The Lottery is live!

[Debbiefromtucson]

You obviously don't even know the rules... "Child on your lap"- all little ones under 13 are free anyway....But there are families that have teens and twenties who do live at home etc, who need tickets...

[landshark]

As a 30 year concert attendee in many states and
all size of venues, where there is desire and effort,
there is almost always a ticket to be had. And I don't mean
deep pockets even though 300+ is the most I have
ever paid for a ticket. Worth it by the way. The system
works just fine. I camped with 20 year veterans who
Have won lottery only a couple of times. They just do as
Completejohn said, troll the boards and throw feelers
out there and accomplish their goal for the ticket price.
Conspiracy, pfffft.
I say move the show to the community pool
and have a big pool party.

Beach Blanket Bingo!!! I am into the pool party

I do know one thing fer sure. A summer without TBF is like an entire June without sunshine. A recharge, a vacation that keeps on givin....

However everytime I checked for a ticket, the oppertunity was there. Just keep lookin, the do become available.
Not getting in makes you appreciate the tradition of fest and how it impacts your lifestyle. For me it feels like Family, the whole traditional deal. The food, the music, dance, fresh air and nature.
But most of all for me it is the familiar faces year after year and no dont know yer name, just your smile.
Sooo I think that any way one can secure a ticket becomes the motivater, no one wants to miss out and people are creative, especially this bunch Rules are guidlines to creat fairness. Do whats right for not only you but the next guy as well. That way the need for this conversation deminishes. Peace and love the motivation, music the celebration of this. Fest.

[FaceOnMars]

You obviously don't even know the rules... "Child on your lap"- all little ones under 13 are free anyway....But there are families that have teens and twenties who do live at home etc, who need tickets...

No Debbie, I didn't know the 12 and under rule also applied to camping.  This actually makes the issue a lot less difficult to mitigate with a change in policy down to 2 TP/WF max camping passes ... since two thirds of all (underage) offspring are already accounted for.

I think providing an automatic "family inclusion" policy by allowing an uncontested placement at the box office of wristbands on teens aged 13-17/18 who are accompanied by a parent who has a TP/WF camping pass for an additional fee would be relatively manageable from PB's perspective.  As far as "kids" who are 18+ ... well not sure how to put this without ruffling any more feathers, but I simply don't think it should be a "deal breaker" for an older family and should be considered in a similar light as a group of 4 great friends who weren't lucky enough to all get TP/WF tickets.

All I'm getting at here is that reduction in max allowed tickets per person/household is clearly an industry standard to combat scalping and promote wider access to high demand events.  PB recognizes this by having a (4 ticket) max in the first place.   PB has also implemented a stricter 2 ticket max for certain nightgrass venues.  So, it's clearly not something I'm pulling in from left field.

[KaraJean]

We lost the lottery. It is good to hear I have a chance of scoring a ticket to TP. I was considering not going for a day and what a bad day! Thank you for the encouragement

[bodegahwy]

My wife and I started coming to TBF years before we were married (and we were married in 1991) and continued to come through the years when our children were infants, toddlers, teens and next summer they will be 18 and 20 years old.  Through those years we camped together although the last several times were in WF rather than TP and we camped in groups with other families.

Interesting to see the posts about "family camping" though.  Where is that? Would hate to see a limit of 2 tickets.  We need 4 now the kids are not little any more to enjoy a family tradition.  I hope to go with my grandchildren some day!

[swander99]

Conspiracy, pfffft.
I say move the show to the community pool
and have a big pool party.

The show is already fantastic from poolside. Don't be giving away all the secrets! 

"Family/Quiet Camping is @ Telluride High's ball field, and works quite well if sleep is what you desire at night.

I also would hate a lower maximum. Some of us need 4 just to consider getting the pilgrimage going each year.  (1300 miles one way and yes, shut out for the first time this year)

 Listening to: wdvx online in heart(flat)land office

[whiskeyprick]

After camping (and having a blast!) in Town Park for the Ride Festival, I decided to try the lottery this year.  Won on my 1st try since the 30th annual which I lost.  Got 4 tix.  Once I lock up the date, I may have 2 extras.

