Cigarfest 2010

I just got the Cigarfest email and can't wait to attend this year, I think I'll be bringing 3-4 others with me. As a noob to cigarfest, I'd love to hear some of the gems / things to watch for about this event in years past. This is the whole where are the good places to stay, eat. Do you start in the back of the event and move forward, etc. I have no idea what to really expect except lots of cigars and good times.

Thank you Cigarfest veterans for your help!

Before anyone asks, yes I did a search and the most recent post relatively on point was from pre-cigarfest 2007. Thanks.