Comments on: Oktoberfest a Success in Fredericksburg! http://sarahiouslyspeaking.com/2009/10/oktoberfest-a-success-in-fredericksburg/ There's No Fluff In This Stuff Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:52:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Bryan http://sarahiouslyspeaking.com/2009/10/oktoberfest-a-success-in-fredericksburg/comment-page-1/#comment-450 Bryan Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:12:19 +0000 http://sarahiouslyspeaking.com/?p=629#comment-450 Most of these merchants, that are against closing the street, are missing the big picture when it comes to events like these. More events will eventually bring more and new patrons to downtown the rest of the year. Yes, Mr Walker of Walker Homes had one day where his sales were down. But what about all the possibilities that he will receive increased store traffic the other 364 days out of the year (maybe 363 if he is closed on Christmas) from all the people that will start coming downtown more often due to these types of events. I for one hope this event, and others like it, can be expanded next year. Maybe even close down 2 or 3 blocks on Caroline St and get many of the restaurants and bars to participate, not just Capital Ale House. Most of these merchants, that are against closing the street, are missing the big picture when it comes to events like these. More events will eventually bring more and new patrons to downtown the rest of the year. Yes, Mr Walker of Walker Homes had one day where his sales were down. But what about all the possibilities that he will receive increased store traffic the other 364 days out of the year (maybe 363 if he is closed on Christmas) from all the people that will start coming downtown more often due to these types of events.

I for one hope this event, and others like it, can be expanded next year. Maybe even close down 2 or 3 blocks on Caroline St and get many of the restaurants and bars to participate, not just Capital Ale House.

]]> By: Sarah Stelmok http://sarahiouslyspeaking.com/2009/10/oktoberfest-a-success-in-fredericksburg/comment-page-1/#comment-449 Sarah Stelmok Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:20:32 +0000 http://sarahiouslyspeaking.com/?p=629#comment-449 Karen - Thank you so much for commenting. It is wonderful to hear from a shop owner who sees the advantages of downtown festivals. I'm making a push to support all of the downtown merchants that advocate for events like Oktoberfest. I already support your store and have since I moved here. You are my first stop for Christmas gifts every holiday season! I would love to feature your store in a blog post. Please feel free to email me if you are interested! Karen – Thank you so much for commenting. It is wonderful to hear from a shop owner who sees the advantages of downtown festivals. I’m making a push to support all of the downtown merchants that advocate for events like Oktoberfest. I already support your store and have since I moved here. You are my first stop for Christmas gifts every holiday season! I would love to feature your store in a blog post. Please feel free to email me if you are interested!

]]> By: Karen Bane http://sarahiouslyspeaking.com/2009/10/oktoberfest-a-success-in-fredericksburg/comment-page-1/#comment-448 Karen Bane Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:14:01 +0000 http://sarahiouslyspeaking.com/?p=629#comment-448 As owner and operator of The Silver Spider, located in the 900 block - I welcome events that bring folks into our City. All too often I hear people say they very seldom go downtown. There are so many events we could and should be supporting to bring the surrounding population into our City where they will find great food, entertainment, and shopping that is not over priced and accompanied by friendly and caring shop owners. The downtown merchants have struggled to be heard by the City for years, and now that an event is actually scheduled and proven to bring bodies by our doors, let's say "Thank You" and what can we all do to make it better and more successful next year. As owner and operator of The Silver Spider, located in the 900 block – I welcome events that bring folks into our City. All too often I hear people say they very seldom go downtown. There are so many events we could and should be supporting to bring the surrounding population into our City where they will find great food, entertainment, and shopping that is not over priced and accompanied by friendly and caring shop owners.
The downtown merchants have struggled to be heard by the City for years, and now that an event is actually scheduled and proven to bring bodies by our doors, let’s say “Thank You” and what can we all do to make it better and more successful next year.

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