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We are travelling from Toronto to riverbend for our 2nd concert. The first was last year at Great Woods. Any tips for us friendly Canadians? What time can we start the tailgating festivities?
Fins Up

As early as you get there. Park in the field across from the place..... not in the paved lot.

Yes, I've arrived at 10:00 AM and the festivities have already begun in alot of areas. By noon it's usually wall to wall partying. Any of the lots you park in will be fun with the exception of Riverbend Concert parking area where they strictly enforce no tailgating. The Riverdowns horse track parking lot, the grassy lot across the street and the small cliffside parking area all will be jumping.

Thanks a million. I can't wait for another great party! I think we are planning to drive into Cincy on the monday and stay through the wednesday - know of any other sights we might want to take in while we are there?

Definitely check out the RV parking across from the paved lot. That is where all the great party action takes place.

Dear Canadian Parrot,
Glad to hear you're coming to the 'Nati for the Riverbend show! Some parties going on in hotels..Email me off list cincyparithd@aol.com for more info. Our PHC here is planning some action!

I have been to the riverbend show 5 times now but I have never tailgated. Where is the best place to hook up with a good tailgating party. We are bringing up around 15-20 people. My friends that tailgate every year used to go to the fenced in parking lot that is much smaller now.

Anyone have any idea if they frown on camping out overnight in the parking lots around there? If I hang out there all day I really won't be driving. I am hoping I can pitch my tent there and no one will scream at me.

Wolfman, Here's a link to the topic on Cinncy tailgating.
http://www.buffettnews.com/phpBB/viewto ... orum=11&19

"know of any other sights we might want to take in while we are there?"

Hey!

First time posting btw... Enjoying the baord so far...

Coney Island and riverdowns race track are all in the same area as riverbend. I don't believe the horses run at the track during the week (someone correct me if I'm wrong). Coney Island is open though. THey have a great pool, a nice picnic area, and a few amusment park type rides. You could easily blow a few hours there if you have some time to kill.

Attractions:

Coney Island Park has over 50 rides, the Sunlight pool, water slides, sells beer and has one of the nations largest recirculating pool. Inside Coney Island you will find volley ball nets and puttputt golf. Some rides and some eats like Skyline Chili and Larosas pizza.
http://www.coneyislandpark.com

The horses will be running at River Downs on Tueday. Horses run Tuesday-Sunday Post time is 1:10pm and runs thru till about 5pm. website http://www.riverdowns.com

if you want to drive down to the riverfront there is the Newport Aquarium, and many many ports of interest. http://www.newportaquarium.com

In town a bit is the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens one of the best in the country, we have manatees. http://www.cincinnatizoo.org

Then there is always Kings Island Amusement Park where the featured ride is Son of Beast If the father scared you, wait until you ride the son! The Tallest, Fastest and Only Looping Wooden Coaster on the Planet will send you screaming down it's 214-foot hill at speeds over 78 mph. Then send you soaring through a 118-foot tall loop over 7,032 feet of twisted wooden coaster track for the ride of your life. http://www.pki.com

We have Eastfork lake where you can rent jet skis and boats frolic and just frolic in the sun.

If you are coming into town this weekend the NASCAR Busch Series at Kentucky Speedway begins runs June 14 & 15. http://www.kentuckyspeedway.com

Baseball - Reds play Pittsburg June 14-16.
http://www.cincinnatireds.com


What kind of stuff you looking for? b/c me if you want more info.

POTP

Looking forward to the Cincy concert, but I just got on the Riverbend website and read this:

Jimmy Buffett & The Coral Reefer Band
June 18, 2002 - 8:00PM
Sold out
$ 59.50 Pavilion
$ 30.00 Lawn

Restrictions for this event include:
NO GLOW WANDS, NECKLACES OR BRACELETS!!!
NO Cameras, Video Recorders or Audio Recorders
NO Laser Lights, Pens or Pointers
NO Frisbees, Footballs, etc.
NO Coolers
NO Blankets
NO Lawn Chairs
NO Umbrellas
You may bring in:
Beachballs & Inflatable sharks
Food in paper or plastic bags
Commercially sealed bottled water in plastic containers

No blankets, coolers, or lawn chairs? What the? And they seem energetic about the no glow necklaces. Are these restrictions going to be overlooked or will the Riverbend staff be checking?