Weissport borough will not be hosting the Redneck Festival in 2020.

This year was to be the 13th annual event in the borough’s park, but growing concerns over potential safety issues led the mayor to take action.

“It’s a concern of mine,” said Weissport Mayor Paulette Watson. “Just with everything, the riots and protests going on all over the country.”

A monument in the Weissport park honors soldiers, including those who fought in the Civil War. Borough officials worry it could be damaged because nationwide protests have left many monuments vandalized.

“I’m just concerned in regards to having individuals coming into town, and defacing our park, and having a bad name come upon our park here in our little community,” Watson said.

Duane Dellecker, one of the event’s organizers, said the festival board will be meeting on Sunday afternoon and issue a news release following that session.

The event, sponsored by the Weissport Recreation Committee, is held each Labor Day weekend.

Proceeds from the festival benefit the recreational needs of the community.

In the past, that has included new playground equipment, rubber mulch, a new pavilion with picnic tables, a gazebo and permanent electric service throughout the main park in the center of town.

Andrea Sicora contributed to this report.