Ok, this was my first visit to this Festival. I really enjoyed the thought of sampling tons of wine from around the area. Unfortunately I quickly found out how this could turn to a very frustrating thing for someone like myself that lacks patience. Couple key things to know about this event. One, the lines will get pretty long at each booth....people love wine so there is a pretty good crowd out there. I don't mind a line but I think people need to chat less and sample more. Secondly, it's a lot of NC Wineries and so you are going to find more sweet, fruity wine than anything else. Third, make sure you bring a little set up and get there early to grab some prime real estate for the bands that play later. But overall it's a great festival and if you are going to go even though you'll want to sample the wines I'd suggest get some samples, find something you like and buy a few bottles. Then plop down in your chair with your new wine and kick back!