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Who thought a festival admission charge would cause so much heated debate?
In the past, Trails West! has been free to the public. In 2007, organizers of St. Joseph's largest music and arts festival made the decision to charge admission for the first time in its 14-year history.
For the event, which occurred Aug. 17 through 19, festival attendees were required to purchase souvenir buttons for $5 in advance and $7 the...