Quote Originally Posted by auld argonian View Post
All of these Fests are free to the public. Vendors and food stands pay for their spaces. The City pays the talent. There are corporate sponsors. But in all cases outside contractors do all of the transport, set up, tent rental, sanitation, etc. The Fests are a tourist draw.

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Lest we forget it is the taxpayers, and not the city, who pay for (and benefit from) the event.