NEW RICHMOND Following an hour discussion that included testimony once again by local business owners and residents who will be impacted negatively by a downtown location of Fun Fest the weekend of July 8-11, council members 4-2 in favor of allowing Fun Fest to take place minus the beer tent and music (live bands) at Minnesota Avenue between West Third and Fourth streets as well as West Third between Minnesota and Knowles avenues.
Business owners noted the festivalâs impact lasts a whole week, including setup and takedown, in addition to the ongoing public health risk posed by the pandemic, behavioral and sanitation issues as well as noise and neighborhood parking concerns.Â