I saw a film documentary on it that was shot in the 1970s. I saw this short film within the last 2 years.
It’s a long running festival.
I went for the first ten years. Then the crowds just got ridiculous. For a ‘small town’ affair it draws hundreds of thousands. Unfortunately, the space available is not that great and between sweaty bodies and belching beer drinkers, it just lost its charm. Same thing happened with the Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival. Went for the first 8 years. Great pies and contests, some local artists, lots of fresh produce. Like a small country fair used to be. Now it is a freaking zoo.
Ah well, I guess I am getting cranky as I get older