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STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
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Agenda Item 3.2
DATE: September 2, 2025
TO Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Colleen Tribby, City Manager
SUBJECT:
Preview of Splatter 2025
Prepared by: Shelby Perry, Recreation Coordinator
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will receive a presentation previewing Splatter 202 5, taking place at Emerald
Glen Park on September 13, 2025.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the presentation.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding for Splatter is included in the City’s annual operating budget. Expenditures are
budgeted at $173,355 and include entertainment and talent fees, equipment rentals, and
contracted services like sound and lighting. Revenue s are anticipated at about $40,000,
generated primarily by sponsorships, vendor booth fees, and carnival commission.
DESCRIPTION:
Splatter, Dublin’s annual end-of-summer event, will take place on Saturday, September 13,
2025, at Emerald Glen Park. This year's event will continue celebrating music, food, art, and
culture, with an emphasis on multicultural performances and expressions. The following is an
overview of what attendees can expect to experience.
Entertainment
Splatter will host live performances across three distinct stages, complemented by dynamic
roaming acts dispersed throughout the event site. The Amphitheater Stage hosts an assorted
lineup of multicultural presentations, while the Side Yard Stage will showcase the community's
artistic talents in music and dance. Notable acts include Bollywood performances as well as
Kung Fu demonstrations.
During the daytime, the Main Stage will feature The Sun Kings (a Beatles tribute), Cisco Kid (a
lowrider tribute), and You Should Be Dancing (a Bee Gees tribute). As night falls, this stage
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will transform into the heart of a “community dance party” headlined by Boombox Heroes.
Food, Beverage, and Shopping
Attendees will be able to sample various dishes and shop from an assortment of goods
originating from diverse areas of the globe. In addition, the Rotary Club of Dublin will curate a
selection of local craft beers and wines sourced from the Livermore Valley, further enriching
the offerings available.
The Rose Lounge: VIP Experience
From 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm, the Rose Lounge will provide attendees with the ultimate VIP
experience. This velvet-roped lounge will feature interactive food stations, elevated wine and
beer tastings, unique roaming entertainment, picturesque moments, and a front-row seat to the
250-drone light show. Tickets can be purchased on the City’s website for $49 before the event,
and at the event for $75.
The Arts
Throughout the event area, Splatter will continue its tradition of celebrating the arts by offering
an array of activities suitable for all attendees, including two interactive art pieces. Also, in
collaboration with the Dublin Arts Collective, an art exhibition titled "The High Life" will return to
The Wave waterpark. This exhibition will feature an assemblage of fine artworks created by
talented artists from local high schools.
Grand Finale
The night will conclude with a customized spectacle of 250 drones illuminating the sky after
Boombox Heroes’ performance, which will be located on the northwest end of Emerald Glen
Park.
Special Event App
The Special Event Application, “DublinCaEvent” will continue to be utilized this year, reflecting
Dublin's ongoing commitment to enhancing public communicatio n and minimizing waste. This
app, downloadable on both Apple and Android devices, is a comprehensive hub for event
information. It will include festival maps, sponsor and vendor directories, parking and
transportation details, schedules, a link to purchase carnival tickets ahead of time, and
entertainment lineups. Beyond just putting festival details at attendees' disposal, this app also
plays a vital role in environmental conservation by eliminating the need for paper programs.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
The City Council Agenda was posted.
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ATTACHMENTS:
None.
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Splatter 2025 Preview
September 2, 2025
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Event Details
•Saturday, September 13, 2025 – Emerald Glen Park
•Time: 12:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
•Day Time – Family Friendly Events & Entertainment
•Late Afternoon/Evening – Rose Lounge VIP Experience, Headlining
Entertainers & Grand Finale: 250-Drone Show
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Splatter 2025
•Three Stages of Entertainment
•Main Stage
•Headliners & Grand Finale
•Amphitheater Stage
•Multicultural Performances
•Side-Yard Stage
•Local Musicians & Performers
•Roaming Entertainment
•Chalk Artist Demonstration
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Splatter Continued
•Over 25 Unique Food Vendors
•Arts & Crafts Market Vendors
•Carnival & More
•Interactive Arts & Crafts
•“High-Life” – Art Gallery featuring
Local High School Students
•Commemorative Splatter 2025 Tee
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The Rose Lounge VIP Experience
•5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
•Interactive Food Stations
•Private Lounge Area
•Wine & Beer Tastings
•Front Row Experience for
Main Stage and Drone Show
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Headlining Entertainment
You Should Be Dancing Boombox Heroes
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Grand Finale: 250-Drone Show
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Thank you!
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