What can you ladies tell me about the Lotus Festival?

I've found it online, and my interest is piqued… but I'm finding an awful lot of non-information. Like, it assumes you've already been there and know the format and know what to expect. But I haven't and I don't.

I have family in the area, but… this is the kind of thing where if you're not interested in it it's just more inconvenience and traffic.

What do I want to know? Is it dance and dancer-friendly? Is it just a bunch of shows in various places, or are there, like, crafts and booths/tables, and whatnot to see? Is music sort of "happening everywhere" or only in specified locations? Is there stuff to do and see that isn't one of the big nightly showcases?

I just want to get a feel for whether this is something I want to put money towards or not. (When I could just visit my family without having something else to do.)