From what I understand the reserved seats for the Eleanor's tens show is for the 1st 5 rows. The other seats are free. I read on another board the first 5 rows will get to sample some of the recipes from her new book. The tents will hold up to 100 people so no worry about getting in, it's always open air tent so easy to see Eleanor even just walking by. After the tent show she is in her barn signing books and taking pictures for hours, every day. The lady is a Gem!