We head up from Philly 1 or 2 times a year on average to hit a show here. Always a great time. Incredible venue, one of my favorites. Can't believe the pretty average score for this place. Are the folks that live in that neighborhood tanking the reviews? read more

Even though it was cut super short by an incoming storm, I such a great time at Forest Hills Stadium for the recent Bright Eyes concert. It seems like everytime I come here, they are always adding new food vendors or new touches to make the experience ever better than the last. I loved the VIP lounge area, complete with it's own bar, tons of shade and comfy seating, corn hole, and even ping pong! I also love how every seat in the house feels super close to the action and has a great view of the stage. This is literally my favorite place to watch a show so if you're thinking about buying tix for something here, definitely do it! read more

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I attended the Dave Matthews Band concert on June 10, 2026, and had an amazing experience at Forest Hills Stadium. The venue has a unique outdoor atmosphere that feels much more intimate than a large arena, and the sound quality was excellent. The crowd was energetic, the staff was organized, and getting through security was relatively smooth. Dave Matthews Band put on a fantastic show, and the setting made the concert even more memorable. If you're a music lover, this is definitely one of the best venues in New York to see a live performance. I'll definitely be back for another concert! One of the food vendors was Rockstar Chicken. It was good. read more

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Forest Hills Stadium has such a rich history, and I was excited to experience DMB there. The sound seemed a bit quiet as the event started. There are not the same amenities as newer venues, but there is not a bad seat in the house. The smaller space makes it pretty easy to navigate from getting in to exiting. Staff were plentiful and helpful. read more

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It's like being back in time. Architecture is jaw dropping. Built in 1923 it was originally designed to be a tennis stadium. Who knew... In 1960 the space was converted for concerts and live events. The place feels special, previously hosting iconic groups like the Beatles, Bob Dylan and Rolling Stones. Its electric vibe still carries strong today. Tonight Shawn Mendes long awaited show did not disappoint. He lite up the night with all his fav's and even took to the crowd to add next level with his Houdini appearance mid show. As he pop out of nowhere into the upper tier crowd and surprised everyone. Truly a fabulous night read more

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What a great spot! Easy on and off the LIRR. Good choices surrounding the venue. Easy egress and entry. I wish more acts would play here! read more

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First time at this venue. I saw Chappell Roan and the sound quality was great. I enjoyed their variety of food options but they absolutely need more seating to eat. Many people were eating on the dirty ground as there are not enough tables. I was lucky to get a seat. Food prices were standard venue price gouging - $20 for chicken tenders etc. There are ample vegan and vegetarian options too. There's a massive amount of bathrooms that are clean. This is a huge win for a venue like this. The bleacher seating isn't the most comfortable and I wish that was actual seats with backs. Every staff member I interacted with was friendly. The train situation when the concert ends isn't great. Not sure why the LIRR entrances were closed so we wound up walking to the E train. I'd come back to this venue if someone else I like performs. read more

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Absolutely love this stadium. This is such an iconic venue, small and intimate, yet large enough to get great sound, and there is not a bad seat in the house. Even the "nosebleed" seats are equivalent to the level 100s somewhere like Madison Square Garden. I've been to many concerts here and I've been lucky enough to see acts like Tom Petty, Sofi Tucker, and many independent bands I've never heard of. Everything is clean and well organized, with a nice faux grass space and many food options right before heading into the stadium. FHG likes to run their mouths continuously trying to close this place with their complaints, but it ain't gonna happen! read more

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Great stadium! Very organized and filled with polite staff. The turf covered entryway is very nice. Prices weren't too bad as far as stadium prices go. The drinks were about $15 or less if I recall. A lot of different food options. Not like Mets stadium level, but more than enough variety read more

A little quiet. But the lights and TVs were huge for Jon Bellion. Easy to get into. All the staff are nice. read more

