KDays draws 730,000 people despite extreme heat and thunderstorms
The 10-day festival wrapped with sold-out music shows, nearly 704,000 mini donuts consumed, and an estimated $25 million economic impact.
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KDays wrapped its 10-day run with over 730,000 visitors who braved extreme heat and thunderstorms to attend sold-out music performances and community events.
The festival's Music Fest showcases drew capacity crowds for seven headlining acts: BBNO$, Mother Mother, Connor Price, Pennywise, The Beaches, Ty Dolla $ign, and Peach Pit. KDays also hosted its first-ever Tech Robotics competition, which drew 600 competitors from 10 countries.
Organizers reported partnering with over 600 local businesses and community organizations, generating an estimated total economic impact of $25 million for the city. The festival's Premier's Pancake Breakfast in Klondike Park attracted over 3,800 people. Concession operations recorded an estimated 703,687 mini donuts consumed across the event.
Weather presented a significant challenge throughout the festival, with attendees contending with both oppressive heat and severe thunderstorms. Despite these conditions, the festival maintained its programming and drew strong community participation.
The facts
How many people attended KDays?
KDays drew over 730,000 visitors across its 10-day run.
How many mini donuts were sold at KDays?
KDays concession operations recorded an estimated 703,687 mini donuts consumed during the festival.
What was KDays' economic impact?
KDays generated an estimated $25 million in economic impact for the city through partnerships with over 600 local businesses and community organizations.
Which musicians headlined KDays?
Seven headlining acts performed at KDays' Music Fest: BBNO$, Mother Mother, Connor Price, Pennywise, The Beaches, Ty Dolla $ign, and Peach Pit.
