@article {PHILIP:2003:1525-9951:151,
	author = "PHILIP FEIFAN XIE",
	title = "VISITORS PERCEPTIONS OF AUTHENTICITY AT A RURAL HERITAGE FESTIVAL: A CASE STUDY",
	journal = "Event Management",
	volume = "8",
	year = "2003",
	abstract = "Rural festivals have become increasingly important for creating recreational experiences, revitalizing isolated towns, and generating higher revenues. This article explores visitors' perceptions of authenticity regarding the Applebutter Festival in Grand Rapids, Ohio, as recorded by responses to a visitor survey. The results show that although visitors express strong interest in heritage festival and contribute significant economic impact to the festival, their perceptions of authenticity of the heritage resources remains superficial. Statistical analysis indicates that a stereotypical view of heritage was common and not all visitors regard heritage as a high priority. The recommendations for the future development of rural festivals are proposed based upon the findings.",
	pages = "151-160(10)",
	url = "http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/cog/em/2003/00000008/00000003/art00004"
}