Whorehouse Days events banned from city buildings

Associated Press
April 28, 2005 WHOREHOUSE0429


GILBERT, Minn. -— Activities during Whorehouse Days won't be happening in any city buildings, Gilbert City Council members decided.

The council voted against renting city buildings for the festival — a celebratory look back at a time during Prohibition when the town was known for its bars, gambling and prostitutes.

Festival organizers had wanted to use the community center for a production of "The Best Little Whorehouse in Gilbert,'' a takeoff on "Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.'' In a letter, organizer Bob Cap told city officials the group also wanted to use the arena for an antique fair and antique car show.

Other events include bed and bath races, a best-dressed madam contest and an attempt to build the world's longest bar.

Mayor Bob Garrity Jr. said the group's request to rent the city buildings was too vague. The city had requested that Whorehouse Days organizers attend the City Council meeting, but no one showed up.

Whorehouse Days is scheduled to take place July 8-10.