A pair of major music events held at the iconic Field of Dreams site in Dyersville, Iowa, delivered a combined economic benefit exceeding $11.2 million to the local and surrounding areas, according to a report released by U.S. Concert Agency (USCA). The two-day festival, which took place on August 30 and 31, drew more than 35,000 attendees, marking the first large-scale concert series hosted at the historic location. n nOn the first night, country music star Tim McGraw performed in front of approximately 20,000 fans, generating an estimated $6.39 million in economic activity for regional businesses. The following day, rock band Nickelback headlined the Velocity Music Festival, attracting around 15,000 concertgoers and contributing an additional $4.81 million to the local economy. n nNick Abate, founder and CEO of USCA, expressed astonishment at the scale of the impact, noting that sectors ranging from hospitality and dining to transportation and retail experienced measurable gains. “We anticipated a positive outcome, but the actual effect on the community far surpassed our projections,” Abate said. n— news from RTTNews
— News Original —nField Of Dreams Music Festival Drives More Than $11 Million Economic Impact For Iowa CommunitynU.S. Concert Agency (USCA) announced earlier this week that the “Field of Dreams Music Festival” that took place on August 30 and 31, generated a whopping $11,201,720 in economic impact to Dyersville, Iowa, and the surrounding region. n nAccording to the announcement, more than 35,000 fans attended the two-day event, making it the first major music festival ever held at the Field of Dreams location. n nTim McGraw headlined the “Tim McGraw Live at Field of Dreams” festival on August 30th. The performance, attended by about 20,000 fans, raised $6.39 million to the local . n nDiamond-certified rock legends Nickelback headlined the high-energy Velocity Music Festival on August 31st. The event added another $4.81 million, with an estimated 15,000 fans in attendance. n n”We knew this event would be something special, but the impact on the local economy has blown our expectations out of the water,” said Nick Abate, Founder & CEO of U.S. Concert Agency. “From hotels and restaurants to rideshares and shops, this festival truly reached every corner of the community.” n nby RTTNews Staff Writer n nFor comments and feedback: editorial@rttnews.com