Ihnken/WOMP’s official statement regarding the Summer Solstice Projekt Music Festival:
Our deepest apologies go out to all of our guests especially those who traveled hours to the Summer Solstice Projekt only to be turned away at the gate with little or no explanation. We did in fact have the proper permit to run from 8am Thursday to 5am Sunday with the ability to serve alcohol and no county official has any right to revoke that or to force all of you to leave a piece of private property.
We have today (07.01.09) notified Frederick County and the officials responsible for this decision that we are taking legal action for their prejudicial decision. We will be mailing replacement tickets out to all guests on our mailing list as an attempt to ratify some of your concerns. In our society there are real repercussions for real mistakes and these individuals will pay for this grievous injustice.
Wish this came out sooner but understandable considering they were in the process of putting their legal case together. After reviewing some of the info they actually have a case, and the festival being shut down is about as small town politics as you can get. As more about the legal battle becomes public knowledge I will continue to post it up onto here - After all I did promote the shit out of the festival for a 3 solid months, it is the least I can do.
OK, You win! Where do I sign up for the pro account?