My rating is mainly based on the lack of organization with the event. Understanding that this was the first Pizza Festival, from what I understand, it wasn't the first food event put on by the promoter. The venue was perfect (nice park) in downtown Phoenix. Assuming that we'd have plenty of pizza, wine and other spirits, we caught a Lyft from Chandler to the event (excellent choice on my behalf).
The advertisement for the event read that there would be slices for $3-$4 each. Not so. I don't think one vendor had a bottle of water for that price let alone a slice of pizza.
Some of the vendors were so popular that they either sold out 2 hours prior to shut down or the line was so long that one instantly caught the 'hangry' attitude (you wouldn't want to be around me at that time).
Outside of the incorrectly advertised prices, the absurd lines and the running out of product, I'd say that the event was a acceptable.Should they put it on again, I'd definitely attend. Call it my insane love for the pie!!!!