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Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Is Middfest really THAT expensive?
It seems that whenever I write about Middfest, at least one person complains about one thing in particular - the price. People don’t seem to like the idea of paying to get into a festival.
On one level, I can understand that. For a lot of festivals, there is no admission charge. And it may seem like a gyp to pay money to get in the door and then spend more money.
Another factor at work here may be history. I’ve been covering Middfest for 11 years. To the best of my memory, Middfest always asked for a fee for an entry badge. But in recent years, it seems they’ve been more aggressive about enforcing it.
But let me play devil’s advocate here. Is $5 really THAT much money? Especially when that charge is only for adults? How is that different from paying to get into, say, the Ohio Challenge or the Renaissance Festival, both of which have an admission, or at least a parking fee? The $5 is also good for all three days, so if you come back, you don’t have to pay again. And there is a lot to see Middfest. Whether one WANTS to see it all depends on your point of view, but there’s still a lot to see there.
Or is it a question of Middfest itself? I’ve heard it said that Middfest is “about as exciting as an outdoor library.” To those people, Middfest may be a little too PBS for their taste. Is Middfest simply not fun enough?
Just asking …
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