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Marta Churchwell: Festival season coming up fast
Next month kicks off the busiest time of the year for area artists and crafters who participate in the festival circuit. From the weekend of Sept. 20, when Joplin Arts Fest is staged, through mid-October, there is a festival somewhere in the region every …