I couldn't find an EA festival lot at the exchange, so I put another default one in. It works fine, though not in character. I think I've seen hints that Moonlight Stroll Park is the official festival lot for Monte Vista.
Although the town isn't swarming with townies (perhaps they are all busy at work), some usually turn up if I visit a lot, particularly the festival lot, consignment store or Moonlight Stroll Park. I have added a lot of extra venues. There seem to be more Sims around now the children are growing up. I hope the townies continue to demonstrate an interest in having babies.
When I have used the pizza oven, the meals cooked on it haven't registered in my cooking log. Has anyone got them to register? Also, does anyone know what ingredients are needed for the pizza oven meals? I've been having a lot of trouble recently with food disappearing from fridges or broken fridges that no one can access.