Lots of good suggestions as to how things can be improved traffic-wise but really, if residents are forwarned, is it that difficult to organise one Sunday a year without your car? Selfish? No, I'm actually thinking of what's best for Forest Hill, not whether I can get my car out without hassle because I absolutey *must* drive somehere on the one Sunday in the year where it might be a little trickier than usual, and where there might be some chicken bones chucked around the place which are cleaned up soon enough.
Incidentally, in the hour I was there, there were at least three acts on the main stage, and the queues at the stalls were minimal. I guess I just got lucky. It was very pleasant indeed.
Here's to the Cookout remaining with improvements as mentioned.