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Board approves Summerfest, Savor Lebanon and other street-closure requests for mid-May events
Summary
The board approved multiple street-closure requests for upcoming downtown events, including Savor Lebanon (May 17), Summerfest (May 30–31) and law enforcement Memorial Day observance (May 15); pickleball courts will be temporarily installed downtown for Summerfest.
The Lebanon Board of Works approved a series of downtown street-closure requests Tuesday to accommodate seasonal events and public ceremonies.
Detective Brad Dunn of the Boone County sheriff’s office requested a short closure for a Law Enforcement Memorial Day ceremony on May 15. Dunn said the closure would run 4:30 to 8 p.m. and would allow display of police vehicles, a short ceremony and a public-relations booth; the board approved the request.
Joe LePage, communications director, described two larger weekend events. Savor Lebanon is scheduled for Saturday, May 17, and the board approved a 9 a.m.–6 p.m. closure to allow vendor tents, musical acts and tasting stations on the courthouse square. LePage said the alleyways would remain passable and event organizers provide volunteers to set up and remove barriers.
Summerfest will be held Friday and Saturday, May 30–31; LePage said the full event map mirrors prior years with two stages, artisan and food vendors and a new temporary pickleball setup on Main Street for Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. LePage told the board the pickleball courts are temporary, open play is free, tournament play and lessons may carry fees, and organizers anticipate downtown businesses will benefit from event attendees. The board approved the Summerfest closures and the temporary pickleball-court plan.
LePage noted event organizers will provide logistics support, that some road closures begin earlier to allow stage and vendor setup, and that the city will provide barricades and public-works support. The board moved to approve all closures as presented.