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Forest Hills Stadium is a 100+ year-old 15,000 capacity-seated venue in Queens. Cool Facts: The U.S. Open was previously held at Forest Hills Stadium & concerts began at this venue in the1960's. It is close to 1.) Jade Eatery and Lounge (Asian- Fusion Cusisine), 2.) Near Long Island Railroad's (LIRR) Forest Hills Station, 3.) blocks away from various other eateries, stores & hang-out spots & lastly 4.) minutes away from the E, F & M trains at the Forest Hills -71 MTA Train Station. We visited Forest Hills Stadium last week to see Kaytranada live in Concert! Kaytranada performed 2 sold-out back-to-back shows & we attended the concert on 10/6. Arriving at the stadium, we first went through security & then staff scanned our tickets via the AXS App. There are multiple food / beverage vendors & a merch (shirts, albums, posters, etc.) for sale. There are unisex bathrooms. Individuals that purchase General Admission Floor Tickets are guaranteed floor/ standing access that is closer to the stage. We had General Admission Bowl Tickets & were on Tier 2 which consists of bleacher-style seating. Once we selected a stairway entrance, we went up and chose some seats. At Forest Hills Stadium, patrons choose their seats if you not in the floor area & are in a tier w/ seating. The concert was electric from beginning to end! Sam Gallaitry, Channel Tres & Kaytranada were all phenomenal! Every song, especially all of Kaytranada's music reminded us this was not just a concert, but a party!!! We were dancing the entire show! Kaytranada's "Bubba" Album is my favorite & it was one of the many great albums that got me through while working remotely from home during the height of COVID-19. When song "10%" blasted through the sound system, it reminded me of how grateful I am to have made it through that time. Everyone at Forest Hills Stadium had the times of their lives. The icing on the cake was Kaytranada & Channel Tres performing "Drip Sweat". Overall, A Great Show! Please bear in mind that if you attend a sold-out show @ Forest Hills Stadium, you run the risk of being in an area where it gets overcrowded. People that came to the concert late were standing in the walkway areas instead of going to find seats that had a less-than-desirable view of the stage. Security mentioned that this has ooccurred because it is a sold out show. This can cause a safety hazard & the hope is that Forest Hills Stadium can do something to address this concern. Other than that, we had a good experience. Website - foresthillsstadium.com Instagram - @foresthillsstadium read more

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First time at this stadium to see Kaytranada on a Friday night. Many food options! We had rockstar chicken and it was good but could've been better if it was fresh. You could tell the chicken tenders had been sitting out. Bathrooms were busy but the lines moved and they were pretty clean when I went at the start of the show. I love the layout, you pretty much get a perfect view from anywhere in the stadium. Lots of stairs to climb unless you are on the floor, so beware. They do have people coming through the sections selling drinks so catch one and you won't have to go back down to refill! read more

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They're lying on the seating map about obstructed view and also aisle seats. I've done obstructed view but let me know what I'm getting into. Live Nation venues are less stressful, with enough bathrooms that you can guzzle Liquid Death without worry (except for the difficulty of getting to places like Manasquan or Mastic Beach). The entry process was brisk. Egress is another story, especially if you're way up in the bleachers. Apparently because of the ongoing wars with NIMBYs, everyone's corralled into one street when leaving. LIRR is slightly quicker than the subway if Penn Station is vaguely on the way, but the time saving is reduced by an 80s Limelight/Palladium line. read more

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Honestly one of the best music venues I've ever been to. Terrific repurposing of the former US Open Tennis stadium. Also, because the stadium is surrounded by a bunch of NIMBYs, there is a noise ordinance - no music after 10pm. For those of us aged 40, that's not a bad thing, I assure you. Seating is stadium style. Old metal bleachers. I don't mind this, but can understand why someone might. Easy in & out access. Plenty of train lines nearby. The real reason this place gets 4* is because it's beautiful, has an amazing backdrop as the sun is setting & the moon is rising, and has a really good sound. I just had an incredible time. As beer and food pricing goes, it is what it is. Prepare to pay $10 for a Bud Light. read more

Amazing staff accommodation to my gf with spinal bífida lead her directly to where she needed to be . Large array of vendors great seating overall except for parking a great experience . All the staff was a blessing. read more

