I have been going to gun shows since the 1980’s, back in the days before the internet, restrictive gun laws, and mass shootings. Many were held in high schools, colleges, and other public venues (the horror!). I am a veteran of the Stratford armory shows, Glastonbury high school, Newbury NY, Nations gun show in VA, and Knob Creek (just to mention a few).
While I don’t remember actually buying a gun at any of them (usually the prices were just too high), I have purchased all kinds of ammo, parts, and accessories that had made the trip worth it.
I have watched these shows wither in content and size. The Big E used to fill the big hall to overflowing. Last time I went, it was maybe 1/3-1/2 full, with a good number of vendors selling anything but gun stuff.
If there was a chance that this show would have anything interesting (there is still a huge amount of gun stuff that is still legal), I would certainly go. But, if it is more beef jerky, repro Nazi gear, and Chinese made knives, I will skip it.