Better than the reviews for 2012 hands down. It seems like they should have a separate page for each year. We spent in total about $60 for the 2 of us (admission, food, shared a beer)
If you don't want to wait in the massive line for tickets buy them online. Than you can go straight to the gate. Yes it will cost an extra $2 but you will save at least 30-45 min.
Anyways I'll put the good and the bad
The good:
Frank.
Oh my goodness. The polish sausage with lobster Mac and cheese is a revelation. Go here. Now.
Arizona farms cheese curds. Better than anything I ever got in the Midwest. They have this wonderful garlicky flavor that is so awesome. If you really love them get 2 smalls for $4 each instead of 1 large for $8 as it is barely any bigger than the small. Literally the container is maybe 1/4" bigger.
There were groupon and livingsocial deals for tickets so we got 2 GA tix for $13. great! They sell out quick so act fast
Parking was free and pretty well coordinated. Yes you will wait in line.
The bad:
The porta potties. Whole new level of disgusting.
Not many food trucks had things for 1 token. Most had a small side (fries etc) that didn't really showcase the food trucks fare for about 2 tokens ($4) but to get anything good was about 4-5 tokens ($8-10). the thing is they still gave sample portions so it adds up quickly! Some were the exception but this was true of the 10-12 trucks our group went to.
Not much shelter or shade. Normally in January this isn't an issue and i saw reviews of last year it was really cold but it was pretty toasty this year!
Beer selection. Coors, bud, blue moon, and redd ale. C'mon guys. Maybe a beer truck would be a good idea....is that legal?
But I digress. All in all I'm glad we went it was a good time with good friends.