. Don’t delay in planning a date nightor two, as we anticipate many of these perform-ances being a sell-out this year.
Moscow State Symphony OrchestraOne of the five oldest concert orchestras inRussia November 5, 8:00 PM
Sweeney ToddMusical thriller about 19th century London barberon a murderous rampageNovember 13, 7:30 PM
ELFHilarious tale of Buddy the elfNovember 14, 8:00 PM
Sybarite5Grammy nominated string quintet November 16, 3:00 PM and 7:30 PM
Yo-Yo MaClassical music’s most celebrated artistDecember 3, 7:30 PM
Tickets for these performances are still availableand can be purchased by phone at 785-532-6428, online at http://www.k-state.edu/mccain/tickets/ or by person at thebox office located in the lobby of McCainAuditorium open from 11:30 AM- 4:30 PM week-days.
Upcoming Conferences, Sports and Special Events in The Little Apple®
Kelly Loub, Chair, DiningBrad Everett, Four Points by SheratonEvan Grier, DiningBernie Haney, Youth/SportsTodd Holmberg, Entertainment/KSUGregg Joyal, HotelMeredith McKee, HotelTerry Olson, RetailWayne Rouse, Entertainment
AggievilleJeff Wolfe, Meeting Planner/ KSU
Ex-Officio MembersEddie Estes, City of ManhattanLyle Butler, Chamber PresidentKaren McCulloh, City Commissioner
Manhattan CVB Steering Committee
November.............................Anticipated Attendance NumbersConferences/Meetings/Reunions03 The Conservation Fund Meeting ........................................................7005 Kansas Association of American Educators ......................................5007 Kansas Rural Center Farm & Food Conference...........................20012 Kansas Water Office Governor's Conference on the Future of ....
Water in Kansas....................................................................................50014 Westar Energy Leadership Summit ..................................................30015 Kansas Bass Nation Fall Annual Meeting.........................................10028 Manhattan High School Class of 1999 Reunion............................10030 Kansas Farm Bureau Annual Meeting ...........................................1,000
Sporting Events08 K-State Inline Hockey Club Tournament ........................................100
Special Events02 Make It With Wool State Competition..............................................40