Corks and Chefs

This is an annual event held in Linn Park, downtown Birmingham.
This is a well conceived, but poorly executed event. Tickets are sold in advance and at the gate. There is not enough of a discount for the pre-​sales to take the risk of inclement weather as absolutely no refund is offered.
That would be okay if the «organizers» did some planning and made arrangements for rain. But no, they have outside tables with no cover so these tables are useless if it rains or is very hot as was the case in 2013. You end up standing in line for measly offerings of food and then stand to eat. There are no facilities in the event itself to go relieve yourself of consumed beverages.
Why not expand the area for the restaurants? This is a real charlie foxtrot. Nobody can walk by, the lines are ridiculously long and when it rains, it is just a massive jam.
If you are going to take my money and offer no refund, you need to plan for rain, very hot weather and other contingencies.
The portions are small, usually cold and unappetizing. You can go to a good restaurant for the money and not have to put up with all the inconvenience.
We will not go back until better planning is initiated. I would recommend taking this event off your future plans. I came home wet, aggravated, disappointed and feeling like my pocket had been picked.
No, no, just no. If you want to be miserable, go. Otherwise, go somewhere else. IMHO, this is the kind of event that needs to go out of business.