Well, it IS a festival after all. The success of Forecastle shouldn't be sold short and the tickets are briskly selling. By the same token, the organizers are pros and know how much is too much. They have a finite number of tickets for sale because they know the capacity of the venue. So, I'd say if you're ready to have a good time with several thousand people, you should partake. If you want to sit on a blanket and listen to Jim Croce cover bands...might not be your scene.