In one word: Overrated. (well, and overpriced). The prices are outrageous. Even if this was in NYC or the West Coast, the prices would still be high. Music is a mixed bag to put it nicely. Great place for kids to practice their violin lessons and make some good money. The arts and crafts vendors tend to have marketable but highly predictable, tame and cliched work. Yet many people think it's fine art. That being said, there are a few surprises worth noting, mainly in specialty food products. But honestly, it's not stuff that you can only get there. Also the crowds and parking is a drag. And it seems like the prices just keep getting higher yet people race back there even faster. I think I'll just stick to buying my unglamorous but cheap produce at Meijer...