In & Out of venue

[shuitink]

First timer here... My friends and I are NOT camping onsite, but staying locally at a hotel. If we chose to leave for a few hours to go back and rest, will we be allowed to re-enter the venue the same day?

[Raquellita]

No you cannot:

•Ins & Outs (between venue &
camping only)

[pandalove1027]

In the "Venues & Rules/FAQ" section of the site it says...

Ins & Outs (between venue & camping only)

So it seems not.

[shuitink]

Bummer, thank you for the responses!!

[twodollapistol]

The shaded areas underneath the side stages work in a pinch if you want to take a quick nap.

[SPKemo]

It should not be a problem as long as you are not driving your car. If you leave the festival to go back to your hotel you would need to take a cab. The no "in and out" rule is mainly for people wanting to drive their cars back and forth.

[JNPatton]

Good point SPK! I had assumed that you meant driving too, I've done in-and-out in years past without a problem.

[shuitink]

Hmmm...some say no, but SPKemo says yes. According to the SC rule list, the only in's-out's allowed are from the venue to the rv park. But I'm thinking they can't force people to stay inside all day, especially if you have children, which fortunately I do not. I just want to clarify so that we can plan accordingly. Is there a phone # that I can call to get a definite answer? Thanks everyone!!

[Cooter]

people leave festivals to go take naps? really?

[Chevgirl357]

Hmmm...some say no, but SPKemo says yes. According to the SC rule list, the only in's-out's allowed are from the venue to the rv park. But I'm thinking they can't force people to stay inside all day, especially if you have children, which fortunately I do not. I just want to clarify so that we can plan accordingly. Is there a phone # that I can call to get a definite answer? Thanks everyone!!

Well logic says: You only need a GA wristband to be in camping areas (there are no camping wristbands). From camping, I could walk/cab/shuttle OUT of the venue to go to the store, go to will call office, get something from my car. So I think you're fine!

[SPKemo]

people leave festivals to go take naps? really?

I've never heard of this.

[ValinVegas]

So we CAN leave the venue to go to our cars but just cant drive off and come back??? Is that right? I thought we werent able to leave the festival at all unless youre camping???

[Rose]

The festival map makes it look like GA parking is super close to the festival entrance...NOT

This place is so BIG...remember it's sold out, 55K people. I can't imagine going twice in one day.

[Chevgirl357]

So we CAN leave the venue to go to our cars but just cant drive off and come back??? Is that right? I thought we werent able to leave the festival at all unless youre camping???

You can leave the festival if you're not camping, because there is NO WAY to tell if you're camping or not! There is no camping wristband, just a sticker for your car.

[jlrapp8]

First timer here... My friends and I are NOT camping onsite, but staying locally at a hotel. If we chose to leave for a few hours to go back and rest, will we be allowed to re-enter the venue the same day?

If it says no ins and outs I wouldnt trust it. Cuz they do have every road to festival blocked off about 1/2 mile to mile outside of festival. So maybe they mean if you go outside that boundary you will not be allowed back in. so make friends with people camping and hang out there and rest up if need be

[ValinVegas]

You can leave the festival if you're not camping, because there is NO WAY to tell if you're camping or not! There is no camping wristband, just a sticker for your car.

Youre right I forgot about that...i guess my main concern is if we are able too, then can my group can have some coolers in the cars and then go out during the day to go uhh hydrate ;) but I have no idea how far itll be since i have NO clue what to expect in general parking except complete chaos. So I dont even know if itll be worth it. :confused:

[Chevgirl357]

If it says no ins and outs I wouldnt trust it. Cuz they do have every road to festival blocked off about 1/2 mile to mile outside of festival. So maybe they mean if you go outside that boundary you will not be allowed back in. so make friends with people camping and hang out there and rest up if need be

Ok...think about it. What if you just GET to the festival in the evening? How on earth do they know if you haven't already been in?? Tracking devices? LOL, common sense says it's fine.

