Editor,
I do hope the persons responsible for bringing the Bikes, Blues and BBQ event here realize their mistake in that we are such a small, quiet village lacking in capacity to host such a huge number of people. The crowding and noise of such was deafening and disruptive of “business as usual” for locals. I’m sure the organizers of the event expected a large profit from the group, but I have heard numerous times that the majority of the shops and businesses have not benefited, and those that have are very much in the minority.
Is there any way that the citizens of this town and surrounding residents may have a voice in bringing this event to a halt? I’m sure any tourists coming in town unaware of this huge influx would be very disappointed in their expectations of what to expect of Eureka Springs, and I dare say would be inclined not to come again.
I just want to add, there are some fine people who ride motorcycles – I’m not discrediting them at all. The problem is the huge number and our small village town’s inability to handle them.
Beth Severe