Yup, agreed! This event used to be held on a Sunday, too. Small changes, perhaps for improvement. I personally don't mind the two week delay since it removes a conflict with my anniversary (which went well). BUT, if it were on a Sunday, I'd bow out due to a conflict with my autocross schedule (3rd Sunday each month).
One perception I DO have this year is the lack of prearranged orders from IMPEX. I'm sure there was a time when Impex Fest was VERY good for business. These days, with so many more vendors catering to TDI owners, it appears things have changed. Personally, I'd love to place an order. But I took care of a lot of PMs recently I shouldn't need to make any VW purchases for a while, especially since I have extra stock onhand. I hope the lack of sales does not preclude future Impex Fests. This is a REALLY good event, better than TDI Fest from the perspective of pure socialization without side-shows (sorry, Fred).