JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The Jamestown Downtown Association (JDA) is clarifying some confusion with Buffalo Days and Crazy Daze this weekend.

JDA President Lynn Lambrecht reports that they decided several years ago to discontinue hosting a Crazy Daze event on 1st Avenue.

“We could not justify closing off 4 blocks of a state highway and main thoroughfare in order for 3 or 4 retail businesses to have Crazy Daze sales,” Lambrecht stated in a release.

Gun and Reel Sports and Gifts from the Heart have continued to host a Crazy Daze sale on 1st Street West in front of their stores.

“They have been responsible for the Closure of the Street, a $75 fee to the city, and for advertising their own event for hundreds of dollars.”

Lambrecht says this year, Gifts from the Heart have invited other home-based and craft businesses to join in at a cost of $25 per table with the fee going towards advertising and not to the business.

“All businesses downtown who would like to hold a sidewalk sale in front of their business on Friday as part of Buffalo Days are encouraged to do so and we will do our best to promote,” Lambrecht stated.

Call 701-320-7217 if you have any questions.