It was very fun. I would definitely go again next year. I wish I could figure out how to become a judge. We got the VIP tickets which we well worth the price. The hour advance entry was perfect. We had so many tickets. Best Mac and cheese these in my opinion was from Salut Kitchen and Bar. We will definitely be making it to dinner there one night. Only wish the VIP section would have had more seating and maybe closer to the band.