LOL, yes and that cost is pretty high. I used to go to a rally every year when I was on two wheels. It was a great place to meet those you talk to, like you said. Three days paid motel, riding, vendors, banquet and swag... 1/5th the cost of the Maggie Valley trip. As I said I'm actually about 3hrs east of Maggie Valley and can be there before the rest of you late sleepers ever get up... LOL
I'm usually cleaning the Slingshot by 6:00 am and riding by 6:30 and than meet some of the late sleepers for breakfast.