[Chevgirl357]

Youre right I forgot about that...i guess my main concern is if we are able too, then can my group can have some coolers in the cars and then go out during the day to go uhh hydrate ;) but I have no idea how far itll be since i have NO clue what to expect in general parking except complete chaos. So I dont even know if itll be worth it. :confused:

Put yo crap at our campsite and then visit there!

[ValinVegas]

Put yo crap at our campsite and then visit there!

That is a brilliant idea!! Although I have no idea how we'd get it IN your campsite. I will send you a message on facebook as it gets closer and see if we can figure something out. Thanks!! :D

[Chevgirl357]

That is a brilliant idea!! Although I have no idea how we'd get it IN your campsite. I will send you a message on facebook as it gets closer and see if we can figure something out. Thanks!! :D

ANYBODY with a GA pass can go to ANY campsite. I'd just have to tell ya where we are :)

[ValinVegas]

ANYBODY with a GA pass can go to ANY campsite. I'd just have to tell ya where we are :)

I mean more along the lines of how would we carry the coolers from general parking all the way to the campsites. I guess thats what boys are for :cool:

[Chevgirl357]

I mean more along the lines of how would we carry the coolers from general parking all the way to the campsites. I guess thats what boys are for :cool:

Ahhh. Cooler on wheels?

[JNPatton]

Yeah just find boys. I'll do anything for a beer and a pretty girl. I carried a lot of stuff last year....

[JNPatton]

Also, make friends with security guards at the side gates, then when you need something they're pretty helpful. Those guys stand at the gates and get nothing but attitude all day, be the nice one and its funny how the gate gets left open.

[jlrapp8]

Ok...think about it. What if you just GET to the festival in the evening? How on earth do they know if you haven't already been in?? Tracking devices? LOL, common sense says it's fine.

The wrist bands are RFID. which means they scan them so they keep track of when you enter. but they do offer shuttle rides to stores so im not sure. we'll have to check with staff to clarify this?

[Chevgirl357]

The wrist bands are RFID. which means they scan them so they keep track of when you enter. but they do offer shuttle rides to stores so im not sure. we'll have to check with staff to clarify this?

I know that, it tells when you enter and leave, just as ticket barcodes can. Pretty sure it doesn't say you've already been in, then left. And even if it does, you're ALLOWED in and outs into camping. They're not scanning it as you come within a mile of the venue, just requiring that you wear it. I'm using common sense and saying that it would be fine to leave and come back.

[jlrapp8]

I know that, it tells when you enter and leave, just as ticket barcodes can. Pretty sure it doesn't say you've already been in, then left. And even if it does, you're ALLOWED in and outs into camping. They're not scanning it as you come within a mile of the venue, just requiring that you wear it. I'm using common sense and saying that it would be fine to leave and come back.

ya. im just wondering cuz it has never said no ins and outs before. seems like alot of there rules contradict each other.

[Raquellita]

I know that, it tells when you enter and leave, just as ticket barcodes can. Pretty sure it doesn't say you've already been in, then left. And even if it does, you're ALLOWED in and outs into camping. They're not scanning it as you come within a mile of the venue, just requiring that you wear it. I'm using common sense and saying that it would be fine to leave and come back.
I think this sounds about right!

[jlrapp8]

I know that, it tells when you enter and leave, just as ticket barcodes can. Pretty sure it doesn't say you've already been in, then left. And even if it does, you're ALLOWED in and outs into camping. They're not scanning it as you come within a mile of the venue, just requiring that you wear it. I'm using common sense and saying that it would be fine to leave and come back.

according to Countrygurl once your there you cannot leave and come back. you can ONLY go between venue and camping thats it.

[Chevgirl357]

according to Countrygurl once your there you cannot leave and come back. you can ONLY go between venue and camping thats it.

I understand that it's a rule, I'm just wondering how it's enforced, since it contradicts other rules. Companion parking clearly says you have in and outs except after 9pm Fri-Sun (til 1am). If it's noon and I wanna run to the store, according to the rules, I'd be allowed to with a companion pass. Just wondering how they would track your whereabouts with the GA wristband...

Countrygurl, input?

