I've had my ups and downs with foodie fest over the years. Back in the Red Dragon days when it was at Silverton and VIP included an open bar I loved it. Then it moved around a bit (Linq, Rio) and went downhill for me. It has been at Sunset Station for a few years now and I am a fan again. Most complaints I see are for paying to get in. I don't mind paying to get in. If you do the presale it's only $5. Def do the presale because then you get to skip the line. Even full price it is a cheap way to try out of area trucks. Kids are free. Technically its kids under 48 inches but my son is taller and he got in for free no problem. We usually go later at night when it is less busy but you do run the chance of some trucks or items being sold out.