Questions

[tgcali]

Countrygurl, if I could please?

Everyone camping together in the same camping space needs to arrive together and each person needs to have tickets for the festival.

Will we receive wristbands when we check-in? Those of us that are meeting the RV and parking in the spare lot would need to show we're camping to get into the spare lot wouldn't we? How do we do that? Will the RV be given people passes to meet us and hand out? Or do we all have to arrive with the RV together?

How do we come/go? Do we have to have our tickets on us at all times? Scary idea. This question is for tent camping and for RV camping so are there any differences?

If we rent an RV and they deliver it for us, exactly how does that work? The delivery driver wouldn't have festival tickets. How would they park it for us? What is the procedure for that?

Why is the Forum campground missing from the map on the camping page?

In the tent camping you only need to purchase one spot for the group?

Maybe you could lay out a scenario to tell us exactly how it works. Five people coming from different places with an RV that's being delivered. How do we do that?

Thank you! You're the bestest question answerer ever.

[honkytonkangel]

YES! Please clarify. On the camping page there is NO MENTION of WRISTBANDS only that every camper must have a festival ticket. So basically that means every person with a festival ticket can enter the campgorunds...ummmm thats a lot of people...lol!!

Will wristbands be handed out upon check-in and all the campers for that site must be present and show their festival ticket??

And if there are no wristbands, how will campers be distinguished from non-campers for the in and out privilege??

Or is it a free for all?? Hahaha!! ;)

[festivalfan]

Countrygurl may be the best one to address all the questions, but having my RV delivered last year was a piece of cake. I made sure Bert had a copy of my ticket and section info. He checked in at the gates with my documents, told them he was delivering only. They let him delivery several units and we had no problems. He and I kept in touch so we knew where the unit was. When I checked in I told the guys at the gate I had a unit delivered and where it was. They kind of questioned me for a bit, but really had no problems. If there's an easier way, or if Countrygurl has a suggestion I'm sure it would be no problem.

[snappyjoy]

FESTIVALFAN, WHAT WAS THE NAME OF THE COMPANY THAT YOU ALL WORKED WITH ? PLEASE LET ME KNOW AND HOW WAS THAT EXPERIENCE?

[calichristina]

please! let me know to!! that sounds like a great idea!!:D

[tgcali]

This is who Festival used.

http://albertsrvrental.com/reservations

[snappyjoy]

awesome. Thank you everyone.

[Kymery]

Yeah. I can't imagine that u just need a festival ticket to enter the forum or RV area. Not good security!!! At the RV prices we don't want everyone just passing true. We Ll leave our chairs and coolers etc et. Out and now that 70,000 can just get a wrist band doesn't make that luxury feasible.

[festivalfan]

FESTIVALFAN, WHAT WAS THE NAME OF THE COMPANY THAT YOU ALL WORKED WITH ? PLEASE LET ME KNOW AND HOW WAS THAT EXPERIENCE?

Hi.. I used Alberts Rv Rentals, run it all together for his website. Phone- 1 858 922 8626. "Bert" was great to work with. His rental rates were fair, not over inflated like the other RV rental companies. He was reliable, dependable and even delivered the unit to my section!! You provide everything you need for the weekend...linens, kitchen stuff, utensils etc. Very convenient. I talked with him already so he has the dates open. let me know if you have any questions. (nancy)

[tgcali]

Festival, we're talking about this in the group Feiny started on FB. Check it out.

[tgcali]

Camping info said 14 and under free. Now says 10 and under free. They changed this!

[Countrygurl]

its 10. there were a lot of places to update. i think i got them all now.

as for other questions..
there will be more details as time goes on. always a slew of questions at first. and with any changes sending shock waves. trying to gather all the answers up as quickly as possible so sit tight, thanks for your patience everyone :)

[tgcali]

Piffle! Now I have to pay for Little Bit. Bummer dude(ette).

Thanks for the status update. We really need to know how to work it since we're going to rent RV's and meet-up there.

[heavenlymoon76]

We used the same RV rental place as Nancy (FestivalFan) and they were awesome! Delivery & set up went smooth. We co-ordinated with the delivery driver "Jose" & drove in to the campsite together. They were reasonably priced too. I think we may use them again next year :)

[Kymery]

Piffle! Now I have to pay for Little Bit. Bummer dude(ette).

