I'm one of the biggest fans of the fair but will point out why people aren't showing up anymore.
The good
I love the concerts but one thing is certain death, taxes and either sublime, weezer and or snoop will be performing at the fair now I love these bands it would be great to get some more diversity in the concerts. The food although overpriced I have a few favorites like the garlic fries from cardinallis pizza and deep fried pb and j and funnel cakes! The rides are ok not a big thrill fan so I enjoy the exhibits art and photography contest are great and u can help judge. They are allowing outside good and drinks so save money and brin your own food. I also like they have better cleaner food trucks some seem to be a bit more affordable.
The bad
The prices and prizes are really not worth the squeeze, I take advantage of the special discount days they have so I can save money. 10$ admission fee they are nuts for charging so much per person I know they have a special this year where they give u 10$ credit when u pay 10$ for admission on your next trip nice way to get people to come back but that won't work what will would be to make it more affordable and step up the food quality.
Overall
I have the season pass and don't regret it I will see most concerts and I avoid paying for parking by finding street parking near grand about a block walk but it's worth saving money can't wait to see weezer and queens of the Stone Age :-)