Oh, and the real estate deal on the land fell though, that's why they are having another one.  So I've been told...

It was my first mudfest, and overall, I enjoyed it.  I don't know if we'll go back in August because I think it will be too hot.  I'm a wuss!

As for the potty situation, just be more prepared, bring a pop up potty, they are like $30 and use regular trash bags.  Although, if you're not camping, I don't know what to tell you - hold your poop?

My biggest complaint was the kidlets running around.  I saw more drunk teenagers being stupid crazy on 4 wheelers than I cared for.  And, I'm not a prude, I like to party, but I'm old enough 

56,000 people?  I find that real hard to believe...  I go to a festival every summer that has 100,000 and it at least 10 times bigger than MudFest.