Jared Bowers, social media and content coordinator, said the two-day event was the biggest ever in its fourth year.
“We sold out more than a week prior to the event,” Bowers said. “We sold 3,600 tickets and when I left today, shortly after 2 p.m., there were more than 1,000 people still there and it ends at 5 p.m.”
Sarah Kaufmann, Guinness World Record-recognized cheese carver, made an appearance at the festival, creating works from blocks of cheese. She will be back for a Sunday appearance as well.
VIP ticket holders were able to get in an hour earlier to visit the bars for unlimited beer and wine. Bowers is hoping for an even bigger crowd next year.
“The first day was very well-attended and this is a popular event that can grow larger next year,” Bowers said.
Katie Burns of Jungle Jim’s, said the sellout crowd although expected, was a welcomed sight.
“People really didn’t seem to mind waiting in line and it was packed today,” Burns said.
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