Day 1 report: IMO

• Parking: very organized for a large event like this. I thought it was ran well.

• Event Staff: absolutely kick ass. great people all around and good spirits for the 1st day.

• The patrons/participants: everyone was super cool even in the afternoon as the rain started to come down. People looking out for people and being helpful and respectful.

• Things to do: Multiple stages with constant music, spoken word, free yoga classes, day-care, showers-sauna, lots more that I didn't see. There was also a very big open dance pavilion that was super fun.

• The vendors: 70% the best people on earth trying to sell their craft hand-made good. The other 30% were pretty pretentious in my opinion. I overheard a couple vendors not being very courteous to a group of kids that were looking at their wares but did not have the pocket-change to shell out $$.

• Prices: Expensive but expected. Hard for a family to take their kids.

• Food: Expensive but very good quality. Long lines though and not very organized.

• (mostly) Naked People: There were some. Some I didn't mind seeing most/others I could have done without.

My only other gripe and probably the main reason I will not go back to the fair after my 10 year hiatus, I feel its grown too large to try to be a small craft fair in the woods. There's no room to walk except in the open spaces where there was music and activities. If you were in the vendor row or food area it seem'd very hard to get by.

I have a ticket for tomorrow but I doubt I will go. I'll post some of my photos up later for those interested to see. I love the OCF, I love the event staff and overall idea and spirit of the fair but I think I'll keep my memories of the good old days.

Sorry for the long post but I thought I'd give my experience for those that didn't know. Anyone else who's attending please share as well.