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I've come to forest hills for numerous shows and events over the years, and honestly, I would say it's one of my favorite venues in NYC at this point! Stage visibility from the bleachers is great. Staff working there is friendly and helpful. Good food options. Located near the E, making it easy to get to from Manhattan. I'm looking forward to my next show there! read more

Love this stadium. Went to see Jungle and signed up for the golden orchard VIP area. It was lots of fun. Played ping-pong and enjoyed a few drinks prior to the show. Seats are free for all within a certain section (based on your tickets). View is average and sound is great! Will definitely come back for more. PS - really cool to walk past the tennis courts on the way in. PPS - they also host other events - fit for foodies! read more

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There are significant pros and cons for this venue. Pros: - good acts - good concession options - multiple water bottle refill stations - close to the train station - good customer service Cons: - almost impossible to park a car near the venue - you will probably have to stand if you want to see the show - there can be long line at the bathroom - you will want a seat back (extra cost) if you have a seat in the upper bowl read more

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I know I'm a New Yorker who is supposed to say I love MSG (and I do!!) but I think Forest Hills is my favorite place to see a concert. The consistent tennis theme, the chance to pop in and out of the concert area to get something to eat/drink and still be so close, the acoustics, the convenience of the train, the nice Main Street area outside... yea, it's currently my favorite concert venue. I've seen both Fleet Foxes and Joyce Manor/Weezer and enjoyed both tremendously. I personally enjoy the general admission area (as you can see from the pictures - even standing towards the back is a great view). Excellent experiences, 10/10, highly recommend :) read more

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Forest Hills is such a cool and unique music venue and much bigger than it appears from the outside. The food at this stadium is BOMB. Seriously so good with tons of options ranging from Korean fried chicken, burgers, wings, ice cream, arepas and more. It's pretty organized getting in and out and the view from the bleachers is awesome. The acoustics are super unique too because you're in a dome of sorts. All in all I really loved this music spot and would definitely go back. Oh and something I learned after the fact is you can bring in your own empty water bottle - this is really nice and not very common at other music venues! read more

I wanted to love this place. My husband is disabled so he uses a scooter. It was easy to get to on the LIRR. It was an easy few block walk to get to the stadium. There were a lot of crew helping. The food and drinks were great. Plenty of restrooms. We found our seat on the floor with ease. The concert started and we were soon surrounded by people. People were pushing and walking into my husband's scooter. people were standing directly in front of him. I had to stand in the aisle so people would not push him over. completely unsafe for handicap. Not worth the money. So sad. read more

I attended the Black Keys show last night. While it is completely understandable that a weather event is totally out of the control of the venue or the band, it is unacceptable and outrageous to have a 2 hour and 10 minute delay and make NO ANNOUNCEMENTS the entire time. The storm passed by 8 PM, and yet the show didn't start until 9:10. The lights went down at 8:50, and the audience, already frustrated from almost two hours of standing around, had to wait twenty more minutes. Why? No one knows. Were there technical issues created by the electrical storm? Perhaps, but we had no idea, because they didn't have the courtesy to tell us. With substantial rain in the forecast, it seems like there could have been a plan to prepare more thoroughly and get the show going more quickly. The band did their best to salvage the evening, but FH management deserves a 0/10 in terms of consideration for its patrons. No appreciation for the people who paid a substantial amount of money to come to the venue. Do better. read more

Let me start off by saying this venue has always been great with accommodations (but lower those food prices!$$$) and the artists have been phenomenal. But what really sets this place apart from other venues are the staff and security that allow this all to happen. One security officer in particular, Kevin, was extremely professional, helpful, and made the experience just another reason why I'll always drive the distance to come out and see some great bands at Forest Hills Stadium. Thank you again Kevin, I hope the kindness you showed is returned to you tenfold! Sincerely, That redhead you helped. read more

