The first year, they did run out of food. The city apparently thought there were a few grandmas coming to look at quilts. They had no idea! They have since learned their lesson(s). Every year you can tell that there has been at least one discussion after each show. Fortunately, I live within an hour and a half away. This year I will go on the guild bus. I take my lunch so I don't have to worry about buying over-priced food. That way I keep money for the "important" buys (whatever they might be). One year, there was a vendor that actually sold good quality fat quarters for $1.00 each. Haven't seen them since. One can only hope.