The festival was a BCCC fund raiser. Every dollar raised went to the scholarship fund. The $2.00 DONATION per person with a $5.00 maximum per family was what went to the college.As for paying for everything once you got in, Where don't you have to pay for your food and crafts? If your comparing it to Leland founders day which you think is completely free, understand that that is paid for with YOUR tax dollars. Nothing is free.Your $2.00 at the Italian Festival got you some GREAT entertainment and a nice variety of vendors. I'm certain that each year this event will grow to rival any in the area.