I have not been to a Fest since 1993, but I might consider going to the NY fest next August IF:
Jim Pierson's invited guest list of actors includes some of the less-prominent players, like Terry Crawford, Kathy Cody, Denise Nickerson, Lisa Richards and Donna Wandrey, plus maybe Michael Maitland and a few others who are no longer in show business. . .it would be nice to hear from them. And whatever falling-out there was with Jon Frid should be mended and he should be encouraged and paid--if necessary--to attend.