sleeping in line and oversized tarps

[Hot Sugar]

Huge tarp that isn't loaded to capacity - come and sit with me, I'll get Hooch to give you a dose of the Frog, and you won't be going anywhere anytime soon.

Remember. don't disrespect the frog. Don't underestimate the frog. And, above all, don't pass on the frog!

[John R]

 - sleeping, let it be.  if you are fortunate enough to have a large crew, good.  if not, everyone on this thread knows someone on every tarp from the soundboard forward.  you know you can see what you really want to see.

 - tarp size, run with multiples.  or again, lucky if you are in a large crew...

 - BnB set up, i like it.  any ticket holder can go right up to the stage.

[Pilgrim99]

If you can sleep in line, good for you.
Right now if 8X10 is the tarp size, almost the majority are violating, even the Keltys take up more space.

I really probably shouldnt do this.... but I'm feeling fesity tonight... But, since we are on the subject- how about we just ban Kelty's and allow EZ up's only? At least , they dont block the view, become dangerous airborne things, and dont have tie-downed corners that become really easy to trip on...

Since I'm a denizen of Kelty Village I'll chime in briefly. Most of us (granted not all) do as much as we can to provide a line of sight for those behind us...I'm serious, we really do try. We also maximize the space by joining open sides (taking up much less real estate than the ez-ups). Finally, I rarely see unoccupied Keltys, but often see unoccupied, and much larger, ez-ups.

We stay in line overnight, take our numbers, and do the tarp run just like everyone else....only our goal is behind the tarps, chairs and whatnot. Big tarps? I couldn't care less, because when I've wanted to take the troops up front there has always been a fellow festivarian willing to share space, as we willingly share shelter from rain and snow and sun. Yeah, a kelty occasionally reaches escape velocity, but most of them are staked down pretty well, and there are always folks about to help with that. EZ ups are just as likely to fly (my buddy and I rescued an unoccupied one last year); I've seen a tarp or two launch as well.

The next generation of festivarians is already in attendance, so more importantly for us kelty villagers is that our kids enjoy the fest as much as we do, without sunburn (that was a lesson learned the hard way at our first TBF several years ago).

 Listening to: nothing! that's a problem!

[TellurideTom]

The main reason this thread has not been deleted is the following quote from the Planet Bluegrass Telluride page:

Line policy
Tarp line
Another day of music awaits

Because we have had many complaints about the overnight line to get into the show, we have established a policy in hopes of creating a kinder, gentler, more Festivarian-like entry each morning. Please keep in mind that the entry line is a complicated logistical problem and we have developed these rules with a lot of experience and taking a number of factors into consideration. Our goal is to create an entry procedure that will be fair, orderly, and will satisfy the greatest number of Festivarians. Any feedback or suggestions you may have are greatly encouraged!

Planet Bluegrass is always interested in your feedback and takes all suggestions into consideration if they are viable options.

I just ask that you try to maintain your enthusiasm so as not to instigate derogatory comments towards other festivarians.

[Sunnyand70]

I couldn't care less, because when I've wanted to take the troops up front there has always been a fellow festivarian willing to share space

That's the spirit. I have to say, I do understand thing about feeling intimidated. I really do. I just never let it stop me from seeking out a closer spot. Why would I succumb to that?

What I've found is, I always feel intimidated and I've never been refused. 

 Listening to: The Jaybirds - Vintage and Unique