While the actual competition was excellent, control of the audience was not. We sat near the stage on the floor, and on the right hand side. Our view of the stage was frequently blocked by people standing near the stage. In addition, people trying samples of products were not only blocking our view but were also extemely loud. Though most of the competition we could not hear the announcers. The companies selling products should not be set so close to the stage. We paid the same price for our tickets that everyone else payed so please take the concerns mentioned above into consideration the next time this event is held. Please have workers patrolling the isles on the floor to ensure people are not blocking the view of others.