We, the undersigned, believe the health and vitality of our city’s Downtown is directly linked to the Downtown West Bend Association’s events, in particular Music on Main, which has been a summer entertainment staple of the city since 2005.

Homegrown has proposed, and are seeking permits, for a series of concerts to be held on the same day and time as Music on Main. Granting these would negatively impact a foundational event of the Downtown West Bend Association and financially jeopardize their entire slate of events such as the Farmers’ Market. Homegrown’s proposal is shortsighted, misguided and un-neighborly. Homegrown should explore other options than direct competition with well-established and popular events.