OCEAN CITY — Sunfest as residents and visitors have grown to know and love over the years remains a long-shot for this year, but a modified SunLITE event with vendors spread out in venues all over the south end of the town could be a viable replacement this fall.
On Tuesday, Mayor and Council members resumed their conversation about the fate of Sunfest in October. Last week, the town’s elected officials debated the merits of keeping the fall signature event in the midst of a pandemic despite the recent stabilization in some of the key metrics.
The decision was tabled last week in order to see more guidance from state officials and the county health department and to see if the contract with the tent vendor could be reworked in order to save some money on what will be a revenue-challenged event this year for all stakeholders. During Tuesday’s work session, Special Events Director Frank Miller presented some new information that has arisen since the council met last week.
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Rickie and Co remain a joke. $100k additional for the airshow and all is good for this weekend. Not for sunfest. Wonder if they sent an additional $100k for the Oct event?
ReplyDeleteCancel it Rickie, no SunLite either. Pray for a safe outcome this weekend. It is your last money maker for the season and year.
NO to any of these money making circuses.
ReplyDeleteI am glad they are trying to come up with solutions instead of just cancelling it. These businesses depend people for income. I think things are going ok and I hope we don't see a ton of places going out of business. If covid is a concern to you or you are high risk don't come. I wear a mask and only eat if it it outside. But I don't have an issue with a business not demanding a mask being worn or someone who wants to eat inside. It is my job to inform myself and make choices best for me. Same to everyone else. If one is uncomfortable, you can leave. Trump 20/20. Freedom is important.
ReplyDelete815 - really? You think?
ReplyDeleteBy the way, we live in the United States of America and its #1 when it comes to Freedom.
Don't be fooled with rhetoric!