Overall, the venue was pretty well orchestrated. I didn't partake in any of the fairground festivities so they are exempt from this review. As far as the show itself went. I have very few complaints. Aside from the odd, amateur mic squeal and a bit of muffle in the vocals for earlier bands. The sound quality was excellent given the location. Bands were performing under a tent which is a good precaution when playing at an event call Rainmaker... I digress. The sound was definitely perfected by the end of the night for the headliners, I Mother Earth. My first time seeing them and my lord did they take me by storm. Magnificent! I'd also like to give a shoutout to the second band to play that day, also a first time treat, an up and coming band called Pigeon Park. Those boys rocked it and are going to do great things. Check them out! Of course GOB was amazing as well. Those boys out sure put on one hell of an electric show.
Now for a few upsets. Parking was a bit of a scramble. Although it worked out for myself and my group of friends. It was a very unorganized, dog-eat-dog concept. There was absolutely no seating anywhere in the concert area. You have 5 bands, most of which are high energy, on a gorgeous day and nowhere to sit and have a beer, snack, water or just to rest your mosh legs. There is always the ground, sure. However, with seemingly no designated smoking area. Not only are you avoiding spit and possibly puke puddles. You are now subjected to sitting in an ashtray. Staff was friendly but seldom helpful. They all had a different story on reentry so it was a fearful endeavor to venture outside the gates.
Bottom line, as above, it was still a phenomenal show and all of the necessities were met. A few adjustments to comfort and convenience would be applauded but otherwise this was a great event.