I can see both sides of this venue from reviews. Plus: Easy security. I went right through with no checks. Minus: Too easy. You could sneak who knows what inside. Plus: Well, maybe that can be a plus. Depends what you're sneaking. Minus: Seats. Rough. Wish GA was cheaper cause I was not comfortable on the barren metal around the arena. Plus: Intimate venue overall. Others have said it, no bad seat in the house. Nothing too far. Yeah, the 100s and 1000s are a bit sideways, but my 902 was just fine. Minus: Poor sound quality overall. Others have said it, muted for the neighborhood. I often had trouble hearing what was said - music came through fine, lyrics okay, but speech not so much. Plus: Timing. I don't get why people are down on things ending at 10:00. I got 4 hours of concert tonight, it just started at 6 instead of 7. And the set breaks were among the shortest I've ever experienced, less than 1/2 hour between sets. Big plus. Minus: Minimal amenities inside. No bathrooms, just a range of port-a-potties. They fortunately set up a water stand with nearby cups, but the cups aren't AT the water stand, they also want to sell you water at $6 a bottle, and there are no fountains, just the one stand. Plus: Close enough to Forest Hills train and subway stops to use transit. Minus: Good luck finding a spot if you're driving. 3 stars feels a bit high - I've decided I never want to return to this venue - but it has a very nice GA area if you're willing to pay, gourmet food vendors inside, and as I said, no real bad seats. Just no good ones. So I'll settle on 3. read more

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I haven't been here in awhile but it's still the same as before- pretty spacious for this particular event. When I came before it was also for Eeeeatscon and it the vibe was a bit different but that wasn't due to the venue. I can't speak on the bathroom situation since I didn't use them but everything was clean. They didn't have litter anywhere so the grounds people were doing very well with the cleanup.The vendors all had their areas seemingly well kept and when they were done tihnitems it looked like they were well disposed of. The only thing that is an issue is if you drive here. Fortunately I took an Uber but my friend drove and I'm sure she spent the better part of an hour looking for parking. Also not the venues fault but I think with it being a stadium you would think they'd have a lot or have a deal with a nearby parking facility... Maybe they do and I'm just not aware of it but as someone who has gone to since it pretty much started in NYC I would think I'd have heard something about a parking arrangement. It's not going to stop me from going next year though lol read more

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This historical stadium celebrated 100 years this year. By the entrance were a row of food stands. Some tables under umbrellas but a lot of people, like us, just sat on the artificial green on the ground. Walked under the stadium with photos of previous performers and more food vendors. Went up a narrow stairway then ushers pointed to the general area of our assigned seats, bleachers for the upper sections, so had to made sure it was ours. We were in section 402, with a tall light pole blocking our view so have to remember not that area in the future. Seating in front of the stage were folding chairs, and noticed that most people were standing during the show (would block those who wish to remain seated). I liked that it was an open-air stadium bec. nice to be outdoors on a warm summer night. It also helps with the sound esp. for people with sensitive ears. One in my family does and was worried he can't go to any concert or would have to leave early, but we were happy he was able to go. A con could be if the weather isn't perfect. We did bring ponchos bec of the rain forecast but it didn't come. Near the Forest Hills subway and LIRR stops; but if you drive and are willing to walk, come early to look for street parking but not so close to the stadium, or meter parking along busy Queens Boulevard (some end at 7pm then free). Many places to eat in the area before the show. read more

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Great place for a concert. Clean venue lots of food options. The only negative is that most of the seats are bleachers so if that is an issue come prepared. read more

This was my first visit to this venue to see Chic and Duran Duran, but my partner has been here multiple times and absolutely loves it. We took the LIRR and it was just a 10 or so minute walk from the beautiful Forest Hills station and neighborhood. I admire and respect the history of this place built in the 1920s for the U.S. Open. There are photos and short bios scattered throughout of past tennis players, bands and artists who have played and performed here. We sat in bleacher types seats in section 9, row NN, (left of the stage) which were not the most comfortable but we stood most of the time anyway (as everyone in front of us stood the entire time). While most say there is not a bad seat in the house, I would prefer to sit closer and in the center. The place holds 13,000. The sound was great and the vibe was relaxed and fun. Fortunately, the night we attended the weather was clear with a nice breeze going. I definitely needed the light sweatshirt I brought. We had no problems or hassles entering the venue and there were plenty of vendors for drinks, food and snacks, although many had long lines. Prices were outrageous but comparable to other arenas. FYI-this is a NO cash venue. The unisex restrooms were clean and plentiful and they did have 1 water filling station we found to fill up the water bottle we brought (which I would recommend). Getting out was not too bad once we got down the stairs from our seats. We walked through the residential area for a few blocks before calling a cab. Seems the ideal place for any summertime show. read more

