We have attempted to go to four events at the Tamp...

We have attempted to go to four events at the Tampa Fairgrounds since moving to Tampa 2 years ago. Every event was a challenge to get to due to multiple options for entrances but only one OPEN entrance. Each of the events ended up being a disappointment.

Yesterday we attempted to go to the balloon glow event. The fairground only had one entrance open...again... we were at the turn for the MLK entrance when we realized that people were pulling in and making u-turns because the gate was closed. 3 lanes of traffic were backed up on MLK as people tried to figure out where they needed to go. The sign for the fairgrounds flashed an image with the balloons stating that the entrance was on 301. US 301 was backed up to the point that it was shut down.

We gave up however we followed the facebook event page where many people said that they were let into the event after an hour and a half wait in traffic, directed to a parking lot that was a half hour walk away from the event, and when they finally made it to the event area all balloons had been taken down due to weather. They took people's money for the event even though the event was being shut down. No refunds were issued. Communication REALLY needs to improve and adjustments need to be made by opening other entrances when entire roads are being shut down due to traffic.