What Time is Everyone Going to the Parking Lot in Columbus?

MargaritaMatt · Post by **MargaritaMatt** » May 20, 2004 8:21 am

I called it is open all day to get in, but officially opens at 2:00pm.

cartmill72 · Post by **cartmill72** » May 20, 2004 9:11 am

Here's the scoop I got from OSU Athletics Guest Services...

I didn't make the rules, I'm just passing along what they sent me.

Parking:
• There will be no parking prior to 3 pm [UPDATED - AGAIN: The venue is now saying 2 pm if you call them. Guest services says the activities will begin at 3 - the lots are open at 2] on the lots adjacent to the Schottenstein Center/Value City Arena. They are asking concertgoers to not arrive until 2 pm. OSU police will ask people to leave.
• For those with RVs, early parking is available (prior to noon) in the Buckeye 1 lot. Overflow parking for RVs is in the South Riverbank Lot, along the Olentangy just south of Lane Avenue. Any RVs parking in lots other than those mentioned will be asked to move.
• For all other patrons, OSU will be providing shuttles to and from the arena. Service will be provided to OSU parking lots only.
• Additional parking, other than Value City Arena, is available at Ohio Stadium, St. John Arena and in some administrative lots (these should be marked).
• Parking is FREE. Shuttles are FREE.

Grilling/Tailgating:
• Grilling will be allowed on Schottenstein Center/Value City Arena open surface lots.
• NO grilling in parking garages. Its illegal and you will be subject to fines.
• Open containers are ILLEGAL. The OSU Police will be patrolling the lots heavily. Those who are familiar with OSU football games know the last two seasons have brought a big crackdown against open containers and alcohol. (I inferred from the conversation they will issue tickets to and/or arrest violators)

Official Pre-Show Parties:
There will be two official parties - The Buckeye Parrothead Club and OSU.
• For the Buckeye Parrothead Club event, visit http://www.buckeyeparrotheadclub.com/events.htm.
• OSU will kick off their party at 3 pm on the Southwest Plaza of the Schottenstein Center. There will be a steel drum band at 4. Beverages (including Corona) and food will be available for a nominal fee. Official tour merchandise will also be available.

There are two "happenings" around the Value City Arena on Saturday. There is an "on sale" for American Idol 3 at the Value City Arena box office at 10 am. In addition, there is a walk for charity all around campus beginning at 8 am. Be cognizant of those goings-on.

For those of you not familiar with the area in and around Value City Arena, I put together this visual guide along with a map (some of you have seent his already):
http://homepage.mac.com/scartmill/Buffe ... bum47.html

MargaritaMatt · Post by **MargaritaMatt** » May 20, 2004 9:18 am

Thanks, but I just talked to the Schott and they said 2pm.

cartmill72 · Post by **cartmill72** » May 20, 2004 9:21 am

Indeed they are saying 2.

You know what that means???

They don't know their ass from a hole in the ground.

Anyway, 20,000 Parrotheads vs. 100 OSU cops. Anyone want to place bets on who will win that one?

MargaritaMatt · Post by **MargaritaMatt** » May 20, 2004 9:22 am

cartmill72 wrote:Indeed they are saying 2.

You know what that means???

They don't know their ass from a hole in the ground.

Anyway, 20,000 Parrotheads vs. 100 OSU cops. Anyone want to place bets on who will win that one?

I agree, there is also a part outside the Schott:
Buffett Bash 2004
Please join us for the Official Jimmy Buffett pre-party on Saturday, May 22 starting at 3PM. First 1500 people at the party will receive a complimentary lei. Tropics Island Trio, a steel drum band will be performing. There will be food and beverages available and you can purchase Official Jimmy Buffett merchandise. The best part is admission is FREE.

cartmill72 · Post by **cartmill72** » May 20, 2004 9:24 am

MargaritaMatt wrote:
I agree, there is also a part outside the Schott:
Buffett Bash 2004
Please join us for the Official Jimmy Buffett pre-party on Saturday, May 22 starting at 3PM. First 1500 people at the party will receive a complimentary lei. Tropics Island Trio, a steel drum band will be performing. There will be food and beverages available and you can purchase Official Jimmy Buffett merchandise. The best part is admission is FREE.

