Rising costs may result in a more limited schedule for Trail’s popular Music in the Park series next year.
Trail Arts Council executive director Amelia Ewart told city council the weekly concerts in Gyro Park continue to be “one of Trail’s most beloved traditions,” drawing as many as 2,500 people on its biggest nights.
Ewart said the event has a “real economic impact” on downtown businesses, but it isn’t cheap to produce. Although people who attend are asked to donate, it doesn’t cover all of the costs.
“We pride ourselves on paying industry standard and equitable artist fees, which as are on the rise, as well as increasing production costs,” Ewart said. “Funding is now becoming a bigger challenge for this event.”
As a result, they are “exploring a shift in 2027 to four supercharged nights,” rather than having the event every week.
“This would allow us to focus resources, build on bigger events, and strengthen partnerships,” she said.