[jlrapp8]

I understand that it's a rule, I'm just wondering how it's enforced, since it contradicts other rules. Companion parking clearly says you have in and outs except after 9pm Fri-Sun (til 1am). If it's noon and I wanna run to the store, according to the rules, I'd be allowed to with a companion pass. Just wondering how they would track your whereabouts with the GA wristband...

Countrygurl, input?

ya im thinking as long as you dont enter the venue. so if your in camping you can leave and come back. im not sure how they will enforce this cuz i know what you mean. we are aloud to leave to go to store and come back but im not sure either?

[jlrapp8]

i sent Countrygurl another message giving her an example. like going to the store

[Countrygurl]

listen jl, what is the point of messaging me publicly and then reporting back here what i say? this guy keeps asking me stuff on my public wall then posting it here.

[calgal]

I can't figure how they would know whether you're an on-site camper, off-site camper or using the day parking lots if you use the exit for camping and then leave the venue...unless there is no access to the day parking lots from the campsites. It would be different if campers had an additional wristband. Just not sure I'd take the chance leaving without a concrete answer!

[jlrapp8]

listen jl, what is the point of messaging me publicly and then reporting back here what i say? this guy keeps asking me stuff on my public wall then posting it here.

Maybe because people are wondering about the ins & outs and no one answers with a clear answer. website says no ins & outs expect camping. but yet if you have a champion parking pass you can leave and come back. and you can take a shuttle to the store. so the website is kind of contradicting itself.

[Chevgirl357]

I can't figure how they would know whether you're an on-site camper, off-site camper or using the day parking lots if you use the exit for camping and then leave the venue...unless there is no access to the day parking lots from the campsites. It would be different if campers had an additional wristband. Just not sure I'd take the chance leaving without a concrete answer!

I just saw the posts on her profile. I don't think he realized he was messaging you there, or else....??? IDK!

Either way, she said it's fine to leave the grounds but traffic with 50k people might make it impossible to get out or get back. Which makes PERFECT sense. So do your store/coffee runs EARLY folks!

[Countrygurl]

Maybe because people are wondering about the ins & outs and no one answers with a clear answer. website says no ins & outs expect camping. but yet if you have a champion parking pass you can leave and come back. and you can take a shuttle to the store. so the website is kind of contradicting itself.

companion parking lot "with no chance of entering or exiting between 9pm - 1am, Friday - Sunday nights. "

not sure what the shuttle has to do with that.

[jlrapp8]

companion parking lot "with no chance of entering or exiting between 9pm - 1am, Friday - Sunday nights. "

not sure what the shuttle has to do with that.

i was using shuttle as an example. people were confused because website said no ins and outs but other things say you can leave and come back. examples taking shuttle to store or taking your own car to store. sorry i deleted my post on your wall wasnt aware. people were just wondering cuz website says no ins & outs. i understand it will be a pain in the a**. we were just trying to clarify if it was aloud since website said no.

[JNPatton]

If I can wade in here because now I am also confused.... What I think the question for CountryGurl is, can we physically leave (not necessarily in a car/shuttle) the Polo Fields and expect to be let back in? Assuming of course, that our passes are valid and we are within the hours that gates are open.

[jlrapp8]

If I can wade in here because now I am also confused.... What I think the question for CountryGurl is, can we physically leave (not necessarily in a car/shuttle) the Polo Fields and expect to be let back in? Assuming of course, that our passes are valid and we are within the hours that gates are open.

exactly. once in the venue can you leave the grounds completely and come back in later. cuz website says no. only to camp grounds?

[Countrygurl]

It is OK to take the shuttle to the store. that is A shuttle. that is not the same as 100s or 1000s of people trying to drive back and forth around town coming in and out.

does that help?

[JNPatton]

I guess im less worried about the driving bit of it and more thinking about whether or not I can personally leave the Polo Fields and allowed to return? There were many occasions last year that I walked to meet with people dropping off stuff outside the polo fields or to that bar down the block (cant remember exactly haha).

