My favourite time of year (so far) is Christmas/NY. It is def more $$$, but I'm off work over the holidays so I hate to sit at home and watch the snow fall, and NY is Magical! I found October too quiet, not a lot of vendors out, a lot less activity on the beach. We like April too, not crazy busy but still lots going on Haven't tried the summer, I'd rather go when the white stuff is on the ground...