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Oktoberfest could move to village
By David J CrossEach year, it’s common to hear people question why one of the German Village Society’s major events isn’t held in the village. Those people may just get their wish.
Bill Curlis, a society trustee and event chair, announced during a board of trustees meeting Monday that the nonprofit group is hoping to bring Oktoberfest back to German Village.
Curlis was careful to stress that no plans have been finalized; however, he said the society wants to hold its annual Oktoberfest on South Third Street between Beck and Frankfort streets. The event is scheduled to take place Oct. 2-4.
If Oktoberfest doesn’t go to GV I definitely won’t be going again this year. Last year at Genoa Park seemed so sterile, especially in comparison with the Greek Festival. There wasn’t even really anything German about it except for Schmidt’s. I bought a German flag from a Polish guy.
I live in the North end of VV. During Comfest, parking becomes extremely limited. I arrange so that I don’t have to use a car during that weekend. It’s a great time, I love seeing all the people in the neighborhood.
As LaChewla says and I agree, the typical annoyances of daily life are much worse than festival or event side effects.
As a resident of GV I am totally excited to see Ocktoberfest coming to the Village. I’d like to see the neighborhood packed with people… it would be good for local businesses, and good for the neighborhood. It’s one weekend a year… I can’t wait!
GVS, city focus on Oktoberfest
By DAVID J. CROSS
ThisWeek Staff Writer
Several local business owners last week had questions about the German Village Society’s plan to move its Oktoberfest to the area, though they were mainly receptive to the idea.
Bill Curlis, society trustee and event chair, last week discussed the planned move at the German Village Business Committee’s monthly meeting.
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Oktoberfest hinges on 32 signatures
Wednesday, March 25, 2009 1:30 PM
By DAVID J. CROSS
ThisWeek Staff Writer
Thirty-two German Village property owners will decide whether the nonprofit’s Oktoberfest will take place in their neighborhood.
The society last week sent out letters to 40 area property owners along South Third Street and side streets asking for their support to move the fundraiser to German Village. The letter stated that the society needs permission from 80 percent of the property owners to shutdown the streets for four days.
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Oktoberfest’s German Village location worries some
Wednesday, April 1, 2009 9:02 PM
BY MARK FERENCHIK
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH
The pressure is on the German Village Society to convince 40 property owners that S. 3rd Street would be a good location for Oktoberfest this year.
“Your approval is absolutely essential; we, literally, cannot hold the event without your approval,” event chairman and society trustee Bill Curlis wrote in a letter to property owners.
“And yes, I am begging here, because there can be no Oktoberfest in 2009 if we do not get your signature,” he wrote.
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I can’t believe the Book Loft wouldn’t want tens of thousands of pedestrians at their doorstep. Especially when its accessible from City Park as well as 3rd.
And I think G Michaels would do just fine. I’m not sure what the qoute about their clientele not wanting to wade through the crowd meant – rich folks don’t like to polka? They could make bank if they did a special Oktoberfest menu and put a simple sign out front saying as much.
Yeah, I can’t see this being anything but a packed weekend for area businesses.
Society opens door April 21 for Oktoberfest talks
Tuesday, April 7, 2009 6:28 PM
By DAVID J. CROSS
ThisWeek Staff Writer
The German Village Society will hold a neighborhood meeting later this month to discuss plans to bring its annual Oktoberfest back to the area.
A meeting has been scheduled for 6 p.m. April 21 at the society Meeting Haus, 588 S. Third St. The meeting was initially scheduled for April 8.
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German Village Society explains Oktoberfest move; residents offer concerns
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 4:28 PM
By DAVID J. CROSS
ThisWeek Staff Writer
The German Village Society on April 21 explained the need to move its annual Oktoberfest onto South Third Street, while a standing-room-only crowd appeared split on the move.
More than 30 people attended the meeting, which was promoted as a way for area residents to ask questions about the nonprofit’s plan.
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Oktoberfest signatures still coming in
Tuesday, April 28, 2009 7:24 PM
By DAVID J. CROSS
ThisWeek Staff Writer
The German Village Society has more than half the signatures it needs to shutdown part of South Third Street for its annual Oktoberfest.
Erin O’Donnell, executive director of the society, said 25 local property owners have signed a petition that would allow for the closure of South Third Street for up to four days. She said two property owners said they would not sign the petition.
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Time running short to collect street-closure signatures
Wednesday, May 6, 2009 1:40 PM
By DAVID J. CROSS
ThisWeek Staff Writer
The German Village Society is closing in on the number of petition signatures it needs to bring its annual Oktoberfest to the area. But time is short, one board member said.
At a meeting earlier this week, the GVS board approved pushing back the deadline to collect petition signatures.
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One step closer….
City to review permit for event street closures
Wednesday, May 20, 2009 3:51 PM
By DAVID J. CROSS
ThisWeek Staff Writer
The German Village Society has gathered enough signatures to bring its annual Oktoberfest to the area, and now plans to hold the event on a smaller footprint.
Jody Graichen, operations coordinator for Oktoberfest, said the nonprofit expects to hold it on South Third Street between Willow Street and the southern portion of Sycamore Street.
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