[jlrapp8]

It is OK to take the shuttle to the store. that is A shuttle. that is not the same as 100s or 1000s of people trying to drive back and forth around town coming in and out.

does that help?

thats what i was thinking. people where asking if they were not camping and they went into to the VENUE when it opened and than left and came back was that aloud? cuz website says no. so thats why i was telling people my opinion was no your not aloud to but we were trying to clarify.

[Countrygurl]

You can try. they are not letting there be pedestrian traffic at all on certain streets though. traffic needs to be controlled. there are people that live there all year round and unfortunately some concert goers don't behave outside the confines of the grounds. lol

[JNPatton]

thats what i was thinking. people where asking if they were not camping and they went into to the VENUE when it opened and than left and came back was that aloud? cuz website says no. so thats why i was telling people my opinion was no your not aloud to but we were trying to clarify.

cut her some slack man... CountryGurl usually answers all of our questions quickly and accurately. If theres one that isn't clear then we'll just have to figure it out when we get there. The rules are set anyway, theres nothing you, I or she (probably) can do about it.

[jlrapp8]

cut her some slack man... CountryGurl usually answers all of our questions quickly and accurately. If theres one that isn't clear then we'll just have to figure it out when we get there. The rules are set anyway, theres nothing you, I or she (probably) can do about it.

i have nothing against her. people were asking. me personally am not planning on leaving at all unless i absolutely. trust me i probably wont be in any condition to be out on public streets. i was just trying to get info straight for other people.

[Countrygurl]

if you dont plan on leaving then lets stop harping on this repeatedly. this is a 3 day music festival with 50k people going in a residential area surrounded by 2 lane streets that will be blocked off and directed by indio police. it can not handle in and out traffic. some of the surrounding roads will not allow pedestrian traffic. you can take a supermarket shuttle. cars wont be allowed freely in and out of companion parking, there are times posted. you can go in and out from venue to camping. I think some people are over-thinking things for no reason.

[Rose]

i have nothing against her. people were asking. me personally am not planning on leaving at all unless i absolutely. trust me i probably wont be in any condition to be out on public streets. i was just trying to get info straight for other people.

This is not a new rule. Been around since the very beginning of Stagecoach 2007. SOME people try to slice and dice these rules to accomidate what they want to do, not thinking about others, traffic, neighbors etc...

When people ask maybe your answer can be...read your rule book and/or No ins or outs except to RV/Tent/Car Camping/Shuttle areas. Very simple.

[ezygezy]

This is our first Stagecoach - since it sounds like we cannot go back and forth to hotel during the day for whatever - is there plenty of stuff to do during the day while waiting for bands?? I have no idea what to expect ... those Days on the Green were a LONG time ago!!!

[jlrapp8]

if you dont plan on leaving then lets stop harping on this repeatedly. this is a 3 day music festival with 50k people going in a residential area surrounded by 2 lane streets that will be blocked off and directed by indio police. it can not handle in and out traffic. some of the surrounding roads will not allow pedestrian traffic. you can take a supermarket shuttle. cars wont be allowed freely in and out of companion parking, there are times posted. you can go in and out from venue to camping. I think some people are over-thinking things for no reason.

just needed a simple answer like this. it was not for me. it was for everyone else that was asking. i tried explaining that rules say no in & outs so go by that. but everyone else wasnt happy with me saying there's no leaving and coming back so just trying to get an answer from someone else higher up. thats all


This is our first Stagecoach - since it sounds like we cannot go back and forth to hotel during the day for whatever - is there plenty of stuff to do during the day while waiting for bands?? I have no idea what to expect ... those Days on the Green were a LONG time ago!!!

[I don't care,back in '09]

This is our first Stagecoach - since it sounds like we cannot go back and forth to hotel during the day for whatever - is there plenty of stuff to do during the day while waiting for bands?? I have no idea what to expect ... those Days on the Green were a LONG time ago!!!

Plenty to do in Venue and wandering in the campgrounds. Shopping,food and 3 different stages.

[dlzeldin]

Okay, so my only question is...can I take my shuttle that I paid $94 for, to my hotel and back? It only makes sense to be able to do this. I understand that people can not drive their cars in and out, and many roads will be closed to pedestrian. I just simply need to know if I can leave the festival, take the shuttle to my hotel, and then come back.

