SEYMOUR, Ind. – The Seymour Oktoberfest Board of Directors has announced that there will not be a 48th annual Seymour Oktoberfest in 2020.
The board said, “While Indiana’s Back on Track Plan allows for festivals after July 4, there is still uncertainty regarding potential restrictions through the remainder of this year. We have had to address this uncertainty while keeping the health and safety of the public a top priority.”
Some of the major concerns that led to the event being canceled for this year include:
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Uncertainty surrounding the Indiana’s Back on Track Plan timeline
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Challenges regarding restrictions and best practices for social distancing, PPE use, contact tracing, etc.
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Logistical concerns for increased sanitation efforts
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Disruption in the food supply chain
The board continued, “We do not take this decision lightly, as it will impact our community and the local businesses that participate in Oktoberfest. Our beloved festival would not be the same without their support and the public’s patronage, and this fact made our decision even more difficult.”
