I am open to trading some Bielies but probably won't be attending this year (too far for me to go back and forth in a day and too many animals here!). If someone can chicken train mine back and forth you can put me down.
I agree with your thoughts on alcohol. There isn't anything wrong with a beer or two and as long as people don't over indulge it can still be a family friendly event!
I like the idea of doing it in the fall when it is cool, maybe a nice bonfire somewhere! Plus there are fewer conflicts since it isn't hatching season and there are no fairs to worry about. I think doing the next one in the more northern part of the state would be good to get a few people from...