Elk Grove residents express dismay over Western Festival cancelation

In late April 2024, some long time Elk Grove residents were hit with news that struck them like a thunderbolt. That news was that Elk Grove’s oldest event, the Western Festival was canceled. The announcement came from the Cosumnes Community Services District, the CCSD. Some long time residents took to social media and expressed frustration and dismay for the cancelation and urged people to express their frustration during a public meeting of the CCSD. Here is what one person said about the cancellation: On this edition of Elk Grove News podcast we’ll hear from four people who showed up at the Cosumnes Community Services District Board of Directors on Wednesday, May 1st, 2024 and spoke about their dissatisfaction with the cancelation. The speakers you will hear in order are Lynden King, Brian Coulson,  Randy Bekker and a person who did not identify themselves, and CCSD Board Chair Jim Luttrel. You will also hear additional comments from Mr. Coulson