2020 Blues n’ Brews Canceled Amidst COVID-19 Concerns

2020 Blues n’ Brews Canceled Amidst COVID-19 Concerns

ROCK SPRINGS ā€” The Rock Springs Main Street/Urban Renewal Agency (URA), in consultation with Mayor Kaumo and City staff, has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Sweetwater Blues nā€™ Brews.

The organizing committee had been moving forward with plans for the 2020 event ā€“ contacting breweries and vendors, booking musical entertainment, applying for permits, and communicating with sponsors.

They were optimistic that given the date of the event, theyā€™d still be able to host it. However, the recent spike in COVID cases locally, paired with the Governorā€™s extension on crowds not to exceed 250, made it clear the event wouldnā€™t be possible in 2020.

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ā€œWe certainly donā€™t want to put anyone at risk,ā€ said Chad M. Banks, Rock Springs Main Street/URA manager. “Itā€™s our biggest fundraiser of the year and, more importantly, something the community looks forward to. Cancelling this year was a very tough decision,ā€ Banks added.

ā€œWe had some exciting improvements for the 2020 event planned. We look forward to hosting the event again in 2021 ā€“ August 14,ā€ Banks said. Changes for 2020 included a VIP tasting hour and unlimited sampling.

Sweetwater Blues nā€™ Brews is presented by Rocky Mountain Bank with support from Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, Sweetwater Travel and Tourism Board, All West Communications, Western Wyoming Beverages, Simplot, Pickinā€™ Palace, the Community Fine Arts Center, Life Skills of Wyoming, and Eric Phillips Attorney at Law.