My first one, and I am somewhat disappointed. Expected many more vendors, and a good many of ones there had nothing to do with Goldwings, or any motorcycle. The hurricane may have had some effect, but one vendor I spoke with said she did not think this was the main cause. Her experience (30 years) has been that pre-registration usually runs 3000+, but this one only managed around 1200. She blamed the venue (Gaylord Texan in Grapevine, Texas). Too expensive all the way around - $3.00 for a small coffee or bottle of water, $8.00 for a salad or sandwich - plus $10.00 a day for parking with no in and out, or $50.00 for the entire event with unlimited in and out (normally $22.00 a day with no in and out whatsoever, you leave, it's another $22.00 to park again).
Did, however, make some purchases and have some items installed on the Prowler. May attend again Saturday (last day) with one of my sons who also rides. Volunteered at registration for two of the days, but ended up needing to only work one. After the first day, there was only a trickle of people showing up.