A logical response, Rex, and one that I have heard several times before. And I will not deny that, especially in tough economic times, every event is fighting for the potential attendee's dollar.

Yet, from my culturally-stifled little spot in the world, I need drive no more than 100 miles to attend festivals dedicated to the following traditions: Irish, Greek, Native American (though, I'll grant you, many tribes are represented), Polish, Serbian, German and Italian.

As one who likes to experience different cultures, I have been to these festivals in recent years. They seem to find a couple of days' worth of entertainment, food and attractions unique to their heritage. So, I don't know about that reasoning.