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With most of the food vendors returning year after year, Cox said this caught him by surprise.

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All the information for the application process is online at

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The Vancouver Island MusicFest takes place at the Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds, July 8-10.

Cox said ticket sales have been great and he expects close to 10,000 patrons each day.

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terry.farrell@comoxvalleyrecord.com
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