This Week News wrote No plans to return Oktoberfest to Schiller Park
Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008
By DAVID J. CROSS
German Village Society trustee Bill Curlis has tackled the question on a regular basis over the years: Why can’t Oktoberfest be held at Schiller Park?
“Why not Schiller Park?” Curlis asked. “Where do you put 35,000 people and 12,000 cars?” Aside from this, Curlis said there were concerns from the city and the society that the park would be damaged.
He pointed out that residents in the area complain about parking when the Actors’ Theatre, which attracts far fewer people, use the park during the warmer months.
Moore said it is important for people to realize the society’s goal for putting on the event. “It is not our mission to present an ethnic festival each and every year,” Moore said, adding that the event is one of the nonprofit’s two major fundraisers. This year it is expected to bring in $80,000.
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