HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-09-04; Arts Commission; 04; 2025 TGIF Concerts in the Parks SeasonMeeting Date: Sept. 4, 2025
To: Arts Commission
From: Craddock Stropes, Cultural Arts Manager
Staff Contact: Craddock Stropes, Cultural Arts Manager
craddock.stropes@carlsbadca.gov, 442-339-2026
Subject: 2025 TGIF Concerts in the Parks Season
District: All
Recommended Action
Receive a report on the TGIF Concerts in the Parks 2025 season.
Executive Summary
The Library & Cultural Arts Department produced the 38th season of TGIF Concerts in the Parks
this summer. The report will include attendance figures, a review of pop up art activities and
the sponsorship program and next steps for 2026 season planning.
Explanation & Analysis
None.
Community Engagement
None.
Fiscal Analysis
No financial impact.
Next Steps
None.
Environmental Evaluation
The proposed action is not a “project” as defined by CEQA Section 21065 and CEQA Guidelines
Section 15378(b)(5) and does not require environment review under CEQA Guidelines Section
15060(c)(3) and 15061(b)(3), because the proposed action to report on the 2025 TGIF Concerts
in the Parks season is an organizational or administrative government activity that does not
involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant
physical impact on the environment. Any subsequent action or direction stemming from the
ARTS COMMISSION
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proposed action may require preparation of an environmental document in accordance with
CEQA or CEQA Guidelines.
Exhibits
None.
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TGIF Concerts in the Parks
2025 Season Recap
Craddock Stropes, Cultural Arts Manager
Library & Cultural Arts Department
Sept. 4, 2025
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MUSIC & COMMUNITY ITEM 4: TGIF SEASON RECAP
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PRE-CONCERT ACTIVITIES ITEM 4: TGIF SEASON RECAP
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POP UP ART ITEM 4: TGIF SEASON RECAP
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AMENITIES ITEM 4: TGIF SEASON RECAP
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RESULTS
ITEM 4: TGIF SEASON RECAP
Week Date Location Band Attendance Bike valet Pop-Up
Art Shuttle
1 6/20 Stagecoach Highwayman 2,840 50 294 n/a
2 6/27 Stagecoach Full Strength 3,448 48 479 n/a
3 7/11 Stagecoach The Reflexx 4,321 57 556 n/a
4 7/18 Stagecoach The Cold Fact 2,132 38 N/A n/a
5 7/25 Calavera Hills Kimba Light 2,598 90 287 320
6 8/1 Calavera Hills Shakedown String Band 2,584 104 363 199
7 8/8 Calavera Hills Honey Drops 2,215 97 301 156
8 8/15 Alga Norte Wayward Sons 2,651 84 492 438
9 8/22 Alga Norte Euphoria Brass Band 1,488 22 149 217
2025 average 2,697 66 365 266
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TITLE SPONSORS
ITEM 4: TGIF SEASON RECAP
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SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS
ITEM 4: TGIF SEASON RECAP
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TEAMWORK ITEM 4: TGIF SEASON RECAP
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FUN FACTS
594 watermelon
slices eaten 378 rolls of
toilet paper
95 gallons of
water used to
refill crew water
bottles
80 metal
barricades used
on the field
every concert