My village, for about 65 years, has held a spring fest. Up until 2020....it meant 9 days of 'festing'.....mostly with apple wine served, lots of food, and a carnival-like fair. For the bulk of this, they also operated a fest-tent, with hired-up bands, and tons of money off Friday/Saturday night operations.
In the 1990s....I think they could make 150k D-Marks off a Saturday evening in the tent, between entry, beer and food.
As 2017 came up....they had to go and hire up security because teenagers hyped up on booze and doing stupid crap. In both 2018/2019....it was less of a fest because of the security cost, and the attitude that things needed more 'control'.
2020? Based on the threat of Covid....the whole thing got cancelled, and the same for 2021.
This year? They've decided to run what I'd call fest-lite. Apple wine will be served on the street, with some food options. Beyond that.....nothing much else will happen.
Covid, whether you like to admit it or not....still is a big deal and controls what 'fun' can exist.
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