I am planning to visit this show for the first time in June of this year. It would be very helpful if those who go every year could post some recommendations for first time visitors. For example, it seems like hotels in the town and immediate area will be complete full, so is it practical to stay in Colmar and drive over each day? I have read that parking can be very difficult even with the shuttle buses from the remote parking. Right now my plan is to take the TGV from Paris to Besancon, where I have friends, and rent a car there to go the rest of the way to Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines. All recommendations are welcome!