The Geary County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau plans to provide funding for Sundown Salute and the Jammin’ in JC festivals in 2016. But the amount provided will be at a reduced rate.

CVB Director Connie Hall confirmed they will provide $7,500 to Jammin’ in JC and $5,000 to Sundown Salute. That’s down from $10,000 apiece in 2015.

Reduced transient guest tax revenues the first part of 2015 for the CVB was one factor in the decision, although those revenues did increase back up the latter part of the year. Hall noted there is another factor as well.”Also another key factor is how many room nights did these events put into the motels.”

In addition the CVB will also provide some advertising support for the two festivals.