Times Observer Photo by Josh Cotton WCVB Executive Director Casey Ferry addressed event organizers at WCVB's Event Planners Party on Wednesday night.
Promoting Warren County takes many forms.
Thanks to the generosity of the Warren County Tourism Bureau, advertising funds were provided for 16 events held on Wednesday.
WCVB is “Event Planner Party” Event organizers and tourism officials came together on Wednesday.
It cost each event organizer $500 in advertising.
“We chose smaller events as well as larger events,” said WCVB Executive Director Casey Ferry.
“You all are very important to us.” She told the organizers: “We can get the word out and get people here.”
The list of selected events includes Warren County Pride, Independence Day, Flying W Rodeo, Music on the Mountain, Kinzua Heritage, Warren County Fair, Hickory Creek Rodeo, Wild Wind, Pennsylvania State Championship Fishing Tournament, Winterfest, Includes Tango, Tidy Out Fun. Days, Historical Society Fashion Show, Farmer's Market, Lander Sportsman's Show, and Broken Strawcons. & fishing show.
Ferry said data shows that events and festivals are the second-most common reason people visit Warren County, after outdoor recreation.
She said it was worth the WCVB's efforts to promote these events.
“You make our work fun.” Said.
Each organization can receive a refund of up to $500 in advertising costs, subject to one condition. That means that money needs to be spent outside of Warren County.
“That's our goal.” Ferry said. “(It) needs to bring people in. We want to give you money.
“You know your audience better than we do.”