[dswartsfager]

The festival map makes it look like GA parking is super close to the festival entrance...NOT

This place is so BIG...remember it's sold out, 55K people. I can't imagine going twice in one day.

55,000??? Newspaper reported 165,000 tickets sold for this weekend? Or are they counting each person as three tickets (one for each day)

[Rose]

55,000??? Newspaper reported 165,000 tickets sold for this weekend? Or are they counting each person as three tickets (one for each day)

55K per day.

No in and outs for day parking

[dlzeldin]

55K per day.

No in and outs for day parking

I don't want to sound like a dick or anything, but can I get a straight answer from someone. People have been leaving very vague responses. You said no in and outs for day parking...but where did you get the information.

[Cooter]

http://stagecoachfestival.com/event/rules-faq

Info & Guidelines
No Refunds or Exchanges
10 & Under Free GA
All Ages Welcome
Doors open at Noon all 3 days. Show ends before midnight all 3 days.
Ins & Outs (between venue &
camping only)
Rain or Shine
Festival Parking is free
Parking lots open at 9am all days
Line up and set times subject to change
Everyone subject to search upon entry
Food/Beverage & other items are sold at the venue for CASH only

[dlzeldin]

http://stagecoachfestival.com/event/rules-faq

Info & Guidelines
No Refunds or Exchanges
10 & Under Free GA
All Ages Welcome
Doors open at Noon all 3 days. Show ends before midnight all 3 days.
Ins & Outs (between venue &
camping only)
Rain or Shine
Festival Parking is free
Parking lots open at 9am all days
Line up and set times subject to change
Everyone subject to search upon entry
Food/Beverage & other items are sold at the venue for CASH only

This is what is very frustrating. I keep hearing different things. Rose said on April 4, 2012 "No ins or outs except to RV/Tent/Car Camping/Shuttle areas. Very simple."

And what you just posted contradicts that. This is very annoying!

[ratty2146]

This is what is very frustrating. I keep hearing different things. Rose said on April 4, 2012 "No ins or outs except to RV/Tent/Car Camping/Shuttle areas. Very simple."

And what you just posted contradicts that. This is very annoying!

You can WALK in and out of the venue visit people in the campgrounds but if you are parked in day camping you cannot DRIVE in and out through out the day. They are trying to alliviate the traffic around the venue

[dlzeldin]

You can WALK in and out of the venue visit people in the campgrounds but if you are parked in day camping you cannot DRIVE in and out through out the day. They are trying to alliviate the traffic around the venue

Again...my question not answered. I know I can go in and out of the camp ground. My question is...can I take the shuttle back and forth to my hotel and back throughout the day.

[Countrygurl]

you need to ask the shuttle people. here is their info from their website:/
http://valleymusictravel.com/stagecoach_contact.php

[Cooter]

Again...my question not answered. I know I can go in and out of the camp ground. My question is...can I take the shuttle back and forth to my hotel and back throughout the day.

yes.


and no.

[Cooter]

it's a music FESTIVAL, why would you leave for hours? not the way a festival is done, sorry. should just stay home and buy tickets to individual concerts when they come to town if that is what you want to do.

[Rose]

This is what is very frustrating. I keep hearing different things. Rose said on April 4, 2012 "No ins or outs except to RV/Tent/Car Camping/Shuttle areas. Very simple."

And what you just posted contradicts that. This is very annoying!

Rv = camping areas
Car Camping = camping areas
Tent Camping = camping areas
Shuttle area = come and go on a bus with others
Day Parking = people who did not pay for a shuttle pass, have a car, and are staying at local hotels/motels/condos/their own homes etc...

I don't get why this is so difficult for you do get. Countrygurl directed you correctly about the shuttle business...talk with THEM! It's not part of Goldenvoice/Frontgate/Stagecoach or anything else. They just happen to have an area marked off for pick-ups and drop-offs for shuttles. Just like they have nothing to do with Taxi's or Limo's

[Rose]

I don't want to sound like a dick or anything

You lost that ability a few posts ago :rolleyes: