Who has been to the Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting?

I will be attending the Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting in Omaha in two weeks, and am looking for info from those who have been there before.

What is the Friday evening reception at Borsheims like? Is it worth going to?

What about the Saturday evening “picnic” at the Furniture Mart – same question.

Do you have any other useful tips for a first-timer?