Absolutely love this event. We have attended it for three straight years. Go ahead and splurge a little and get the VIP tickets. You get free food and beer parings in the Brewers Lounge, and access to an actual bathroom so you don't have to use the Porta potties. It is also worth it to get an hour head start and a souvenir tasting glass. The food trucks were amazing this year. I will say that the Brewers Lounge food offerings were better last year. There were a lot more options. We still thoroughly enjoyed ourselves as usual.