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Oh what a festival! I am a native New Yorker- a Brooklyn-nite to be exact! My very 1st time at venue and it was great! Despite the sweltering heat, the Rock The Bells Festival and LL Coo J made hip hop proud. What I was particularly impressed by were the restrooms. Clean and well maintained for an all day event! If you arrive early enough for you event, you will find decent parking.... But READ and OBEY the signs! read more

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So easy to get here right off the Long Island railroad. When you get inside, there's several different places to get food. Yes they're expensive but I'd be shocked if they weren't considering they've got a captive audience. Good variety for food and drink. I wish all the seats had backs. Depending on where you sit, you will not have one. But the stadium itself is great. I really feel like it doesn't matter where you said you're gonna have a really good view because it's not too huge of a stadium will definitely come back here in the future for more events read more

My favorite venue to see a show. You really can't go wrong sitting in any section. Entering is a quick process but exiting could be streamlined a little better. It's in a residential area so it's best to either take public transportation to get there or park in a paid lot. Arrive early for your event and enjoy food and drinks on the lawn (at a higher cost than you would normally pay, but that's to be expected). read more

Worst ticketing experience ever. If your ticketing app is worse and more predatory than Ticketmaster, you should really reevaluate your life choices. I had two tickets in my cart for $155 each, and after I was entering my cc info I got a pop up that said ticket prices are subject to change. Then my total updated to over $1200, AFTER I WAS ALREADY IN THE CHECKOUT PROCESS. Thank goodness I noticed the change before hitting purchase. I don't understand how this isn't fraud. It should be illegal. In addition to the shady pricing shenanigans, their ticketing interface (AXS, who I would also review but they aren't on yelp) is the least user friendly app I have ever seen. It kicked me out multiple times for being a bot, and when you adjust the parameters of your search it only lasts about a minute then resets to the original search. Also, you can't purchase a single ticket, even if the available seat is a standalone with no empty seats next to it. It makes no sense. Horrible experience, top to bottom. Zero out of ten, do not recommend. read more

We went for an EDM concert with WhatSoNot, Troyboi, and Illenium with a group of around 9 people. This venue is by far one of my favorites for the kind of show we were going to. There was a huge crowd at the bottom of people who opted to stand the whole time, but we chose to sit in the bleachers and it was much more enjoyable that way since we had no issues keeping our group together and we were able to sit down when we felt like it. There were also a whole host of food stalls to choose from, and a station where we could fill our water bottles. There were plenty of bathrooms as well and they were pretty clean and organized. This venue is pretty close to the MTA which is very convenient and the walk is pleasant, it's surprising all of this is so close to NYC. read more

