Verde Valley Wine Festival Event Management Agreement

The City of Cottonwood has entered into an Event Management Agreement with Verde Valley Wine Festival, Inc. for the management of the Verde Valley Wine Festival. The festival will be held on May 11, 2024, and will feature wine tasting and an industry expo. The City will provide administrative functions, including obtaining licenses and permits, providing infrastructure, and arranging equipment rentals. Verde Valley Wine Festival, Inc. will be responsible for planning, organizing, and promoting the event, including booking musical acts and securing sponsorships. The agreement outlines the responsibilities and obligations of both parties, including indemnification, insurance, and termination provisions. Key aspects of the agreement include: • The City will provide administrative functions, including obtaining licenses and permits, providing infrastructure, and arranging equipment rentals. • Verde Valley Wine Festival, Inc. will be responsible for planning, organizing, and promoting the event, including booking musical acts and securing sponsorships. • The agreement outlines the responsibilities and obligations of both parties, including indemnification, insurance, and termination provisions. • The festival will be held on May 11, 2024, and will feature wine tasting and an industry expo. • The City and Verde Valley Wine Festival, Inc. will work together to determine the appropriate security and traffic control plan for the event.