After long and difficult consideration the decision has been made to cancel the 2010 Bayfest.
This decision was not made lightly or without taking into account the impact on the community, both North Beach and Calvert County, but current economic realities made this decision unavoidable.
The current recession has impacted our Bayfest vendors to such an extent that less than one half of the normal 120 participants could commit to attend. In addition, some who had already committed to attend had subsequently withdrawn. As a result, Bayfest revenues were falling short of covering the cost of the event by more than $15,000.
I did not feel that imposing the cost of Bayfest, which was designed to be self-supporting, on the taxpayers of North Beach was either fair or wise.
I regret having to make this decision and did not want to present a Bayfest that did not meet previous standards or could not support itself. Therefore, I made this decision with the best interests of the Town and its taxpayers in mind.
Michael Bojokles
Mayor, North Beach