CULTURE + ENTERTAINMENT
A very key amenity for meetings and conferences is coffee, he continued. “Meeting planners on a national scale pay between $60-$200 per gallon for coffee for their events,” said Steiger. “In Rapid City, a gallon of coffee at either a hotel or The Monument is around $30.” Each group has their own unique personality, and Steiger says it’s always enjoyable getting to learn their traits and help them experience the area to the level that works best for them. One group that stands out as a memory for Visit Rapid City is the 2016 International Twins Association Annual Convention . The event approached the visitors bureau to rally three community figures to help judge their Twins/Multiples Judging Contest .
CELEBRATE AMERICA250 Meeting attendees this year will receive a promo item in their welcome bags to commemorate being in the patriotic community of Rapid City for the nation’s 250th birthday—dubbed America250 . For locals and leisure travelers, Visit Rapid City is planning a Real America Birthday Bash July 2-4. Rapid City will be celebrating in the heart of downtown with a two-day festival filled with music, community and patriotic energy. On July 3 fireworks will return to Mount Rushmore.
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