DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) — Rain that sends festivalgoers scrambling for umbrellas can have much bigger consequences for small businesses, and some vendors at the Dayton African American Festival felt that impact after on-and-off rain moved through south Ohio and nearby areas.
The festival, held at Island MetroParks, was expected to draw a strong turnout. But with rain in the forecast and Island Park in a flood-prone area, organizers posted on social media that Saturday’s festivities were cut short.
Vanessa Watson, owner of PhillyGinny’s Water Ice and one of the festival’s vendors, said events like the Dayton African American Festival are key opportunities for small businesses…