Thanks for the status update. We really need to know how to work it since we're going to rent RV's and meet-up there.

Yeah, I am sorry for you. but does she "look" 10ish? I mean, really, they dont check at the gate!! hahaa

[tgcali]

She's too.....developed. No hope for it.

[Kymery]

She's too.....developed. No hope for it.

Hell, these days they are "developed" at 4 yrs old:eek::eek:

[LittleBit]

I feel bad that my mom has to pay for me...but I am not "developed." I am...a little...um....yeah. Um. Yeah. She's right. I was going to post something else here...but I'd get killed dead. (:

[tgcali]

I know what comment you were going to make. Comparing your 13 year old self to my 39 year old self. You. Ain't. Right.

[Kymery]

Uh Oh...Little bit aint so "little bit" anymore!!

[LittleBit]

"I'm developed, but I'm not saggy. Yet." I posted it anyway! (:

[Kymery]

"I'm developed, but I'm not saggy. Yet." I posted it anyway! (:

OUCHHHHHHHHHHH That hurt from way over here!!

[tgcali]

You. Are. Mine. Now. I know where you sleep.....

[tgcali]

As I said, no hope for passing this little Imp off as 10.

[Kymery]

I was gonna say...you need to go to her room and confiscate her computer

[tgcali]

She's a sassy one. She's typical for 13. Push it a little too far, get a look or comment from me and back off. Talks about boys while wearing Tweetie Bird jammies. Insist on keeping the baby blanket with one breath and ask for permission to go out on Friday night with the next. Woman/Child.

[snappyjoy]

Personally, I think this is better changing the age to 10, I seen a ton of teenagers that got in for free last year, drinking and partying it up... and so maybe this will deter that a little more if they have to pay to attend. I personally thought there were too many kids there last year compared to previous years. I feel that its a great weekend, but also as a parent would not take any of my children, due to the amount of intoxicated people , and the close proximity that every one is in in GA. Would be different if they had a seat maybe? Anyway my opinion.. i guess.

[Kymery]

Yeah, I saw lots of "kids" partying it up. And I agree, I would never bring my kids to this event. Maybe the first year, but now that it is considered the "partiers" festival more for the party, than for the artists (unless you are in the front 10 rows) but even then, the people lighting up, the drunk as crap people (me saturday...sorry!!) I felt bad when I looked around at the kids looking a bit shocked at some of their neighbors on the grass.

Maybe they should have a "family area" ahahaha. OH and when Kid Rock and his Drummer sang that song...OH WOW...I was actually embarrassed for my neighbors kids. I was hoping Kid held it down, but that song was way way way left field for this event.

Just for-warning if you do bring kids, do not get mad if there are drunk people cussing it up, puking, falling over, screaming, showing body parts etc...

Oh wait, not any different than TV during prime time.

[NicoleErin]

Kymery's right about kids "developing" earlier and earlier. I work at an elementary school and am amazed sometimes. Just put her in a baggy t-shirt while she enters the venue.

[Kymery]

Kymery's right about kids "developing" earlier and earlier. I work at an elementary school and am amazed sometimes. Just put her in a baggy t-shirt while she enters the venue.

Haha..or have her wear her tweety jammies:D

[tgcali]

Tweety jammies it is. This will be our third year. She's seen and recognized and commented on the change. She was mad last year at the 'stupid people that can't have fun without climbing into a bottle'.

As a parent, I understand fully what you are saying. She was ten that first year. If it had been like '09 when we went in '07 I wouldn't have brought her back. Period.

But she does remember it before it became a party zone and she is older. The comment she made last year that I quoted above about climbing in a bottle shows me that she's taking the mental road I would like her to take on this issue.

She's deciding that drinking excessively and acting up is stupid. She's coming up quickly on the age where she'll go out on weekends without a chaperon. I'm kind of liking the idea of her having that mentality when the time comes to see her friends doing the same thing.

