Greensburg withdraws bid to host Ligonier Country Market
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Updated · WTAE Pittsburgh · May 9
Greensburg withdraws bid to host Ligonier Country Market
5 articles · Updated · WTAE Pittsburgh · May 9
The city dropped the proposal for Lynch Field this week, citing scheduling conflicts, floodplain, erosion and sedimentation concerns, and other site-use pressures.
The market is already unable to operate in Ligonier after its lease ended amid disputes with the Loyalhanna Watershed Association over vendor numbers, permits and start dates.
The 50-year tradition usually has about 120 vendors and drew 77,000 visitors and $800,000 in gross earnings over five years, with vendors and local businesses warning of major losses.
How did one town secure an $800,000 market after its rival's bid to host it suddenly collapsed?
A beloved market was nearly evicted for being too popular. What does this reveal about the hidden cost of success?