It's been several years since I've been, but from what I remember, yes it is worth the drive. Of course I can be there in 20 minutes so it is definitely worth it to me. Pretty large gathering and lots of variety. But it will be hot with not much shade around. Been wanting to go again but it seems like the wife has something planned on those weekends. She is not an old iron fan/w3tcompact/icons/hmm.gif...oh well. She gets her fill at the State Fair every year. May try again this weekend.