“Holiday folk fair is so loud, kids couldn’t focus on the chess game. There are no chairs and seating arrangements. Also fair entrance fee is $16 and fair parking is $13 which are additional costs incurred.”
This is a common concern for those that are new to this tournament. WSCF has been doing this tournament at Holiday Folk Fair for over 15 years. Some players and parents love this tournament because of the site and the festivities. That said, it is not for all. The agreement we have with our Folk Fair hosts is that players who are pre-registered enter the Fair for free and our WSCF volunteers (up to 20) can also get in for free. The agreement that the Folk Fair folks have with State Fair Park is that everyone pays for parking.