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Three-Year Catfish Days Amusement Contract Considered

Wilmington City Council is considering approval of a three-year contract with Chris Zeiler D.B.A. Zeiler Amusements for Wilmington Catfish Days. The amusement provider will operate rides, games, and specified concessions for a percentage of gross ride receipts plus concession fees, beginning with the July 22–25, 2027 festival dates.

Document date · October 3, 2026

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount
25% of gross ride receipts after deducting generator fuel and liability insurance surcharges, with surcharges capped at $2,500; $50 per concession operated; Mega-band presale price of $75 and regular festival price of $85
Contract type
OTHER
Contract term
3 years; entertainment dates July 22–25, 2027, with dates for 2028 and 2029 to be agreed upon
Renewal date
2029-09-18
Renewal
Three-year term covering the 2027–2029 festival period; 2028 and 2029 event dates are to be agreed upon. Zeiler Amusements may withdraw within 15 days of presentation.
Document type
AgendaPacket
Source document
City of Wilmington AgendaPacket Regular Meeting 2026-10-06

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the government contract by Town of Wilmington?

Zeiler, Chris Dba Zeiler Amusements was awarded this government contract by Town of Wilmington, as recorded on October 3, 2026. The contract value is 25% of gross ride receipts after deducting generator fuel and liability insurance surcharges, with surcharges capped at $2,500; $50 per concession operated; Mega-band presale price of $75 and regular festival price of $85.

How much is the Zeiler, Chris Dba Zeiler Amusements contract with Town of Wilmington worth?

The Zeiler, Chris Dba Zeiler Amusements contract with Town of Wilmington is valued at 25% of gross ride receipts after deducting generator fuel and liability insurance surcharges, with surcharges capped at $2,500; $50 per concession operated; Mega-band presale price of $75 and regular festival price of $85.

What type of contract is this?

This is a government contract, documented as a agendapacket record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in City of Wilmington AgendaPacket Regular Meeting 2026-10-06 (AgendaPacket), dated October 3, 2026 from Town of Wilmington. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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