Hmmm...I was not impressed for the 2014 version of the AFotS. I don't think the quality of the artists were of the same level as year's past. This year, it seems to focus on lower price points and more home furnishings. While I understand you want to attract a larger cross-section of the public, bringing in artists and items that look they should appear at a Homegoods store is disappointing.
And while on the subject of disappointment, I still am confused why they bring in "carnival" foodstands versus local foodtrucks and stands? Enough already with baja smoothies and generic gyros.
Newbie tip: As like the Farmer's Market, be a peach and walk with the traffic flow (counter-clockwise) to avoid me mean-mugging you.