Not to say she won't experiment, but she'll be looking at those that take it too far and get stupid and not be shy about telling them they're stupid. I can think of worse. In addition, (since kids tend learn from/imitate their parents the most) she's watching me. She's seeing me enjoy myself immensely without getting wasted even while others around us are. She's learning that she doesn't have to do it to excess and she can have more fun actually when she's the one that remembers everything that happened. She's safer too, when she still has control. Those are the lessons I'm hoping to be conveying to her. Her comments/questions to me tell me that I'm succeeding. In this day and age it's dangerous to shelter them too much.

Having said all that, I wouldn't take her to this festival if she was any younger than she is. Not with the party it's turned in to.

For all the party has gotten larger, she LOVES this festival. She LOVES the large group of good friends she and I have made on these boards. People we socialize with throughout the year.

People that did not stint in their own partying last year in our group of 26 in the Forum Campground and yet there was not a single incident/word that I found inappropriate. She never felt uncomfortable with any of them. Their language was fine. Gestures/Attitude/Behavior...

She asked me why the stupid people that were inside the venue being jacka**es couldn't be more like the people we camp with. People we became friends with on these boards.

If you are new around here I just wanted to share this perspective. I also wanted to mention that the 20 or so of us that obviously know each other, well, we do. We met here and started going to other concerts, sports events, etc. with each other. So join our discussions. Everyone is welcome! And you just might end up with a new group of great friends.:D:p

[NicoleErin]

awww! That warms my heart! Precious!


seriously!

[Miss B]

...If you are new around here I just wanted to share this perspective. I also wanted to mention that the 20 or so of us that obviously know each other, well, we do. We met here and started going to other concerts, sports events, etc. with each other. So join our discussions. Everyone is welcome! And you just might end up with a new group of great friends.:D:p
could not think of a better way to put it! :D

[KittyLeigh]

awww! That warms my heart! Precious!


seriously!

+1

Well stated!

Yes - other people - join the group! You know you want to! I would - we're awesome! :D

[tgcali]

could not think of a better way to put it! :D


+1

Well stated!

Yes - other people - join the group! You know you want to! I would - we're awesome! :D


awww! That warms my heart! Precious!


seriously!

Thanks Ladies. It's true though, isn't it. We have GREAT fun with each other all year. Every year we add a few to the group too. Last year we got Miss B. and Uncle Feiny. Both great people. I love these boards for that reason. We don't have little clicks that snub people.

We do have Cooter. But, well, he's Cooter. Every board needs a Cooter.:p

[Kymery]

TG definately true! She is lucky to have been able to enjoy this festival "back in the day" ahahahahah and you are definately showing her that you can have fun without the "bottle".

When you come out our RV we promise to be good!! As usual of course!!

[NicoleErin]

I would - we're awesome! :D

Concur.

[Chevgirl357]

She's too.....developed. No hope for it.

I think she could pass for 10 honestly Trisa. I REALLY REALLY do. She looks young for her age.

And I have left several messages with ALberts RV Rentals to no avail. I HOPE somebody calls me back from there! I hate bad customer service!

[KittyLeigh]

I think she could pass for 10 honestly Trisa. I REALLY REALLY do. She looks young for her age.

And I have left several messages with ALberts RV Rentals to no avail. I HOPE somebody calls me back from there! I hate bad customer service!

They've got good reviews on here? Maybe they're swamped with requests because of that?

[squirmysteph]

Aww!! I love my SCMB pals!! Have to admit...I'm worried about the set up for 2010!! Haha

[tgcali]

Kymery I have no doubt. No extra effort needed. You're great people, you're not going to turn immature and stupid all of a sudden.....She is BEYOND excited we're getting an RV this year. She squealed.

Karena, no way. She's 13 and looks like it. More with each passing day. Especially in warm weather clothes:eek:..... She's petite, but she's no ten year old.

[festivalfan]

I think she could pass for 10 honestly Trisa. I REALLY REALLY do. She looks young for her age.

And I have left several messages with ALberts RV Rentals to no avail. I HOPE somebody calls me back from there! I hate bad customer service!

karena, he has great customer service. give him time to return the call. it's friday, he delivers out to the deserts on the weekends. this was just announced yesterday, not as if he's ignored you for weeks. he knows he'll get calls.

