They are what you make of them
I went to my second Geowoodstck this year which had roughly 3000 attendies. They had many different things to do from group caching to seminars to vendor tables. I got to catch up with some old friends and met many new ones. Did a bunch of caching and saw a part of the country I had never been to. Next years Geowoodstock will be in Tennessee and will also be my honeymoon. However if crowds isn't your thing then a mega may not be for you. I enjoy going and I hope they continue for many years.
mega events in newsletter
There's a feature in the up coming newsletter on mega events. Right now it's focused on Geowoodstock, but let me know if there's something you think I shouldn't leave out! :D
Also if you have any events planned for Jan or Feb that haven't been posted yet, maybe you only have a tentative date, let me know about them and I'll get them in the newsletter before they're posted so people have a heads up; even if the date is only tentative.:cool: