What did Stagecoach do right - 2011

[Rose]

It seemed like there were more porta-potties this year. I was afraid with the increase attendance it would be a quite a wait but never waited. Always had t.p.

[ivankay]

i'll say this:



Also going to say having k.d. lang and the Siss Boom Bang on the bill. Perfect set.

[travis_b89]

there was less bass in the speakers and more vocals so i could actually hear them sing but still could of been a lil louder on the vocals. but the vendors... no boot barn this year. and also i they that atleast on saturday they should go til midnight and bring in more big names or more classics, the lesser know artists were ok but last year i really enjoyed seeing little jimmy dickens, bill anderson, merle haggard i enjoyed their shows more that i did some of the mane stage acts. and the food selection seemed to be smaller this year...

[abra]

MAD PROPS on regular parking for me. I love the Disney approach of guiding you turn by turn, right into the spot. So organized.

Potties were great, never had to wait too long.

VIP overall was much better. Always room to move with a decent flow. Lines flowing in and out seemed to work better this year. Not sure why the freakishly narrow gateway space where security checks wristband?... Is that to keep the number of bodies flowing by at a visibly manageable pace? Slows the line down for sure. But I guess since it's been such a big deal to keep VIP more secure, maybe they figured it was necessary.

[amshi45]

I too was happy with the non-lines of the porta potties......BUT can we have the camp counselors at the tent camping section next year so they can guide people in an organized fashion to set up tents, people were taking up too many spots, leaving the late arrivals almost out in the cold.

[festivalfan]

Ivan!!!! Thank you for getting this picture! It was great chatting with you at the M&G too. I guess not too may people questioned me going back for an additional picture with Josh Turner.. it was worth it to me.

going to send you a pm.

Thank you again
Nancy

[festivalfan]

I loved the wider walking aisles this year. Nice having security enforce them too.

[TUFF1972]

VIP was better as far as the bathroom lines. Still not sure why they crowd the gate in VIP and watch from the side buy a seat thats annoying. Security got better sunday. They got the volume right on carrie underwood, rascal flatts and darius rucker, just wish it was turned up on all the acts.

[mrodriguezpre]

Parking was a lot better this year. But i was a little sad that they stopped our tailgating WAY too early! like 30 minutes after we parked. was really a buzz kill!

[abra]

VIP was better as far as the bathroom lines. Still not sure why they crowd the gate in VIP and watch from the side buy a seat thats annoying. Security got better sunday. They got the volume right on carrie underwood, rascal flatts and darius rucker, just wish it was turned up on all the acts.

Anyone know the real deal at how/why someone gets into VIP without having a seat? It was loosey goosey a few years ago and anyone could get a VIP wristband... but they've tightened it up I thot - supposed to be VIP wristband with VIP seat ticket only.

[festivalfan]

This was a great Stagecoach weekend. So fun hanging out with everyone from the message board group that have made this a annual event. So nice getting to know each one a little more, learned a bit more, laughed a lot more (Britt!), and had fun with my daughter, as always. Kind of nice having the moms and daughters make this an annual event. The people watching was great! One guy in a group next to us kind of summed it up. He said, "Look around here, 50,000 people in here, and maybe only 50 idiots". But we all there for the same thing, a fun weekend, a chance to let go a little, laugh, party, and to enjoy the music, (even if we have seen them perform before)

[Cooter]

Anyone know the real deal at how/why someone gets into VIP without having a seat? It was loosey goosey a few years ago and anyone could get a VIP wristband... but they've tightened it up I thot - supposed to be VIP wristband with VIP seat ticket only.

pretty sure vip is also given to sponsors, guests/friends of goldenvoice, contest winners, etc. never read anywhere where they said only vip seat holders get vip access.

[Raquellita]

This was a great Stagecoach weekend. So fun hanging out with everyone from the message board group that have made this a annual event. So nice getting to know each one a little more, learned a bit more, laughed a lot more (Britt!), and had fun with my daughter, as always. Kind of nice having the moms and daughters make this an annual event. The people watching was great! One guy in a group next to us kind of summed it up. He said, "Look around here, 50,000 people in here, and maybe only 50 idiots". But we all there for the same thing, a fun weekend, a chance to let go a little, laugh, party, and to enjoy the music, (even if we have seen them perform before)

I think this weekend was the best so far for me. I didn't see too many idiots this year and that helped because my grand daughters were there. They loved it. It was great hanging with all of you. Can't wait till next years festival

[Chevgirl357]

So much went well this year. More women's showers in the camping areas were great, lines were long, but if you waited awhile it wasn't TOO bad. Never waited long for a porta potty inside, aisles were pretty easy to walk through. All in all it was GREAT! I know this belongs on the other thread, but I will say I could barely hear several of the artists, the speakers definitely needed to be turned UP! Otherwise, pretty damn fabulous time!

[Raquellita]

So much went well this year. More women's showers in the camping areas were great, lines were long, but if you waited awhile it wasn't TOO bad. Never waited long for a porta potty inside, aisles were pretty easy to walk through. All in all it was GREAT! I know this belongs on the other thread, but I will say I could barely hear several of the artists, the speakers definitely needed to be turned UP! Otherwise, pretty damn fabulous time!

Ditto!! Ditto!! Ditto!!