I went to the first few festivals, back when they were out in the parking lot instead of down by the water, and they were so much funner back then. Hayrides, petting zoos,amusement rides, homemade Halloween decorations, food, music, etc. etc. I can't even remember it all, but I do know it was only a few dollars back then. Over the course of the next several years, they would take one thing away each year, and add five dollars more to the cost. Now it is maybe 25 dollars and up and only food and music. Its awful how money ruins everything.