[HuckinFappy]

After camping (and having a blast!) in Town Park for the Ride Festival, I decided to try the lottery this year.  Won on my 1st try since the 30th annual which I lost.  Got 4 tix.  Once I lock up the date, I may have 2 extras.

Yes, I'd be happy to help those find a good home....thanks for asking 

I think we only need 19 more and two vehicle passes for Camp Billy...woohoo!

[FaceOnMars]

After camping (and having a blast!) in Town Park for the Ride Festival, I decided to try the lottery this year.  Won on my 1st try since the 30th annual which I lost.  Got 4 tix.  Once I lock up the date, I may have 2 extras.

Glad to hear you lucked out on tp passes, whiskey!

I was at the ride also, and while I don't think the music compared to TBF (by and large), I did find it to be more relaxing in a few respects.   Just for the record:  judging by the continued high support for the TBF, I don't believe the ride had any discernable affect on the big demand for TBF.   Who'd a thunk it?

[Debbiefromtucson]

I could find them good homes too....LOL Jeff.. I was wondering what your count was......  You could trust either Jeff and I for simple, trustworthy transactions.. We both have lots of references....

[GreyFoxDoc]

Well after 20 years in a row at Grey Fox (Winterhawk) I'll be flying into Denver  on Tue evening  and driving to Telluride.....

So  if we arrive at 11 am what will Warner Field be like?
 Will we be able to wedge  between two  camps?
BTW - the friend has never  been  farther then 4  hours  from home, Newtown ,CT...........and  only to two days  of Grey Fox in ten years.......!

[Linds]

Well after 20 years in a row at Grey Fox (Winterhawk) I'll be flying into Denver  on Tue evening  and driving to Telluride.....

So  if we arrive at 11 am what will Warner Field be like?
 Will we be able to wedge  between two  camps?
BTW - the friend has never  been  farther then 4  hours  from home, Newtown ,CT...........and  only to two days  of Grey Fox in ten years.......!

They don't let you set up in Warner Field until Wednesday morning, so you should be fine.  People do line up before they open the gate, although it always looks like there's plenty of room even for those who don't line up.

[Hot Sugar]

Well after 20 years in a row at Grey Fox (Winterhawk) I'll be flying into Denver  on Tue evening  and driving to Telluride.....

So  if we arrive at 11 am what will Warner Field be like?
 Will we be able to wedge  between two  camps?
BTW - the friend has never  been  farther then 4  hours  from home, Newtown ,CT...........and  only to two days  of Grey Fox in ten years.......!

They don't let you set up in Warner Field until Wednesday morning, so you should be fine.  People do line up before they open the gate, although it always looks like there's plenty of room even for those who don't line up.

Some years it has been Tuesday that they open the Warner gates. It depends on when the last ball game before the festival is. The past few years it has been Wednesday, but a few years before that it was always on Tuesday.

 Listening to: Jake Bugg

[BluegrassDustin]

Just an FYI for planning purposes:

Warner Field will open on Wednesday again this year.




D.

[queso88]

Hey,
I'm also a Minneapolitan - went to T-ride 2008-09-10-11 & moved back to MN in 2011.. Haven't spent more than a few minutes on the board again after a long hiatus.. but! I am quite probably going to get on the road and go again this year and thought i'd at least reach out to say kudos, neighbor! and also to possibly chat about the midwest pilgrimages happening.

also, while I'm here, and have no time to get aquanted with a more appropriate place to post this (ie: midwest forum)- shout out about seeing bluegrass this week.. cuz I am just so excited: Sawed Off String Band @kitty cat klub tomorrow/ Kind Country at Harriet Brewing thursday & of course, RAILROAD EARTH! Ha Ha Tonka at First Ave Friday. also, Darby's is the after-show show: "Barrel Country ( members of Kind Country + members of Boys N The Barrels) & Pocahontas County.

BE WELL!

Kudos

 Listening to: Foghorn String Band: Outside The Sun