Ice Fest Weekend 2026 Post-Event Survey Ice Fest Weekend is a winter event strategically designed to support Haywood County businesses during January, our slowest tourism month. Due to multiple weather events this year, the weekend unfolded differently than planned. This survey will help us evaluate impacts, understand community perspectives, and thoughtfully plan for the future. Question Title * 1. How were you involved in Ice Fest Weekend 2026? Select the most relevant answer. Haywood County business owner or employee Event partner or vendor Local resident Visitor / attendee from out of town Lodging provider Nonprofit / community organization Other (please specify) Question Title * 2. Where are you primarily located? Waynesville Maggie Valley Lake Junaluska Canton Clyde Outside Haywood County but within North Carolina Outside North Carolina Question Title * 3. Which parts of Ice Fest Weekend 2026 did you engage with? Select all that apply. Friday Ice Block Party in Downtown Waynesville Saturday Ice Extravaganza in Maggie Valley (planned to attend or participate before cancellation) Thursday Cool Jazz Concert Dining specials Shopping specials Lodging packages Did not attend but was impacted as a business or resident Question Title * 4. From your perspective, did Ice Fest Weekend positively impact Haywood County despite weather challenges? Yes, significantly Yes, somewhat Neutral No, not really Not at all Question Title * 5. If you are a business or organization, how did Ice Fest Weekend affect you this year? Select all that apply. Not applicable Increased foot traffic Increased sales or bookings No noticeable change Decreased activity due to cancellations Difficult to measure Question Title * 6. Despite the weather-related countywide shutdown that followed, how meaningful was the Friday night Ice Block Party for Haywood County? Extremely meaningful Very meaningful Somewhat meaningful Not very meaningful Not at all meaningful Did not experience or observe Friday night programming Question Title * 7. With 1 being not important at all and 5 being extremely important, how important do you feel Ice Fest Weekend is to supporting Haywood County during the winter season? 1 5 Clear i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale. Question Title * 8. Would you support Ice Fest continuing even if weather disruptions remain a possibility? Yes Yes, with changes Unsure No Question Title * 9. Looking ahead, which overall direction do you think Ice Fest Weekend should move in? Select all that apply. Shift toward more indoor and/or weather-resilient experiences Focus on fewer, higher-impact anchor events Expand smaller, partner-led events across the county Rethink the timing of Ice Fest Weekend within the winter season Continue largely as-is, accepting the weather risk Other (please describe) Question Title * 10. Which outcomes should be the highest priority for Ice Fest Weekend moving forward? Rank in order of importance. Question Title * 11. What is the single most important improvement or change you would recommend as we plan for 2027? Question Title * 12. Is there anything else you'd like us to consider as we evaluate the future of Ice Fest Weekend? Question Title * 13. Name / Business Question Title * 14. Email Done