Coachella festivalgoers fume after spending over $100 per meal: ‘These prices are diabolical’
Economy And Jobs,Arts And Entertainment,California,Music,Bernie Sanders,Culture
Overpriced, inedible concessions at Coachella have outraged critics who are calling out the music festival for being a “money trap” as hundreds of thousands descended on the Southern California desert.
One influencer claimed she spent over $100 for her meal consisting of tacos and lemonade on the first night of Coachella on Friday, which pop megastar Lady Gaga headlined on the festival’s main stage.
Ruth Viveros, who has chronicled her experience in Coachella Valley since Friday, shared a glimpse into the food at the famous music festival.
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