A volunteer recruitment meeting will be held Tuesday in an effort to try to educate patrons about various opportunities to volunteer at this year’s Trails West! festival.

According to a news release, community-minded patrons are invited to attend the volunteer recruitment meeting Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. at Robidoux Landing Playhouse, 103 W Francis St. Festival officials will educate attendees about various opportunities to volunteer at the festival all while celebrating “Total Eclipse of the Arts” August 18-21, 2017.

“This is a great opportunity for citizens in the St. Joseph area because they can show their support for their city and be a part of a very exciting year for Trails West!® ,” said Lee Ann Smiley, festival volunteer co-chair.

The festival is looking for volunteers to help with festival set up, clean up in the food court, site preparation, site decorations, removal of decorations, and delivery of Trails West!® marketing materials.

Admission to the festival is by souvenir button or 2017 Trails West! ® T-shirt. The buttons, good for admission to all four days of the festival, are on sale now and are $10 in advance and $15 at the festival gates. All guests over the age of 10 need a button for admission.