Repetition vs. tradition. Lack of creativity and innovation. Needs to be different from and better than others. Poorly selected and trained personnel. Too much, too often.
Event tries to offer too much.
Not enough money. A premature event will not survive. Allow plenty of time between feasibility study and the opening of the event. Community may be trying to support too many events. Keep event compact and offer enough to keep people busy, but don t overfill the menu.