THE LINE for numbers each day

[BluegrassDustin]

  Everybody.

The lineup for numbers each night in the campground has gotten crazier and crazier over the past couple of years. Enough so, that it's time for a change.

This information was just posted here: http://www.bluegrass.com/telluride/rules.html#linepolicy

Line-up Overview:
Our long-standing line policy exists to create 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 decades of experience while 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!
Remember, this is a general admission festival. Your tarps do not change that. Festivarians who see an unoccupied tarp are encouraged to have a seat until the owner returns.

Line Policy – Town Side (General Admission)

• You must be physically present in line at all times - no empty chairs!
• Numbers will be handed out each morning prior to the gates opening.
• Even after receiving your number, you must stay in line - reasonable bathroom/coffee breaks aside.
• Per Town ordinance, you may not camp in line - this means no tents, no cooking, and no sleeping.
• One number, one person, one tarp.
• Festivarians with numbers will be admitted into the Festival in order, one at a time, after going through the standard Customs procedure.

Line Policy – Town Park/ Warner Field Side

• 750 numbers will be RANDOMLY distributed to Town Park and Warner Field wristband holders ONLY. (no kids bands will receive a number)
• Numbers will be distributed each morning of the Festival between 7am and gates open at the TP/WF entrance.
• ONE number, one person, one tarp. No exceptions!
• After receiving your number, please find your numeric position in line no less than 30 minutes prior to the gates opening
• Festivarians with numbers will be admitted into the Festival in order, one at a time, after going through the standard Customs procedure.
• Due to the random nature of the number distribution, there is no need to line-up overnight.



See you all soon.




D.

[Australian fan]

Well that sounds super sensible and fair....though I admit I have never slept in line.

That said, I wrote my thesis on fandom in the eighties. Interviewed the most devoted fans by finding the ones who were sleeping in lines for tickets. Online ticket buying has eliminated this group. They were a nice bunch by and large.

Love that the new rules are designed to help promote kindness. We need more and more kindness

 Listening to: Greensky Windshield

[ToddG]

Whoa. Seems fair. Does this mean anyone wanting a tarp line # in TP just has to be there between 7am and gates, or is there a specific time? Being that its random, guess that means you could technically get a good number at any time. I'm sorta confused??

 Listening to: Anjan Dutta-Guitar-Saxophone

[enjoythetalk]

Pretty radical for the campers.  For those of us in general admission line, doesn't seem so different, unless the "no empty chairs" rule will be enforced.  Generally the empties show up as soon as the daily line enters the field.  We gave up the tarp line years ago, not willing to sit all day and it just seemed too weird.

[BuckeyeDog]

This sounds interesting for the TP folks. Curious, how will the numbers be randomized? Will they print a list? If I get a low number can I pass it along to someone else? You won't see my old butt out there running very fast these days with tarps. Especially with those 40'x40' tarps that some people manage to bring it. God bless them. Swear some of them are larger than the ones the roll across the infield at Coors Field.

[Hooch]

Love It!!!!!

 Listening to: Your mom

[Skubes]

I think it’s perfect. Works at RG, should be a non-issue at TBG.

[TheLorax27]

Praise Jeebus. The sleeping in line situation was the only thing I disliked about tbf. I for one am much happier getting up early and having it be a random fair shot for everyone.

Nice choice PBG!

[jsrud]

I think this is a wonderful change for the campers.  Every passing year, the line process seemed more stressful and counter to the chill festival most of us want.  Last year, it broke my heart when things got so bad that someone overturned all of the chairs that were serving as placeholders.  Yes, the placeholder chairs was pretty weird but people were just trying to play by the rules as they understood them and someone decided to be destructive and screw with innocent people.  At that point, I fully came around to the POV that a more random/lottery process was really more in line with my own view of what our favorite festival should represent.  Reasonable people can differ but I applaud PB for shaking things up!   

 Listening to: GSB- Gumboots

[KMurf]

Sounds fair enough.  Should help some of the craziness.  Last year was nuts!   Although I'll have to say my kiddo will be disappointed.  She looked forward to sleeping in line... made her feel cool I think.   

[BluegrassDustin]

For those of us in general admission line, doesn't seem so different...

Correct. Essentially no change for the general admission side.

Curious, how will the numbers be randomized? Will they print a list?

The numbers will be shuffled before they are handed out. The actual numbers will be similar to what you're used to, they just will not be in chronological order as they are handed out.

I'm sorta confused??

I'll feed you, baby bird...

Does this mean anyone wanting a tarp line # in TP just has to be there between 7am and gates, or is there a specific time?

"Numbers will be distributed each morning of the Festival between 7am and gates open at the TP/WF entrance."

*The exact time of the number hand-out will be determined by the staff member handing out the numbers and will likely vary from day to day.

Being that its random, guess that means you could technically get a good number at any time.

Correct. That's the whole idea. No need for overnight line waiting, chairs in line, or even being first in line. All 750 people who receive a number will have the same chance at #1 as they do #750.

[TellurideTom]

Yes, last year's fiasco was a bit stressful for everyone.

I just wonder how big the line will end up being for the numbers now.

The groups that work the hardest to get up front will just have to have more people in line for numbers to have a better chance at a low number.

It sounds fair to me, although I haven't done the land-rush in the last 20 years.

 

[landshark]

For those of us in general admission line, doesn't seem so different...

Correct. Essentially no change for the general admission side.

Curious, how will the numbers be randomized? Will they print a list?

The numbers will be shuffled before they are handed out. The actual numbers will be similar to what you're used to, they just will not be in chronological order as they are handed out.

I'm sorta confused??

I'll feed you, baby bird...

Does this mean anyone wanting a tarp line # in TP just has to be there between 7am and gates, or is there a specific time?

"Numbers will be distributed each morning of the Festival between 7am and gates open at the TP/WF entrance."

*The exact time of the number hand-out will be determined by the staff member handing out the numbers and will likely vary from day to day.

Being that its random, guess that means you could technically get a good number at any time.

Correct. That's the whole idea. No need for overnight line waiting, chairs in line, or even being first in line. All 750 people who receive a number will have the same chance at #1 as they do #750.

As square as you can get it that's for sure. Great move. Gee I have a shot!

[meanderingjeeper]

For those of us in general admission line, doesn't seem so different...

Correct. Essentially no change for the general admission side.

Got it.  If you want to ensure a lower number, go early to get in the town line!   

 Listening to: Paper Bird

[illegalsmile]

So do the campers coming in from Lawson get one of the 750 numbers as well?  Or are those numbers only for Town Parkers?  If so does that mean people not camping in Town Park will automatically have to wait for the 750 people to go in?