Tweeter Center Camden Parking Lot Suggestions

LongIslandPhan · Post by **LongIslandPhan** » March 20, 2004 3:44 pm

Was able to score some LAWN tix to Camden...Can anyone share some inside info on the following:

1. Parking Lot (where is good to park where not to)
2. What can you bring in to tailgate there What cant you do?
3. Are RV's allowed....???
4. Police any probs in the past
5. Whats the Lawn Like there
6. Overall Venue Information

Thanks for you help in advance!!!

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pirateunder40 · Post by **pirateunder40** » March 20, 2004 4:11 pm

well actualy i think that camden is a great place to party. Police are pretty cool dont mess with them and ther really shouldnt mess with you. They usually just drive around in their cars all day, and thy have a couple of undercovers. I always park righ on the river it is a combo blacktop and dirt lot with great views of the city. If my memory serves me from last year RV's are allowed and i think that they are also allowed in the lot under the Ben Franklin Bridge. Tailgaters bring everything under the sun, bars, grills, putting greens, sand pool, you name it. The lawn can be a litle messy at time but since thisconcert is at the berining of the season it shouldn't be too bad. Beer is is expensice. But over all i really enjoy the place and th sound on the lawn has gotten better over the years. Have fun. I know htat i will.

LongIslandPhan · Post by **LongIslandPhan** » March 20, 2004 4:46 pm

Thanks for the info...we have changed things up this year with Great Woods not in the mix... SOunds like it should be a blast either way!!! We will be there from the time the lot opens...so be sure to stop by...We will have the 300/galAeroPool so feel free to come over for a swim and burger at our Tiki bar...

I must say I was all down that Bubba was not going to play his annual Labor Day show...but from what you just told me...I am all fired up...

Any other info will be great to know!!

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pirateunder40 · Post by **pirateunder40** » March 20, 2004 5:06 pm

there are some photos in the photo gallery from camden the ones with the bridge in the back and i think that the losts open at 9am. Tailgatin the the phila area is an amazing thing our football games are out of this world. There at most buffett concerts is verty relaxed atmosphear. see ya there

NYCPORT · Post by **NYCPORT** » March 20, 2004 6:12 pm

We usually meet in the lot at the Hilton in Cherry Hill and caravan from there to make sure we are all together. Stay tuned for more details...

LongIslandPhan · Post by **LongIslandPhan** » March 22, 2004 9:38 am

Anyone have ideas on where to stay down there?

zanth · Post by **zanth** » March 22, 2004 9:55 am

Camden is very strict with what you can (or, more to the point) can't bring into the show. They won't even let you bring in blankets to sit on. I'd stash the beach balls just in case when you bring them in...

puckhead · Post by **puckhead** » March 22, 2004 11:23 am

zanth wrote:Camden is very strict with what you can (or, more to the point) can't bring into the show. They won't even let you bring in blankets to sit on. I'd stash the beach balls just in case when you bring them in...

I never had a probelm bringing a balnket in (?)... and the lost opened at 11:00 am last year... The line started forming at 10:00, but they made the cars wait in traffic until 11:00 (no big deal though, still plenty of time to party).

And the lot below the Ben Franklin Bridge is always the place to be.

photogal · Post by **photogal** » March 22, 2004 11:29 am

Thanks for the info, we got some tickets on ebay and have never been to Camden. We decided to go on a road trip as the whole Fenway thing is not looking good. The neighbors dont want us to tailgate at all so were going to Camden!

Blonde Stranger · Post by **Blonde Stranger** » March 22, 2004 11:32 am

Blankets are fine, backpacks are not and have not been since the 2002 show. You'll have to check them at the door. A small purse is OK.

Depending on when you get there, you have to park where they tell you. If you can get near to the river it's nice, especially on a hot day if the wind is coming at you off the water. I think RVs park in a special lot. I know that tour buses park in the main lot (near the bridge) in an area by themselves.

LongIslandPhan · Post by **LongIslandPhan** » March 22, 2004 12:56 pm

Thanks agian for all the info.....We are in the same boat this year...taking the road trip and all... So let me ask you this... Is it by luck that you get near/under the Ben Franklin Bridge...since it sounds like you have to Park where they tell you to??

To Bad the lot opens so late 11am for the show...we have been used to getting in around 7/8am for the Great Woods shows....Either way it should be a blast...

Cant wait, any additional INFO IS MUCH APPRECIATED.... Feel free to come by our 300gal. Pool for a dip anyone...just 2 rules...

1. No Peeing in the pool...
2. Ladies preferred to Skiny dip...Men.,.,,,SHORTS STAY ON!

Have a great day ~~~/~~~

puckhead · Post by **puckhead** » March 22, 2004 2:42 pm

LongIslandPhan wrote:Thanks agian for all the info.....We are in the same boat this year...taking the road trip and all... So let me ask you this... Is it by luck that you get near/under the Ben Franklin Bridge...since it sounds like you have to Park where they tell you to??

To Bad the lot opens so late 11am for the show...we have been used to getting in around 7/8am for the Great Woods shows....Either way it should be a blast...

Cant wait, any additional INFO IS MUCH APPRECIATED.... Feel free to come by our 300gal. Pool for a dip anyone...just 2 rules...

1. No Peeing in the pool...
2. Ladies preferred to Skiny dip...Men.,.,,,SHORTS STAY ON!

Have a great day ~~~/~~~

I'll take you up on the pool thing...

As for the lots, it has changed every year. 2 years ago they were opened before 10, and the first lot opened at the grass lot (not the one under the bridge) so you had no choice but to park in the grass (unless you wanted to wait until the other lot opened).

Last year they opened the main lot first (again, it was a little later then the year before). I have to disagree with everyone who says to get a space near the river. We were the 2nd ones in the lot last year and pulled right up to the river. It was nice in that there was a breeze, but the majority of the crowd came later and it semed to be a lot more wild towards the middle of the lot!

Anyway, you'll have a good time at Camden. Just be prepared for a more laid back tailgate experience then what you are use to at GW (I have been to both)

NJPhinPhan · Post by **NJPhinPhan** » March 22, 2004 3:13 pm

NYCPORT wrote:We usually meet in the lot at the Hilton in Cherry Hill and caravan from there to make sure we are all together. Stay tuned for more details...

Oh now THAT'S an experience!

PA PAR8 HED · Post by **PA PAR8 HED** » March 22, 2004 3:32 pm

There is no Camden Riversharks game that night, so the big lot should be open, but I heard that there is construction on the Camden side for the "gondola" that crosses the river. I'll make a run over as we get closer to the date to check it out.

zanth · Post by **zanth** » March 22, 2004 4:01 pm

With the blanket thing, I tried to bring one into Pearl Jam last summer, got denied. Maybe they are a bit more lax at Buffett? Sorry about any misinformation, just sucks to have to walk all the way back to the car to bring back the blanket...

Mr. Duval Crawl · Post by **Mr. Duval Crawl** » March 23, 2004 9:13 pm

Camden is a great place to see Buffett, second only to Great Woods. Park at the end of Market Street near the river. (where the buses park) However to get in that lot you need to be there by 4:00 at the latest. The police are extremely tolerant but be careful when walking from lot to lot with open beer. That is the only time I have ever seen them give anyone a hard time.

zanth · Post by **zanth** » March 23, 2004 9:30 pm

I noticed some of you haven't been posting to the The oPHicial Camden Virtual Tailgate. Drop on by and meet some of the other crew that will be in Camden

LongIslandPhan · Post by **LongIslandPhan** » March 26, 2004 9:08 am

Thanks for the heads-up about where we should park....4pm..the show starts at 8pm that would give us all of 3.5hrs to tailgate...We plan on getting there around 10am,....takes time for us to get the 300gal. swimming pool set up along with our Tiki-Bar...you know the drill....We are "EX-Great Woods" tailgaters so we appreciate all the info in advance as we dont want to miss a second of the action...thanks for the HOSPITALITY and feel free to stop by the Pool!!!

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Mr. Duval Crawl · Post by **Mr. Duval Crawl** » March 26, 2004 11:01 am

you might want to check about what time the lot opens. they might not let you in at 10am.

zanth · Post by **zanth** » March 26, 2004 11:18 am

LongIslandPhan wrote:Thanks for the heads-up about where we should park....4pm..the show starts at 8pm that would give us all of 3.5hrs to tailgate...We plan on getting there around 10am,....takes time for us to get the 300gal. swimming pool set up along with our Tiki-Bar...you know the drill....We are "EX-Great Woods" tailgaters so we appreciate all the info in advance as we dont want to miss a second of the action...thanks for the HOSPITALITY and feel free to stop by the Pool!!!

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300 gal swimming pool!!!!