I love having an assigned seat at the NC Music Factory. The acoustics are great and frankly, you can see the stage from anywhere. However, I like knowing where I am going to sit, vs. sitting in the lawn area. Parking is plentiful but timely to get into. It really pays to arrive early when you can. You can enjoy dinner at a restaurant like Bask, or the diner. The show was fabulous and this year, they allow you to bring in a bottle of water and snacks that fit into a ziplock bag. This was useful because I really don't like eating foods that are cooked in a hurry with little care. We were able to enjoy the show, enjoy our own snacks, and not spend any extra money on something that we don't really want. In addition, the jazz show (both nights) was spectacular!