I don't disagree with you that the fair is boring and overpriced. They don't have good concerts and if you do buy a concert ticket you also have to pay for parking and fair entrance, and then for any rides and admission to special areas. 

MAYBE if they got a current band, I might consider it again but between the drive, the terrible food, the cost of parking, admission, concert tickets, and ride tickets, it's a hard no for me. 

However, the lack of smoking is a huge bonus. There is nothing I hate more than having to smell cigarette smoke anywhere. Especially outside, where the air is supposed to be fresh and clean.