Elkton Arts and Wine Weekend a go with changes

The annual elkton arts and wine festival in douglas county is still happening -- despite the state freeze...with a twist.

Kezi 9 news reporter evita garza shows us how one local business owner is trying to stay positive... despite losing a busy weekend.

< the staff at tomaselli pastry mill and ca?

Tell me they are taking a big hit next weekend& now that the elkton arts and wine festival has gone virtual.

00:08 cara bruckner, manager:?before this all went on, we were going to sponsor or have a local artist come share our space.

But now wee in transition?

Normally, people would travel from near and far for the festival& to participate in winery and art studio walking tours all over elkton.

And restaurants like tomaselli would get to serve all those hungry tourists.

This year, organizers say theye encouraging visitors to order wine bottles and art online& and, order take out from restaurants in town.

00:38 emily woody, head server:?wee really holding on hope that people are going to be social distant and participate?

00:44 evita: even though the festival has gone virtual, the tomaselli staff say theye confident thanksgiving weekend will still be a busy one... because of the loyal customers theye gained over the years?

"we really appreciate the support we've had so far, so we're looking forward to seeing people."

The elkton community education center will also host a small, covid-safe exhibit& to make sure local artists still get recognition that weekend.

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