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Approve and authorize the Monterey County Laguna Seca Representative to sign a Facility Use Agreement between Stonefish, Inc., a California corporation, and County of Monterey to promote and conduct a Music Festival to be held at Laguna Seca Recreation Area, with a term beginning June 15, 2023 through June 19, 2023, for a base event fee of $75,000, plus an additional fee of $25,000 if the number of tickets sold exceeds 5,000.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors approve and authorize the Monterey County Laguna Seca Representative to sign a Facility Use Agreement between Stonefish Inc., a California corporation, and County of Monterey to promote and conduct a Music Festival to be held at Laguna Seca Recreation Area, with a term beginning June 15, 2023 through June 19, 2023, for a base event fee of $75,000, plus an additional fee of $25,000 if the number of tickets sold exceeds 5,000.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Stonefish, Inc. (Stonefish) has experience in promoting and managing various events including music and cannabis festivals. The proposed event would take place while the Start/Finish Bridge construction project at Laguna Seca Recreation Area (LSRA) is underway. The event will be promoted as a Music Festival with a cannabis component.
Participation and presentations from local and national industry professionals, cannabis growers, and vendors will enhance the event. Educational seminars will be held involving cannabis products, with a focus on production equipment, techniques, and support and help to showcase future initiatives of the industry. Stonefish will also promote an age-restricted (minimum 21-years old) cannabis sales and consumption area (restricted area). The restricted area will be strictly controlled by security personnel, and no alcohol will be allowed within the area in compliance with State law. The music component of the festival intends to showcase premier performance artists and may include an evenin...
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