[Chevgirl357]

Awww TG, that was nice. And at first I was thinking I MUST be in the category of stupid drunk people, but I know Andrea had no problem with me, so I hope I'm not (even though I DO get stupid drunk!). And while I wouldn't take my kid either (then again, he's FOUR) I know that LItlle Bit does not impede on anyone's time. Actually she's a great car key watcher :-) and a great addition!

But yeah, the rest of the parents there that are appalled at everything going on, really need to think about where it is they're bringing their kids! I'm sorry, I'm at Stagecoach, and I plan on partying! Of course, I'm not the person getting crazy, but I definitely forget to watch my mouth at times!

[tgcali]

No worries Steph! We're going to RV and have a blast. Little Bit squealed again when she asked if you and Sheila would be there and I said yes. She loves you Ladies. IHML too, she's bummed she couldn't see her all year because she was in DC.

Should have seen the grin on her face Chev when she asked if we're going to be in an RV with you and I said 'Yes, I think so.' She asked if I was sure it was OK. I said 'Of course, Chev loves you.' She said 'Really?' and was grinning really big after that.

[Chevgirl357]

Thanks Ladies. It's true though, isn't it. We have GREAT fun with each other all year. Every year we add a few to the group too. Last year we got Miss B. and Uncle Feiny. Both great people. I love these boards for that reason. We don't have little clicks that snub people.

We do have Cooter. But, well, he's Cooter. Every board needs a Cooter.:p

AHEM! This year you got ME too!!! Hopefully I've been a positive addition....

[Kymery]

Kymery I have no doubt. No extra effort needed. You're great people, you're not going to turn immature and stupid all of a sudden.....She is BEYOND excited we're getting an RV this year. She squealed.

Karena, no way. She's 13 and looks like it. More with each passing day. Especially in warm weather clothes:eek:..... She's petite, but she's no ten year old.

Ummm wait...you must of not seen my on Saturday night...we swear I was slipped something. I lost all coordination in 5 seconds flat!! I was smart and aware enough to go back to my rig and not ask stupid in front of anyone (ok, maybe when I tripped over the huge wires...but thats it!!) (oh wait, I also thought I could go pee anywhere I wanted). Thank you Ms.Laura for taking good care of me!!

[Chevgirl357]

Kymery I have no doubt. No extra effort needed. You're great people, you're not going to turn immature and stupid all of a sudden.....She is BEYOND excited we're getting an RV this year. She squealed.

Karena, no way. She's 13 and looks like it. More with each passing day. Especially in warm weather clothes:eek:..... She's petite, but she's no ten year old.

Yeah, but she looks and dresses young compared to 13 year olds these days. I really think she could pass. I would let her in for 10! She could be turning 11 the next week, who knows!


karena, he has great customer service. give him time to return the call. it's friday, he delivers out to the deserts on the weekends. this was just announced yesterday, not as if he's ignored you for weeks. he knows he'll get calls.

Ok, I will be patient, lol! It's definitely NOT one of my virtues. I've been getting prices from all over, and I tried him yesterday afternoon, so I expected a call by now, but I understand bein busy. I'll hold my horses, lol!



Should have seen the grin on her face Chev when she asked if we're going to be in an RV with you and I said 'Yes, I think so.' She asked if I was sure it was OK. I said 'Of course, Chev loves you.' She said 'Really?' and was grinning really big after that.


Awww, of course! I DO love Andrea! She's sweet with just enough (ok, sometimes too much) smartass. :D

[tgcali]

karena, he has great customer service. give him time to return the call. it's friday, he delivers out to the deserts on the weekends. this was just announced yesterday, not as if he's ignored you for weeks. he knows he'll get calls.

Good to know today is his delivery day. Thanks Festival! We're just nervous cause we've never done RV before.


Awww TG, that was nice. And at first I was thinking I MUST be in the category of stupid drunk people, but I know Andrea had no problem with me, so I hope I'm not (even though I DO get stupid drunk!). And while I wouldn't take my kid either (then again, he's FOUR) I know that LItlle Bit does not impede on anyone's time. Actually she's a great car key watcher :-) and a great addition!

