Deutschesfest forum gives food for thought

The January 29 community forum on the future of Deutschesfest resulted in lots of feedback and ideas for improvement. The comments received were compiled last week by the author and Lise Ott. Next week, we hope to offer clarification of some of the suggestions and provide a basic framework for volunteering to take on some of these tasks.

Biergarten

Quality of bands has not improved – has really declined. Whiskey D & the 8 Balls cleared the Biergarten out last year.

Raise the gate $5, $10, $15 – people will pay it (Leavenworth is $20).

Beer prices are too expensive. People will not pay for high...