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| - I have been to all 3 foodie fests. I have been lucky enough to have VIP each time. Overall my experience has been good. I am a big food truck fan so I have no problem paying to get access to out of state trucks. I also have not had any problems parking or getting into the event. This year there was a lot more seating and most of it covered, which they didn't have the last 2 foodie fests. As someone who usually takes their kids at least one of the days, we need somewhere to sit and eat. So big plus for that. There seemed to be less entertainment this time, in years past they have more performers and themed nights (70's, 80's, 90's etc). Bringing that back or having more things on the main stage would add to the festival atmosphere. Maybe some food demos, more eating contests, etc. Also have signs with the entertainment schedule would be good so we know what is going on.
VIP is great! Open bar, fun photo booth, wine tasting, free samples from Fluff Ice, Vic's and Red Neck Kitchen, valet parking, separate entrance to event.
Yelp Lounge was unmanned all night Friday. I stopped by a few times to see if I could find any other yelpers. Nope, just some crazy kids with no parents in sight. These kids were running jumping on the couches, knocking them over, hitting their heads on the cement when the couches flipped over. It was crazy. I threatened them that they better stop or Misti was gonna come get them. Hahaha.
The White Castle fiasco was crazy, but expected. I met people who drove from Cali for it. What do you expect? Yes they should have had more grills, etc but there would have been long lines either way. It would have been better to put it in the back corner, not in the front so it congested the whole area, also the lines for WC were a mess. They should have had the barriers to keep the lines contained and signs saying if it was order or pick up line so people got in the right line.
Prices and running out of food, is not the promoters fault. That is on the individual food truck. The food trucks pay a lot to be a part of the event, plus their travel expenses (if out of the area) so I can see they have to up their prices a bit. Same goes for not opening on time. When we got there Sat at 12:45 most of the trucks were not open yet. That sucks but that is the trucks fault, not the promoter.
I would love for them to be able to get some different out of state trucks. It is usually the same trucks, every year. There were a couple new ones (Seoul Sausage, Q Up) but I wish they could get more. That would make me more excited for next time.
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