But yeah, the rest of the parents there that are appalled at everything going on, really need to think about where it is they're bringing their kids! I'm sorry, I'm at Stagecoach, and I plan on partying! Of course, I'm not the person getting crazy, but I definitely forget to watch my mouth at times!

You weren't anywhere near being 'bad'. None of you were. She and I had great fun laughing at the antics......She saw someone being obnoxious and asked about it. I said they were way drunk and high(their behavior indicated it was more than alcohol). She said 'But our group is drinking a lot and they're not stupid and mean.' I said 'I know, that's because they're not immature.' She said 'No, they're just really funny.'

[tgcali]

AHEM! This year you got ME too!!! Hopefully I've been a positive addition....

Were you new this year too? Eek! I thought it was last year. Of course you're a positive addition. We LOVE you!!!

[tgcali]

Actually there were several others as well. Didn't mean to leave anyone out. Sorry guys, I'm home sick and not thinking straight......

[Chevgirl357]

Were you new this year too? Eek! I thought it was last year. Of course you're a positive addition. We LOVE you!!!

LOL, yeah, I joined the board about 2 weeks before SC! I didn't even plan on going, but 20 had surprised me with tickets and I came on here looking for camping passes!

[tgcali]

Oh yeah. 20. He was ..... interesting. LMAO!!

[Miss B]

Thanks Ladies. It's true though, isn't it. We have GREAT fun with each other all year. Every year we add a few to the group too. Last year we got Miss B. and Uncle Feiny. Both great people. I love these boards for that reason. We don't have little clicks that snub people.

We do have Cooter. But, well, he's Cooter. Every board needs a Cooter.:p

It is true, i consider myself lucky to be part of such a fun and amazing group of people. I love these boards for the same reason!:)

[HamsHog]

YES! Please clarify. On the camping page there is NO MENTION of WRISTBANDS only that every camper must have a festival ticket. So basically that means every person with a festival ticket can enter the campgorunds...ummmm thats a lot of people...lol!!

Will wristbands be handed out upon check-in and all the campers for that site must be present and show their festival ticket??

And if there are no wristbands, how will campers be distinguished from non-campers for the in and out privilege??

Or is it a free for all?? Hahaha!! ;)

Hey All Ya'll,

Read this from the Camping page in Questions.....

How do I get tickets?
All camping tickets are available through all Ticketmaster.com or charge by phone (layaway not available via phone). For a list of charge by phone numbers click here. Scroll up for other ticket links. Bring your ticket to check into onsite camping. Wristbands will be issued at that time.
When / How about Checking into the campground?
You will see signs directing you to camping Will Call and Check in as you approach the polo field. Camping opens 4/23/08 at 6pm and is only open for check in & will call pick up during the following designated hours:
Thu 4/22 : 6pm - Midnight
Fri 4/23: 6am - 1am
Sat 4/24 8am - 1am
Sun 4/25 8am - close of festival
Monday - Check out by 10am
Bring your ticket to check into the campground. Wristbands will be issued at that time.

Regards, Hamshog

MOD EDIT: edited. says check back closer to the festival.

[Chevgirl357]

It is true, i consider myself lucky to be part of such a fun and amazing group of people. I love these boards for the same reason!:)

Oh hey! Miss B, are you and Momma gonna RV it with us? Go check it out on FB, we're getting a group together!

[Miss B]

Oh hey! Miss B, are you and Momma gonna RV it with us? Go check it out on FB, we're getting a group together!

i wanted to but mom already made a reservation for a hotel- we'll be staying at the embassy suites in la quinta. i definitely wanna party with you guys though i feel like i barely got to hang with you guys last year.

[tgcali]

i wanted to but mom already made a reservation for a hotel- we'll be staying at the embassy suites in la quinta. i definitely wanna party with you guys though i feel like i barely got to hang with you guys last year.

Just arrange to be there when we all check-in so you get the pass, then you can come and go at will! Since they will hand out as many as you need as long as you're all there at one time.

[Miss B]

Just arrange to be there when we all check-in so you get the pass, then you can come and go at will! Since they will hand out as many as you need as long as you're all there at one time.

WILL DO! thanks Trisa!

[tgcali]

WILL DO! thanks Trisa!

