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Story Published: Oct 6, 2008 at 9:04 AM EST

Story Updated: Oct 6, 2008 at 9:57 AM EST

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP)- Despite the economy, early attendance numbers show arts festivals in Augusta thriving.

Organizers say both the Arts in the Heart of Augusta and Westobou festivals exceeded attendance.

Arts in the Heart saw a 33 percent increase in attendance from Sept. 19-21 _ up from 50,000 last year. Organizers say revenue rose by about $25,000, despite a $2 increase in the price of a three-day
ticket.

Organizers estimate several thousand more attended the Westobou
Festival.

Director Kathi Dimmock estimates a total of 100,000 people attended both festivals.

(Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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Monday, Oct 6 at 12:38 PM Terry wrote ...

How could the Westobou Festival exceed attendance? This was the first one. Do you mean it exceeded EXPECTED attendance?

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