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Came here for the 88rising HITC festival last month. Honestly a nice venue & I had a great time. 2 complaints: #1: Your security is not all on the same page. We checked the website before going & it stated what bags/backpacks & items were allowed. We brought our backpack as it fit the dimensions required for entry according to the forest hills stadium website. They searched our bag at the entrance & said we were good to proceed. When we proceed to the 2nd level of security, we get to the security lanes for entry & one security personnel yells "No backpacks allowed! You need to check it at the bag check," which is not free by the way. So, I did. However, I come back to enter & the lanes next to this guy have multiple people with backpacks entering & just strolling through (????). Some people had backpacks larger than ours AND extra tote bags/second backpacks they were bringing in (????) We were so confused. The 2nd day of the festival I brought the same bag in past 3 security personnel & no one said a thing. I guess I just picked the wrong lane to enter the first day LOL. Anyway, I understand the entry requirements differ depending on the event, but please have your personnel be better organized & consistent. #2: Restricting access into the stadium: There were maybe 10 different entrance tunnels to get into the stadium. Staff started restricting entry completely into the stadium when it started to get more crowded for some of the acts. It got to a point where people literally could not enter because of staff telling them "it's too crowded over here. Try the next tunnel." At one point, staff at all 10 tunnels were saying the same thing & no one was being let in for a festival they paid $200+ for, for some of these artists. One staff member came yelling down the stairs at the top of his lungs, "It's completely full! It's completely full! No more capacity!" Bro was STRESSED, let me tell you. Anyway, they eventually let people up anyway because people were arguing. It. Was. Not. Full. There were seats at the top back of the stadium we found easily. Constantly heard people arguing "I just went to the bathroom/got concessions, my friends & my seat are in this section" & they could not get back to where they were sitting because staff was getting in the way. I get trying to keep traffic flow going smoothly but please let adults decide where they need to go. The baby sitting is unnecessary. Constantly arguing with staff to get back up after you grab something to eat causes more of a backup than letting people move freely for themselves. read more

I love that this stadium is small and conveniently located to mass transit. I came here over the summer for the Leon Bridges concert and had a great time. The only downside is that the seats are bleacher style, so it can be harsh for anyone with back problems. read more

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I came here once so far to see a concert . I really enjoyed the space. The is NO parking around the stadium - since it is residential. I had to pay for parking garage on Austin Street .Wear good comfortable shoes . read more

This is my absolute favorite venue in the city. It's so beautiful and the venue is smaller so no matter where you are, you get a great view. In addition they have plenty of washrooms so the line is never huge. They have a lot of food options and the staff everywhere are very helpful. Easy to get to by train. The cut off for noise is 10 pm, so the shows start on time. read more

First time here at Forest Hills Stadium. We had a nice dinner but took a while for the food to come so we came a little later to the concert. Friendly staff will point you to area of where seats were located. We went further in and tried to figure out where our seats were located. Concert goers came up to help us find our seats. Way cool. Definitely, lots of regulars here. Forest Hills Stadium is an amphitheater. We lucked out with the beautiful weather. Concerts are rain or shine. Will make sure to bring poncho/umbrella. The acoustics here was great. Had hard time taking photos on cell phone for we were at a distance and it was getting dark. The performer was delayed so we did not miss anything and we all had a great time. The bathrooms are unisex and staff directing patrons where to go. Bathrooms are clean and see staff cleaning them too. Will be back again in September for another concert. Will check out the food vendors next time around. Feels like you at the park as you pass by the tennis courts towards the stadium. Forest Hills Stadium is like a diamond in the rough. I have shopped on both Continental Avenue and Austin Avenue. Had no idea Forest Hills Stadium is near LIRR Forest Hills Station. read more

A dump. Good sound system is its saving grace and only amenity. Neil Young had his sound go out in two songs on May 15, unacceptable. read more

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Attended EEEEEATSCON today and it was epic! This was my first time at this stadium so I'm reviewing the overall event. I had such a great time that I'll be in attendance for any future food festivals. The food vendors change each year so the experience is always different. The event itself was very well organized, friendly staff, easy to navigate around the stadium, and the stadium had plenty of restrooms. Tickets were $30 dollars for entrance into the event and you had to pay for food & beverages which is typical of a food festival. It was worth it. There were about 25 food vendors & a variety of drink & dessert options. The lines were pretty long but moved quickly especially for the more popular vendors. All vendors took cash & credit. Apple pay was the preferable payment option but all others were welcomed. I'm stuffed! And tipsy... I ate & drank way too much and would do it all over again because I was impressed with everything I got my hands on. I'm not sure if there's different sponsors every year or the same one but American Express was this years sponsor and had some complimentary perks for being a card member. Thanks amex! Eeeeeatscon was a great way to spend a Saturday. It made for a great weekend! Already looking forward to next year... read more

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