Welcome! Just seemed like the perfect solution. Keep tabs with us on when/where we're meeting since we have to go in together, pop over and claim you're one of us to get the wristband and you're set!

Just remember to have your festival tickets with you!

[Miss B]

Welcome! Just seemed like the perfect solution. Keep tabs with us on when/where we're meeting since we have to go in together, pop over and claim you're one of us to get the wristband and you're set!

Just remember to have your festival tickets with you!

sounds good, can't wait to be hanging with you and the rest of the scmb members!

[LittleBit]

I know, I feel old now, especially since I have a boyfriend.(:

[Kymery]

I know, I feel old now, especially since I have a boyfriend.(:

They still call them "boyfriends"...thought they were someone you "hung out with":D:p

[IheartMillerLite]

I'm so glad I'm coming back just in time to start planning for the biggest party of the year!! Looking forward the RVs this year. We're movin' up!

[Kymery]

I'm so glad I'm coming back just in time to start planning for the biggest party of the year!! Looking forward the RVs this year. We're movin' up!

awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D

[squirmysteph]

I need to get my laptop fixed so I can be on here an reply more efficiently. This phone isn't gonna cut it.

[festivalfan]

I'm so glad I'm coming back just in time to start planning for the biggest party of the year!! Looking forward the RVs this year. We're movin' up!

Yay!!! so many of the "tenters" will be RV'ing this year. This will be fun, but I am bringing my bike so I can find you all.

[tgcali]

Yay!!! so many of the "tenters" will be RV'ing this year. This will be fun, but I am bringing my bike so I can find you all.

Just make sure you don't get a BUI ~ Bicycling Under the Influence......

[tgcali]

How do we get in to our RV if it's delivered for us? Do we have to be there at delivery time? How do we get our stuff in?

[Teacher_Sam]

How do we get in to our RV if it's delivered for us? Do we have to be there at delivery time? How do we get our stuff in?

the web site says it will have more info in the coming months.

personally, driving it up was a fun experience in itself.

ETA:
http://www.stagecoachfestival.com/visitors/onsite-camping
DELIVERED RV?? I have someone delivering my rv.. I am coming later/the next day. How is that going to work? I am nervous.
Don't be nervous. We're going to post a ton more details about delivers. Whether you're renting an rv and having it delivered or your husband/friend/family member is delivering for you but not going. Check back in a month or so.

[KUZN EDY]

How do we get in to our RV if it's delivered for us? Do we have to be there at delivery time? How do we get our stuff in?

Bring a wagon or a dolly. (even if they let you unload your car at the RV). I used my red wagon at least twice a day last year. Forgot to bring it in the RV the first day, but when my wife came later in her car, I saw the need and asked her to bring it. Used it when we went to the store for more ice, beer, and food (5 pizzas), and when people showed up with all their crap, i would meet them in the parking lot with the wagon and wouldnt have to carry anything in. Also bring a bike lock so when you go to the parking lot you can lock it up to the fence and not have to load it up in your car while your at the store. (i used the honor system last year and got lucky)

[festivalfan]

How do we get in to our RV if it's delivered for us? Do we have to be there at delivery time? How do we get our stuff in?

If you guys rent from Cruising Am or El Monte Rv, you'll have to pick up your RV"s and drive them in, which as Edy said is an experience in itself. Plenty of people around will help you get it situated. everyone is so helpful. If you rent from Alberts, he has a crew that delivers early. He has an agreement or makes pre arrangements to have access to the grounds for delivery. He'll place the unit (travel trailer) and then let you know where it is. It was easy, and closer to the date the bugs will get worked out. Karena is still finding the best deal for the group. We were able to drive in and unload. That wasn't a problem, but when we tried to leave later, we were informed we wouldn't be let back in. We turned around and parked. Those details I'm sure are being worked out now. - the access for delivered units and the re entry policy. I am sure they are all aware that was a hugh problem last year especially for those of us in ADA. That would definately be a question worth asking... if your unit is delivered can you bring in your vehicle for unloading? !

[caligirlUCR]

i was just thinking athat since someone said its $150 to get back in . . . we are going to have like 20 people . . .

