I'm not going this year but we have enjoyed it the few times we've been. Although the last time it was 104*F & we were searching for the shade to rest in. If you can, take a cooler with your own refreshments & even cool food. There's like 10,000 people in this one little town & the hwy runs right through it, so you get logging trucks etc. crawling along amongst the crowds. Have a great time, it's really an exciting time.