I take what Sandra says about four people turning up to run one stall (there are just two of us and no children!!) and nothing annoys me more that a morris team that seems to have six dancers and a band with ten musicians - eight of whom seem to be drummers,triangle players etc etc.

I think allowing two people tickets is sufficient. If dance teams are not coming to the whole festival then they get tickets commensurate with their stay.

I also think guests for bands should be restricted - and in particular ordered well in advance and not as they arrive. (How many performers ask for tickets 'cos they have bumped into mates). The other thing with performers is if the band is only appearing Friday night then that is how long their guest tickets last.

And I would be happy to pay a percentage of turnover too. Would have saved me a lot of money last year.