[Chevgirl357]

I've already booked wit Albert's and Bert was GREAT, thanks Nancy! So here's my question. I'm not worried about getting our actual stuff in, we are allowed one car per RV and can all meet offsite and load those 3 cars up with everybody's things and drive in. My question is....do they search your cars? And if anybody gets there later with alcohol and has to park in the offsite RV parking, are they gonna get searched?


If you guys rent from Cruising Am or El Monte Rv, you'll have to pick up your RV"s and drive them in, which as Edy said is an experience in itself. Plenty of people around will help you get it situated. everyone is so helpful. If you rent from Alberts, he has a crew that delivers early. He has an agreement or makes pre arrangements to have access to the grounds for delivery. He'll place the unit (travel trailer) and then let you know where it is. It was easy, and closer to the date the bugs will get worked out. Karena is still finding the best deal for the group. We were able to drive in and unload. That wasn't a problem, but when we tried to leave later, we were informed we wouldn't be let back in. We turned around and parked. Those details I'm sure are being worked out now. - the access for delivered units and the re entry policy. I am sure they are all aware that was a hugh problem last year especially for those of us in ADA. That would definately be a question worth asking... if your unit is delivered can you bring in your vehicle for unloading? !

[festivalfan]

I've already booked wit Albert's and Bert was GREAT, thanks Nancy! So here's my question. I'm not worried about getting our actual stuff in, we are allowed one car per RV and can all meet offsite and load those 3 cars up with everybody's things and drive in. My question is....do they search your cars? And if anybody gets there later with alcohol and has to park in the offsite RV parking, are they gonna get searched?

congrats karena, I hope he takes care of all of us this year or we're all doomed. ha ha.
ok...this alcohol question comes up every year, and stays on the boards as an active thread until the day the festival starts. we have never been checked, our cars have never been searched. We all heard what happened to you guys camping and that was just wrong. the corruption was even worse. the "rent-a-security" guys were bought off easy and I wonder if there were any re percussions by their superiors? anyway.. in the RV section things run a little differently. They were respectful of our RV's and cars. Nothing was clearly visible. However.... everyone needs to use good sense, be smart, be discreet and most of all we all need to be careful what we post. Do not let on how you snuck anything in, where you hid the stash, how you bedazzled your keg in as a piece of luggage. ask the questions as a pm to someone who may have the answer. you will surely have a great time in the RV section.

[Chevgirl357]

congrats karena, I hope he takes care of all of us this year or we're all doomed. ha ha.
ok...this alcohol question comes up every year, and stays on the boards as an active thread until the day the festival starts. we have never been checked, our cars have never been searched. We all heard what happened to you guys camping and that was just wrong. the corruption was even worse. the "rent-a-security" guys were bought off easy and I wonder if there were any re percussions by their superiors? anyway.. in the RV section things run a little differently. They were respectful of our RV's and cars. Nothing was clearly visible. However.... everyone needs to use good sense, be smart, be discreet and most of all we all need to be careful what we post. Do not let on how you snuck anything in, where you hid the stash, how you bedazzled your keg in as a piece of luggage. ask the questions as a pm to someone who may have the answer. you will surely have a great time in the RV section.


Ok, thanks, and you're right about bein discreet, never even thought of that! Ok, lips are zipped from here on.... :D

[angiemarie123]

Chevgirl357,
I read your post about 1 car allowed per RV. Remember that is only if you purchase a vehicle pass for $150, see other thread about this. They sold only a limited amt. of these vehicle passes last year. If you want to come in and out, you have to have one of these. They were absolute sticklers on this last year. and also it was only $75 last year.

[Cooter]

Ok, thanks, and you're right about bein discreet, never even thought of that! Ok, lips are zipped from here on.... :D

because it is really hard to figure out where alcohol can be hidden. you guys really think you are keeping any secrets from the powers that be?

[festivalfan]

because it is really hard to figure out where alcohol can be hidden. you guys really think you are keeping any secrets from the powers that be?

ummm, yes. Cooter, you're not one of the gate people. just ask the campers what $20 bought them. ha ha ha .
regardless... it is wise to be discreet.

