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We were there on Saturday, late afternoon. Most of the stands were walk-ups (Germany being the exception), though earlier in the day it might have been different.
Interesting there was long lines, because I had heard the food stands were not doing as well as they expected and I heard from others when they went the lines were not existent (same with when I went). Maybe they figured out a better way to advertise them so more people know they are there.
I didn't mean the event itself, most locals know when it is coming so maybe they did cut back there, but I meant that there was going to be food stands. People may have made reservations in advance and not realize there was these special food stands like with food & wine.