CITY OF KEMAH, TEXAS
HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX FUNDING APPLICATION – FY 2027
Hotel Occupancy Tax Sponsorship Application
Official Event Proposal: FY 2027
Event Name: Kemah Wine & Food Festival Kemah Wine & Food Festival: Kemah Wine & Food Festival
Event Dates: April 3 – October 30, 2027
Location: SH 146 Kemah Bridge Promenade & Linear Park
Total Request: $65,000.00 (Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund)
Submission Deadline: 4:00 PM, Saturday, August 1, 2026
CITY OF KEMAH, TEXAS
HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX FUNDING APPLICATION – FY 2027
I. ORGANIZATION INFORMATION
Kemah Wine & Food Festival Kemah Wine & Food Festival LLC
August 1, 2026
Event Coordinator / Managing Director
discoverkemah@corkandcatch.com
1401 SH 146 Promenade, Kemah, TX 77565
(281) 555-0199
https://www.brin-and-vine.web.app/
@GulfCoastCorkAndCatch (FB/IG)
[ X ] Private / For-Profit Partnership
To establish Kemah’s premier spring culinary destination by transforming the shaded SH 146 Promenade & Linear Park into an underground oasis of Texas wines, Galveston Bay oysters, and live music. Our mission is to directly stimulate Kemah hotel occupancy, import out-of-town visitors (60+ miles), and generate long-term tax revenue for the City of Kemah.
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS VERIFICATION
| Document Description | Status |
|---|---|
| Itemized Financial Statement & Budget (Attachment 1) | [ Attached ] |
| Current Year Event Budget ($200,000 Total) | [ Attached ] |
| FEIN / Tax ID Number | [ 81-5335213 ] |
| Schedule of Activities & Timeline (Attachment 2) | [ Attached ] |
| Out-of-Town Marketing Plan Worksheet (Attachment 3) | [ Attached ] |
CITY OF KEMAH, TEXAS
HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX FUNDING APPLICATION – FY 2027
II. EVENT / PROGRAM INFORMATION
Kemah Wine & Food Festival Kemah Wine & Food Festival LLC
Kemah Wine & Food Festival Kemah Wine & Food Festival: Kemah Wine & Food Festival
SH 146 Kemah Bridge Promenade & Linear Park
April 3 – October 30, 2027
Sat: 11am-7pm | Sun: 11am-6pm
June 3, 2027
$65,000.00
1st Year (Inaugural Event)
3,500 Guests (Ticketed Cap)
Directly attract out-of-town tourists residing at least 60 miles from Kemah (Houston Metro, Katy, Austin, Beaumont, Lake Charles) to stay overnight in Kemah hotels, consume local culinary offerings, and drive lodging tax revenues.
Projected 650+ hotel room nights generated across Kemah lodging facilities. Official hotel room blocks established with:
1. Boardwalk Inn: 8 Kemah Water Front, (281) 334-9880
2. Courtyard by Marriott: 805 Harris Ave, (281) 334-0003
3. Days Inn / Hotel Bliss / Scottish Inn: Overflow partnerships active.
1. Boardwalk Inn: 8 Kemah Water Front, (281) 334-9880
2. Courtyard by Marriott: 805 Harris Ave, (281) 334-0003
3. Days Inn / Hotel Bliss / Scottish Inn: Overflow partnerships active.
CITY OF KEMAH, TEXAS
HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX FUNDING APPLICATION – FY 2027
ATTACHMENT 1: ITEMIZED EVENT BUDGET
| Income Source | Projected Amount | HOT Covered? |
|---|---|---|
| City of Kemah HOT Tax Request | $65,000.00 | Yes (100% Eligible) |
| Corporate Title Sponsorships | $35,000.00 | No |
| Vendor Booth Fees (20 Booths) | $10,000.00 | No |
| Investor Seed Capital | $50,000.00 | No |
| Ticket & VIP Pass Presales | $40,000.00 | No |
| TOTAL PROJECTED INCOME | $200,000.00 | $65,000.00 HOT |
ITEMIZED EXPENDITURES & HOT ALLOCATION
| Expense Category | Itemized Budget | HOT Requested Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Out of Home Advertising (I-45 & I-10 Billboards) | $20,000.00 | $20,000.00 |
| Digital Advertising (Geotargeted 60+ Miles Meta/Google) | $22,000.00 | $22,000.00 |
| Radio Blitz Campaign (Houston 104.1 / 99.1) | $18,000.00 | $18,000.00 |
| Tourist Transportation (Kemah Hotel Express Shuttles) | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 |
| Venue Setup, Permitting, & Security | $45,000.00 | $0.00 |
| Stage Production, Audio/Visual, & Lighting | $30,000.00 | $0.00 |
| Musical Artists & Culinary Talent | $35,000.00 | $0.00 |
| General Overhead & Operational Staffing | $25,000.00 | $0.00 |
| TOTAL EXPENSES | $200,000.00 | $65,000.00 |
Legal Compliance Verification: Exactly 100% of the requested $65,000 HOT grant is ring-fenced strictly to Category 3 (Out-of-Town Advertising & Promotion) and Category 7 (Tourist Transportation Shuttles), complying with Chapter 351 of the Texas Tax Code.