Charlotte Tailgating

OIBPhan · Post by **OIBPhan** » March 8, 2006 7:08 pm

I am hoping to be able to get tix to the Charlotte show, does anyone know if they open the lots early and do they allow tailgating? Thanks for any help on this.

land_shark3 · Post by **land_shark3** » March 8, 2006 7:21 pm

Last year, I tailgated across the street at the Hampton Inn. No grills in the front lot, but you can hide them in the back.

No traffic and stumbling distance to the show.

Tarheel Tail-Gator · Post by **Tarheel Tail-Gator** » March 9, 2006 9:54 am

land_shark3 wrote:Last year, I tailgated across the street at the Hampton Inn. No grills in the front lot, but you can hide them in the back.

No traffic and stumbling distance to the show.

Last year the show was at the old coliseum, this year it's at Verizon. You'll have to stumble about 15 miles if you stay at the Hampton

land_shark3 · Post by **land_shark3** » March 9, 2006 10:10 am

Tarheel Tail-Gator wrote:Last year the show was at the old coliseum, this year it's at Verizon. You'll have to stumble about 15 miles if you stay at the Hampton

Oops

Shows what I get for not planning on going to the show.

Soraya · Post by **Soraya** » March 10, 2006 9:01 am

++++Last year the show was at the old coliseum, this year it's at Verizon. You'll have to stumble about 15 miles if you stay at the Hampton

ops+++

Is it really that far? I was thinking of staying at the Hampton (if I get tickets tomorrow) and taking a taxi back and forth. Yahoo and Google have the difference at around 4 miles....but we all know how reliable those can be at times.

I'd love to get some first hand knowledge.

parottthead · Post by **parottthead** » March 10, 2006 5:57 pm

Believe it or not there is more than one Hampton Inn in Charlotte! There are about 7 hotels around 3 miles from Verizon on Tryon. There is a Hampton there, but it is not the same one that is across from the coliseum.

bananaman · Post by **bananaman** » March 10, 2006 8:38 pm

Somebody please tell me that someone at Verizon Amp. has changed that stupid policy about no tailgating. Why would Jimmy even come to a place that wouldn't allow it. Sadly, I'd rather drive to ATL just for the party beforehand.

SoMDParrotHead · Post by **SoMDParrotHead** » March 13, 2006 9:52 pm

The Verizon Amphitheatre website states:

Please note that North Carolina state law prohibits the consumption of alcoholic beverages in the parking lots. This law is strictly enforced.

Does anyone know how true this is? If we can't tailgate, then we'll try to go to another show...

mirrorthatlies · Post by **mirrorthatlies** » March 13, 2006 10:02 pm

I've tailgated at other venues here in NC, but I've heard Verizon wasn't as "friendly" as those others. I'm hoping they learned from the last Buffett concert held there and will change for this concert. We went ahead and bought premier parking passes. I've heard that's what the Charlotte Parrothead club is doing in order to tailgate. Just hoping we will be able to party in the lot before the concert.

Soraya · Post by **Soraya** » March 13, 2006 10:05 pm

mirrorthatlies wrote: We went ahead and bought premier parking passes. I've heard that's what the Charlotte Parrothead club is doing in order to tailgate. Just hoping we will be able to party in the lot before the concert.

Think there is any chance of more Premier passes being offered before the show? I tried to get one at the same time as the tickets and it was a no go.

Soraya · Post by **Soraya** » March 13, 2006 10:09 pm

Well....I've just answered my own question. I just went back to Ticketmaster to see if there would be any...and low and behold....one came up.

So...I guess there are more available.

HURRYCANE · Post by **HURRYCANE** » March 23, 2006 5:06 pm

Last time he played VZ in Charlotte, there was plenty of tailgating...and the expected assortment of blenders, margaritas, beer, etc. Unless something has changed since then...

Caribbean Soul Man · Post by **Caribbean Soul Man** » March 23, 2006 6:57 pm

Soraya wrote:Well....I've just answered my own question. I just went back to Ticketmaster to see if there would be any...and low and behold....one came up.

So...I guess there are more available.

what do you get with "premier parking?"
does it say what time the lot will open?

Soraya · Post by **Soraya** » March 23, 2006 7:32 pm

Caribbean Soul Man wrote:what do you get with "premier parking?"
does it say what time the lot will open?

I don't know about this venue....never have been there....but in most places you get a better parking spot (up close) and your own lane going in so there is less waiting in line.

I've heard from several sources that the much of the tailgating is going to occur in that area.

On the pass there is no time listed for opening...and calling the venue resulted in a 'Call back closer to the show.' I got the impression that I was not the only Parrothead that has called....lol.

I am just hoping it will help lesson, if not completely prevent, our getting stuck in a traffic line.

Caribbean Soul Man · Post by **Caribbean Soul Man** » March 27, 2006 1:12 pm

Premier passes are definitely still available. I bought one over the weekend for $20 + fees. Interesting that even the parking pass (which is essentially an additional "parking fee" over and above the regular "parking fee" added to all tickets) has more "fees"! Ticketba$tard is one fee-happy company. I wish I could charge them my own "inconvenience fee" to counter that rediculous convenience fee they charge everyone regardless of how they purchase the tickets.

Anyway, I hoping my 20 something bucks will get me in quicker and maybe provide us a less patrolled lot to relax and get mentally prepared for our Party at the End of the World

Sidew13 · Post by **Sidew13** » March 27, 2006 5:26 pm

But is the parking pass worth the $20

Caribbean Soul Man · Post by **Caribbean Soul Man** » March 28, 2006 8:13 am

Sidew13 wrote:But is the parking pass worth the $20

I sure hope so

Guess I'll find out June 4th

Soraya · Post by **Soraya** » March 28, 2006 8:58 am

Sidew13 wrote:But is the parking pass worth the $20

I think that is going to remain a mystery until the show! I figure at least I won't have to wait in line while folks fork over their cash and wait for change.

How much is standard parking in Charlotte? Anyone know?

Corona15 · Post by **Corona15** » March 28, 2006 1:57 pm

The last time I went there parking was included already on your ticket, but it may have changed since then.

mirrorthatlies · Post by **mirrorthatlies** » March 28, 2006 8:20 pm

The amphitheater website says the parking fee is added in the ticket price. The premier pass guarantees you a parking spot and hopefully a little more, like closer parking, a special lane to get in. The last time I went to this venue it was Blockbuster Pavillion, so not sure what to expect now that its Verizon.