Yeah, that's the second one I have listed there (I think). Its on the southwest corner of the plaza. It sounds cool - beer and food (for a nominal fee, of course) plus a steel drum band. Excellent!

cartmill72 · Post by **cartmill72** » May 20, 2004 12:08 pm

Hey Matt,

I figured out why they opened the lots an hour early...

They're giving me time to set up my video cameras and you time to set up your "special" race.

Jahfin · Post by **Jahfin** » May 20, 2004 12:27 pm

Just my 2 pecos but 4:20 should definitely be an option in the poll.

Coconuts · Post by **Coconuts** » May 20, 2004 12:35 pm

Ok, how in the he!! am I supposed to choose between a steel drum band and a limbo contest?!!

MargaritaMatt · Post by **MargaritaMatt** » May 20, 2004 12:57 pm

This is going to be a great tailgate with great weather!

Coconuts · Post by **Coconuts** » May 20, 2004 1:15 pm

And the HIFOS has an indoor pool even if the weather isn't good! We can just move the party!

Calypso Poet 99 · Post by **Calypso Poet 99** » May 20, 2004 2:52 pm

I just checked and there are still tickets available for the Columbus show. We could get into that whole thing again why Jimmy is doing 3 shows in Ohio, but I will keep it to myself.

cartmill72 · Post by **cartmill72** » May 20, 2004 2:59 pm

Well, keep in mind he only did one show in Ohio last year. And, the tickets you are seeing on TM right now are those probably just being released by the promoter, venue, et al.

You will see tickets available for every other venue come available a day or two before the show - so its not just Ohio. I suspect there are even some extras from Fenway just waiting to be released.

peckfins66 · Post by **peckfins66** » May 20, 2004 3:28 pm

I'm confused... can you park at the Schott's lot before 2pm? The first post in this thread seems to infer that you could park at 11AM if you wanted to. However, CartMill's post seems to state that there will be absolutely NO parking prior to either 2 or 3 PM. Anyone know for sure?

cartmill72 · Post by **cartmill72** » May 20, 2004 3:33 pm

peckfins66 wrote:I'm confused... can you park at the Schott's lot before 2pm? The first post in this thread seems to infer that you could park at 11AM if you wanted to. However, CartMill's post seems to state that there will be absolutely NO parking prior to either 2 or 3 PM. Anyone know for sure?

I talked to the Guest Services Manager of OSU and he told me exactly what you see in the post. The lots are not gated. So technically you could pull into them tonight during the Shania Twain concert if you wanted to.

However, he said police and/or security will be asking people to leave if they enter the lots before a certain time. Yesterday he told me 3. Today the venue is saying 2.

I was simply passing info along from OSU. Take it for what its worth.

Coconuts · Post by **Coconuts** » May 20, 2004 3:40 pm

So in other words, no one knows.

And BTW, someone mentioned on one of the other threads that the HIFOS had rooms open up, those are gone now.

3/4 Time · Post by **3/4 Time** » May 20, 2004 3:41 pm

Calypso Poet 99 wrote:I just checked and there are still tickets available for the Columbus show. We could get into that whole thing again why Jimmy is doing 3 shows in Ohio, but I will keep it to myself.

That's simple........

Jimmy's a Buckeye Fan!

Coconuts · Post by **Coconuts** » May 20, 2004 3:43 pm

Nahh, he just knows Indy's not that far, and he loves us!

(I am trying to be a brat, it's my usual state rather than my natural one)

cartmill72 · Post by **cartmill72** » May 20, 2004 3:55 pm

UPDATE:

I just called guest services again to confirm what I was told yesterday and to let them know what Matt and I were told today by the people answering the phone at the venue's box office.

The OSU pre-party starts at 3 pm. That's when they feel people should arrive. The lots will be open one hour prior, hence 2 pm which is what the venue is telling people.

big hat carmen · Post by **big hat carmen** » May 20, 2004 4:58 pm

That's when they feel people should arrive. The lots will be open one hour prior, hence 2 pm which is what the venue is telling people.[/quote]

I never listened to the ophical OSU rules when I was a student, so no reason to start now.

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