Spiedie Fest — Attraction in Town of Dickinson

I go as an employee or to explore the concerts ONLY anymore. It's not a bad little fest, but it has just gone incredibly downhill in my eyes and the organizers are only just opening up to the idea of change it seems. No rides and very few child friendly games, which are scarce to begin with. Mainly it is an adult friendly moneypit for food and trinkets. Seriously, it is a costly attraction. I will concede though the balloon launch is beautiful, it creates a stunning view above the Bevier Street Bridge, and that they have gotten some amazing artists and musicians over the years. No matter what I feel however, the spiedie fest is a staple here in Binghamton, and the event attracts people from all over the country (along with new and returning BU students), encouraging them to boost the micro economy it creates over the weekend. I wish more local vendors were capable of joining such an event. So go, have fun, leave the younger kiddos at home, and be prepared to spend all of your paycheck if you'd like a gift and some food. I recommend the funnel cakes and the thc...

we look forward to this all year in my family the food, the fantastic balloon launches and rides, the music, top bands on a large stage, vendors of all kinds, getting a chance to see your neighbors and friends, all outside on a beautiful day in the park is priceless. Spiedies is our founding sandwich. Made with a number of different sides it starts with lamb chicken or pork cut into cubes and marinated in a delicious concoction of spices and seasoning that will make your mouth water just thinking about it, my mouth is watering right now!🤣 served on a bun, 1/2 slice of bread, or salad you can adorn it with all of your favorites lettuce tomato bacon cheese etc. and at spiedie fest there is no shortage of the different varieties of spiedie's that you can find! Lupo's & Saldana the two families that have made this secret sauce famous around the worldhave blessed mankind with a truly unique way to eat meat. if you've never been be sure to go and if you were there last year I'll see you...

Will never attend again. Disorganized from the very start of our afternoon. Paid to park off site, flaggers sitting down didn't seem to be bothered to get up to direct traffic. Once arrived at park, if they're were signs directing you to events, the family didn't see them. Glorified vendor event, tent city. Came to see the balloons. Not 1 on site. Kind of a big deal to plan a day and the main event wasn't there, even triple checked and asked we had correct times from noon to 4. So after spending $100 for a family of 4 to park, pay tickets to walk around and have lunch we got to get back on the bus to be returned not to the original pick up point of the bus , but at the back of parking lot and had to walk. Just to watch the bus drive away and park at the original pick up point. What a...