Attendance for the 2018 Siesta Key Crystal Classic was up almost 10% from 2017 – 65,225 attendees in all areas of the festival despite the red tide challenges the area had experienced. Based on data research and surveys, the total economic impact of out-of-county visitors to the 2018 Siesta Key Crystal Classic was estimated at $10,500,000.
Other data received worth noting:
37% of attendees overnighted in hotels or condominiums generating over 19,000 room nights for the area
41% were Sarasota County residents, 17% were Florida residents outside of Sarasota County, 36% were from out of state, 6% were International residents
98% of attendees reported that the festival met or exceeded their expectations stating that this year’s event was most impressive
The Siesta Key Crystal Classic is owned by Siesta Beach Festival, Inc., a 501(c)3, non-profit corporation. The event is produced by the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce to promote tourism, local businesses, and both ephemeral and visual arts through a collaborative partnership with the community.
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