[KUZN EDY]

Expect a curve ball this year. They might (and unfortunately have the right to) search every vehicle even though they didnt last year. Get a back up plan and dont put all your eggs in one basket. I suggest sending a loner or decoy out first to test the water, or call someone who is already in before you get caught with a few hundred bucks worth of booze. Im no expert, but from what i read on this forum from last year we got to get smarter each year. Take me for example... Im going out there this weekend to bury all my bottles of liquor under the grass and mark them with a single ritz cracker. GPS coordinates 33° 43′ 12″ N, 116° 13′ 55″ W. Its awsome... they will never know.

[festivalfan]

Expect a curve ball this year. They might (and unfortunately have the right to) search every vehicle even though they didnt last year. Get a back up plan and dont put all your eggs in one basket. I suggest sending a loner or decoy out first to test the water, or call someone who is already in before you get caught with a few hundred bucks worth of booze. Im no expert, but from what i read on this forum from last year we got to get smarter each year. Take me for example... Im going out there this weekend to bury all my bottles of liquor under the grass and mark them with a single ritz cracker. GPS coordinates 33° 43′ 12″ N, 116° 13′ 55″ W. Its awsome... they will never know.

ha ha ha... I choked on my tea reading this.

I'm so glad you thought of a ritz cracker. genious! you know if you used bread , the birds or horses would eat it. gosh.. never thought of the decoy.. yes, this is the solution!! lol....

[Chevgirl357]

Chevgirl357,
I read your post about 1 car allowed per RV. Remember that is only if you purchase a vehicle pass for $150, see other thread about this. They sold only a limited amt. of these vehicle passes last year. If you want to come in and out, you have to have one of these. They were absolute sticklers on this last year. and also it was only $75 last year.

That's just for in and out though, right? I was told by the RV people anyhow that you can bring in one car and leave it there. Is there a charge for ONE vehicle for a one time entry?? I would think it's the same as people bringing trailers in on their trucks, right? Anyone?

[Chevgirl357]

Expect a curve ball this year. They might (and unfortunately have the right to) search every vehicle even though they didnt last year. Get a back up plan and dont put all your eggs in one basket. I suggest sending a loner or decoy out first to test the water, or call someone who is already in before you get caught with a few hundred bucks worth of booze. Im no expert, but from what i read on this forum from last year we got to get smarter each year. Take me for example... Im going out there this weekend to bury all my bottles of liquor under the grass and mark them with a single ritz cracker. GPS coordinates 33° 43′ 12″ N, 116° 13′ 55″ W. Its awsome... they will never know.

LOL, too funny! They are going to confiscate our alcohol, just not let us in with it if that's the case, so then we put it back in our cars parked offsite and figure out another way in :D

I'll go check those coordinates on my GPS (not gaypalmsprings) and be there WEdnesday night to dig it up :p

[Cooter]

Im going out there this weekend to bury all my bottles of liquor under the grass and mark them with a single ritz cracker. GPS coordinates 33° 43′ 12″ N, 116° 13′ 55″ W. Its awsome... they will never know.

except that they are out there right now getting ready for a festival over halloween weekend :D

[festivalfan]

that's right.. the Go Fish Concert. I was asked to work it. pretty good pay, too but I had to decline the offer.
Edy, wait till after the fish leave! ha ha.

[caligirlUCR]

that is genius . . . and u will have to tell me if the ground and the 6 months fermented it . . .

[KUZN EDY]

LOL, too funny! They are going to confiscate our alcohol, just not let us in with it if that's the case, so then we put it back in our cars parked offsite and figure out another way in :D

I'll go check those coordinates on my GPS (not gaypalmsprings) and be there WEdnesday night to dig it up :p

Exept then they be will looking for you as you already have tried and failed. The entrance line for the RV's is slow and looooong, just send someone to walk ahead and check it out. If you bring your car, do a drive by or walk up ahead first.

[KUZN EDY]

except that they are out there right now getting ready for a festival over halloween weekend :D

Thats why i am dressing up as a groundskeeper so they wont suspect anything. Besides... the shower curtain costume attracts to many guys in skeleton sweatsuits.

[NicoleErin]

Besides... the shower curtain costume attracts to many guys in skeleton sweatsuits.

hhhaahahhhaha!!!!