the problem with barrie, contrary to, or in addition to, ian robb's belief, was the venue. i went once. i didn't want to go back. there were (and are) an awful lot of marvellous festivals in ontario with both excellent performers and wonderful venues.i can't make it to orillia, but you'll have great weather at mariposa this weekend, and i hope a good turnout and a really good time....
~'nut