It’s hard to believe that Bratfest used to take place in the parking lot of Hilldale, or that there used to be two of them each year (Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends). Now the annual event is a monstrosity.
The Good
Lots of family fun during the day and adult fun at night. Headliners like Bret Michaels. Many folks volunteer to sell brats to raise money for their charities. Golf carts to take you from the faraway parking lots to the fair grounds. More varieties of brats and mustards, too.
The Bad
Not enough beer stations = long lines (usually at least 20 minutes to get a beer). More seating needed, especially under tents. Not enough security on site. Website usually doesn’t load or is always slow.
The Ugly
No traffic police = horrific gridlock to get in and out at night (expect to add 30+ minutes to/from the Beltline). Friday’s Take Your Brat to Work drive-thru line–while unique in concept–is a madhouse (expect to be late to work).
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