Please review the enclosed packet and call us if you have any questions. We would love to see you at this years Taste of The Kenai.

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1 December 11, 2018 Kenai Peninsula Tourism Marketing Council Kenai Spur Hwy. Soldotna, AK The Kenai Peninsula Tourism Marketing Council (KPTMC) is in the process of planning for the 8th Annual Taste Of The Kenai, scheduled for March 24, 2018 at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in the arena area. KPTMC created this event to highlight the unique culinary experiences on the Kenai Peninsula, connect with the community and encourage residents to frequent local businesses. Each year this is a sell out event, with 350 tickets sold and 27 vendors providing food and drink last year. We have participants from Seward to Homer and all points in between. We invite you to be part of the menu! The Taste of The Kenai showcases our culinary industry. We welcome our seafood processors, restaurants, caterers, wineries, breweries, coffee shops and cafes. This is a fun, eclectic event that highlights the unique food and drink offerings we have in our diverse communities. A silent auction fund-raiser featuring products and services will be done in conjunction with the event. Your presence at Taste of the Kenai will provide an opportunity to exhibit your menu, products, and services not only to the general public but to representatives from local travel, recreation and hospitality businesses as well. Event marketing will include traditional radio and newspaper advertising, in addition to being featured on the Taste of The Kenai website your business will also be featured on the Taste of The Kenai Event page which is linked to The Kenai, Alaska s Playground Facebook page, with over 63,000 fans. Please review the enclosed packet and call us if you have any questions. We would love to see you at this years Taste of The Kenai. Sincerely, Summer Lazenby Executive Director Kenai Peninsula Tourism Marketing Council phone (907) fax (907) keith@kenaipeninsula.org Kenai Spur Hwy. Soldotna, Alaska 99669

2 Be a Part of The Menu At The 8th Annual Food and Spirit Tasting Event EVENT OVERVIEW: Date: Saturday, March 24, :00p.m. - 9:00p.m. at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex, in the arena area. Regional Kenai Peninsula focus with independently owned and operated establishments. Coffee shops, restaurants, caterers, wineries, breweries, seafood processors, etc. are all encouraged to participate. Vendors will serve a sampling (a minimum of 320 servings) of your signature product(s). Your participation at Taste of the Kenai will provide an opportunity to exhibit your menu, products and services on the Taste of The Kenai website and in person at the event. Vendors will be recognized in all website, social media, print, and radio advertising. Attendees will vote for their favorite entree, dessert and drink. Winners will be announced at the end of the evening and presented with a plaque for display. 100% of the proceeds will go towards marketing the Kenai Peninsula to the world.

3 Food and Spirit Tasting Event Vendor Information: Event will include a silent auction featuring donations from our member businesses throughout Alaska as well as raffles and door prizes drawn throughout the evening. All proceeds from The Taste of The Kenai will benefit the Kenai Peninsula tourism industry. Date and NEW Location: Saturday, March 24th from 6:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. Soldotna Regional Sports Complex, in the arena. Contact Information: Kenai Peninsula Tourism Marketing Council tel: (907) fax: (907) Keith@kenaipeninsula.org Hours: Set Up: 1:00-5:00p.m. (Must be ready no later than 5:30p.m.) Event officially begins at 6:00p.m. and ends at 9:00p.m. Clean Up 9:00-11:00p.m. Event Coordinators will Provide: Venue, music and a stage with sound system Commercial kitchen and ice Up to two 8 tables and electrical outlets as requested Tasting plates, bowls, glasses, utensils and napkins for attendees White table linens if requested Taste of The Kenai event and vendor advertising and promotion Vendors Need to Provide: At least 320 samples for attendees to taste A brief description of your company and your logo for advertising A description of food/drink that will be offered for advertising Decor for your table(s) Vendors will be responsible for cleaning up their space Registration Deadline: Your completed registration application must be received by February 23, 2018.

4 RESTAURANTS BREWERIES DELIES WINERIES COFFEE SHOPS CAFES CATERERS Be a Part of The Menu At the 8th Annual Food and Spirit Tasting Event 2018 Vendor Application: Contact Information: Company Name: Contact Person: Mailing Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Fax: Business Additional Information: Vendor Type: Restaurant Winery Brewery Coffee Other Please Check One: (all vendors must provide samples of the food/beverage they produce.) We will be preparing food at the Soldotna Regional Sports Center We will be bringing food to the event prepared in our licensed facility Do you need: Electricity Table Linens Napkins Forks Spoons Knives 6 Plates 8 oz Bowl 2 oz Portion Cups 8 oz Hot Drink 9 oz Cold Drink Please list the food or beverages you are planning on providing (Use separate sheet if needed): Please submit application by February 23, 2018 to: Kenai Peninsula Tourism Marketing Council, Kenai Spur Hwy., Soldotna or fax to (907) Attn: Taste of the Kenai For additional recognition at the event please consider making a gift certificate or product donation. All proceeds will be used for marketing The Kenai as a world class visitor destination. Date: Applicant: Signature:

5 Food and Spirit Tasting Event 2018 Auction and Drawing Donation Form: In conjunction with our 8th Annual Taste of The Kenai Food and Spirit Tasting Event, we are requesting donations of services and items that we may feature in the evening s silent auction or use as prizes during the event. We are requesting participating restaurant/spirit vendors consider donating a $100 gift certificate to be raffled during the evening. We will sell tickets for $10 for each chance to win. As an additional incentive, we are offering the opportunity to purchase a coupon in the 2018 Passport to Adventure on the Kenai for $250 to vendors who donate to the raffle. This is a $100 savings! Passport to the Kenai coupon information is included in this packet. Don t miss this opportunity for a one-two marketing punch! Name of Business/Organization: Date: Representative s Name: Signature: Representative s Title: Mailing Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Fax: Donated Item: PHYSICAL ITEM GIFT CERTIFICATE $100 RESTAURANT CERTIFICATE Complete Description of Item: (Include details for bid sheet) Restrictions: (number of people, exclusion dates) Approximate Item Value: $ I will drop my donation off at the KPTMC Office. I will mail my donation to the KPTMC office. I would like KPTMC to pick up my donation. Please make a gift certificate for my item.

6 PASSPORT TO THE KENAI- Taste of The Kenai Special Distribution of the Passport to the Kenai targets travelers planning to visit this upcoming summer and encourages them to visit more communities in order to collect passport stamps. By collecting at least 10 stamps in 2018, participants are entered to win a week-long vacation prize package for The Passport also contains coupons for a wide range of products and services. These tear-out coupons are grouped together by community and provide a convenient way for advertisers to track their ROI. 20,000 Passports will be distributed beginning in April. Coupons are normally $350, but we are offering Taste Vendors a $100 discount if you provide us with a $100 gift certificate to be used as a raffle item at the event. Logo ONLY $250! $100 Off with your donation of a $100 gift certificate COUPON ADVERTISING SPACE AVAILABLE NOW Passport to The Kenai! Limited spaces available at $ ea. 20,000 passports to be distributed! Contact Keith at the Kenai Peninsula Tourism Marketing Council: or keith@kenaipeninsula.org. This is a great opportunity to drive visitors directly through your doors! Offer expires 2/22/2018. Headline Details Contact Restrictions/ Expiration COUPON INFORMATION Coupon Heading: Details/Narrative: Restrictions: Commonly used disclaimers for coupons, check any that apply: No cash value Must mention/present coupon at time of booking/sale May not be combined with any other offer Limit one (1) coupon per purchase/party/booking Please include my promotional offer on the website in the Specials Section in addition to being printed in the coupon book.