Sunshade questions

[rameil]

Hi, bringing a sunshade this year for first time.

Any size limit?

Does it have to be open on all the sides, or can it be semi tent-ish?  (maybe 3 sided like some beach shelters I've seen on the web)?

About how early should I get in line to get a spot for it?

Thanks,
Lesley

[erndog]

These might answer your questions:

http://www.festivarian.com/index.php/topic,13725.0.html

http://www.festivarian.com/index.php/topic,15823.0.html

Some people use the Kelty shades, there are a lot of them set up, other folks bring EZ-Ups . . . They all go in the back.  People get in line the afternoon before the next day, including those running to get sunshade space.  There's less space for sunshades than there is for tarps, so in some respects, it's more premium space and it does get filled up pretty quick.

[Hot Sugar]

I would say no to one with sides, at least on the festival field. The problem with that is you completely block the view for your neighbors.

[zack_adcock]

Some people use the Kelty shades, there are a lot of them set up, other folks bring EZ-Ups . . . They all go in the back.  People get in line the afternoon before the next day, including those running to get sunshade space.  There's less space for sunshades than there is for tarps, so in some respects, it's more premium space and it does get filled up pretty quick.

This makes me nervous -- if I want a sunshade spot, will I have to get in line the night before?? This will be our first year trying for this type of space. We really want our 1.5 yr old to have some respite from the sun, but don't have the resources to sleep in line. Can anyone advise here? We may need to revise our plan.

Z

[Debbiefromtucson]

Zack- If you just want space , you should be okay.. If you want front row of the sunshade line, you may want to be in line so you get a number but wouldn't say you need to stay all night....  Another good option, may be to pack a little tiny tent , that can serve as baby shade , a toy tent and a nap tent... We got a little one from Walmart for around 14.00 ( that we used for years and years)... This is easily carried and had small footprint so you can still use if space gets very tight.

[HuckinFappy]

On the Town Park/Warner Field side, 5:00 AM gets you in the running for prime sunshade spots.   

[erndog]

"On the Town Park/Warner Field side, 5:00 AM gets you in the running for prime sunshade spots."

I assume if you have kids that need shade at the fest, you're kinda up at or near 5:00 am anyway . . .?

[zack_adcock]

My daughter sleeps until 7 and we don't mess with that ;-)

Thanks for the info everyone -- we're mostly in want of shade and plan to have a group up closer, as well, so we won't sweat it too much. May bring the little tent, per Debbie's rec, just in case.

Z

[Pilgrim99]

Those three-sided beach umbrella things are annoying as all get-out, because they block the view for everyone behind. Likewise a tent. Keltys are good because you can see through them, ez-ups even better (until people start putting up walls, etc.).

I wouldn't mess with the kid's sleep routine, either. You might not be in line to get a number, but you will be able to get a space somewhere in Kelty Village. Festivarians will provide...we always wind up with some visitors (often with kids) hanging out in our shade.

 Listening to: birds chirping

[Debbiefromtucson]

When I'm talking Baby tent, I'm talking about a little tiny tent- no more than 24 inches high.. BUt, I agree the Kelty's are annoying since they block every one's view... EZ-ups or things that you can see through all side MUCH better

[FaceOnMars]

Those three-sided beach umbrella things are annoying as all get-out, because they block the view for everyone behind. Likewise a tent. Keltys are good because you can see through them, ez-ups even better (until people start putting up walls, etc.).

Agreed, re: 3-sided being super annoying.  Among other things, they ...

- incumber the sound (for real)
- take all that is "wrong" with tarps to begin (IMO) with to a whole nother level in so far as "privitizing space" in a GA setting

[colokathy]

Bring a small baby tent to put between the larger Kelty sunshades.  You still need to get a number to get in there (5am in Town Park/Warner Field is good advice).
 
Unfortunately, getting a spot for the larger sunshades is just as intense as the tarp run.

I'd love to see PB put up large "generic" tents for the public at large.  There are a lot  people with fair skin and/or skin cancer, families with children, elderly(or not), and people that overheat/sunburn.  They all deserve to enjoy shade as needed without having this absurd "run".  IMHO............ 

 Listening to: John Hiatt

[wbcohen]

In the town line. 4:30-5AM gets front row for sunshades (over the past 6 years).

[swander99]

Festivarians will provide...we always wind up with some visitors (often with kids) hanging out in our shade.

  

[spewlanders]

Hey Remeil

Don't let any bah humbug types dissuade you.... We'll be there enjoying our three sided sun shade completely guilt free.  As far as the 'privatizing' of general addmission spaces, I assume the accepted practice of occupying a vacant tarp space applies to sun shades as well.  I actuallydon't like the tarp system we have but that's the culture and its not going to change.