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Booda wrote:Have been going to the Irvine Buffett Concert for Years. Last year we lost our Friend who always organized the Parking Lot Party for us. He had one of the first Shot Skis. He will be missed and we will be definitely doing a few Shot of Tequila for him.

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Looking forward to being in Irvine and having a Great Time! Not sure what to expect other than fun and good times!!!

Irvine Meadows Parrotheads,

Hello! Any update on parking lot opening time? We hope to be there by Noon in the FINS BUS. Our 177th show and 29th at Irvine! Stop By old friends (formerly SDPIrate40).....

Hey all you Irvine tailgaters! Since technology gets better and better every year, what would be the best method to announce to everyone when exactly the parking lot opens for RV's on 10/24? Perhaps a group text?? I remember back in 2007 we all gathered at another commercial parking lot in Irvine close to the Amphitheater and then someone who was the "lookout" at the gate spread the word as soon as the lot opened, but I don't recall who that was and what exactly was the method of notifying everyone. If someone on this list is planning something similar this time around, please let us know. My RV is ready to go !!! Thanks!

In years past, so many RV's/cars lined up it backed onto the freeway and they opened the gates ! Who knowsthis year... Across the freeway from the venue is the Irvine Spectrum- huge place with bars/restaurants/shops etc and plenty of "parking" to at least rendevous and start the festivities ! The Landsharks will be down there circling by 11 am !

Got a reply on Facebook from Irvine Meadows about opening time for the lot...


Parking Lot Opens: 4:00 PM
VIP Gate Opens: 6:30 PM
Ticket Gates Open: 6:45 PM
House Opens: 6:45 PM
Main Stage Begins: 8:00 PM


Kind of bummed out. That's too late for a tailgate. If we all showed up by noon and backed up the freeway, wouldn't they have to let us in? Also heard that they are charging $40 for preferred parking and $75 for RV's. Regular parking is free, but they fill up a smaller back DIRT lot first, which takes a couple hours to fill before they let you park in the main lot.

Wish there was something we can do about the opening time. Maybe we can tailgate at the Irvine Spectrum from 11am-4pm, then move to the main lot. OR Try to park in the Irvine Meadows lot before anyone arrives (if you can drive in)...

...anyways this may be the last Irvine Meadows Buffett show ever, so we better enjoy it while it lasts. Their lease is up in 2017 and will not be renewed in order to make room for more apartments. That is why the venue, seats, facilities, are on their last legs and falling apart rapidly.

This will be my 15th show at Irvine!

Well, I am no expert at how Irvine Meadows actually plans to open their lot this Saturday, but in the past (2007) they also published the same "official" parking lot opening time of 4pm, however I entered the lot in my RV at 2pm and was certainly NOT the first one there! So perhaps this is a "canned" response and it changes unofficially due to demand or even perhaps at the demand of Irvine Police who might have a problem with all the vehicles backed up in the area. I say we all get to the area in our RV's around 1pm and then perhaps someone can be a lookout to signal when the lot actually opens. What say you all?

This is bad news. I skipped the Hollywood Bowl, which is 15 minutes from my house to go to Irvine, which is over an hour away, in order to tailgate. I was hoping to get there early and spend the day. This kinda blows.

Bill

daddymention wrote:Got a reply on Facebook from Irvine Meadows about opening time for the lot...


Parking Lot Opens: 4:00 PM
VIP Gate Opens: 6:30 PM
Ticket Gates Open: 6:45 PM
House Opens: 6:45 PM
Main Stage Begins: 8:00 PM


Kind of bummed out. That's too late for a tailgate. If we all showed up by noon and backed up the freeway, wouldn't they have to let us in? Also heard that they are charging $40 for preferred parking and $75 for RV's. Regular parking is free, but they fill up a smaller back DIRT lot first, which takes a couple hours to fill before they let you park in the main lot.

Wish there was something we can do about the opening time. Maybe we can tailgate at the Irvine Spectrum from 11am-4pm, then move to the main lot. OR Try to park in the Irvine Meadows lot before anyone arrives (if you can drive in)...

...anyways this may be the last Irvine Meadows Buffett show ever, so we better enjoy it while it lasts. Their lease is up in 2017 and will not be renewed in order to make room for more apartments. That is why the venue, seats, facilities, are on their last legs and falling apart rapidly.

This will be my 15th show at Irvine!

E-Mail I received this morning from Live Nation:


Fan advisory.
Parking lot, set times, and list of allowable items for entry below.
Full house expected - please come early + carpool to help beat traffic!
Parking lots open at 4pm
Doors at 7pm

Please do NOT bring the following into the venue:
NO WATER BOTTLES FOR THIS EVENT – all water will be poured into a provided cup upon arrival. Please no other beverages.
Lawn chairs
Glow sticks
Recording equipment
Professional cameras (no detachable lenses please)
Selfie sticks
iPads
Flyers/signs
Frisbees
Coolers
Laser pointers
Musical instruments
Sharp or dangerous items/weapons
Stickers/banners
Backpacks
Strollers

OK to bring:
Beach Balls + Inflatable Sharks OK!
Shark/Parrothead hats OK!
Small blankets and towels
Food/snacks in 1 one gallon clear Ziploc-type bag

There will be ALOT of people in and around the Irvine Spectrum parking lot and the Marriott hotel big parking lot... I know grouos are getting there about 1-1:30 ...past experience is the gates do open earlier than posted time due to amount of traffic volume but who knows... We'll be in the Spectrum area by 1pm

Also confirmed:

Parking is free in regular lot...but they will fill up smaller dirt lot 1st due to size of crowd expected (that lot will take on average 1 1/2 hours to fill...looking at around 5:30 - 6pm) before you will be able to park in regular paved lot.

Preferred parking by venue's entrance will be $40.

RV's (no 5th wheels or trailers): $75.

jimmygroovy wrote:There will be ALOT of people in and around the Irvine Spectrum parking lot and the Marriott hotel big parking lot... I know grouos are getting there about 1-1:30 ...past experience is the gates do open earlier than posted time due to amount of traffic volume but who knows... We'll be in the Spectrum area by 1pm

I assume you are referring to the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel at Irvine Center Drive and Gateway? Please confirm and I will join the caravan there!!

Will there be any tailgating in the Marriott parking lot?

Bill

edsonh2000 wrote:

jimmygroovy wrote:There will be ALOT of people in and around the Irvine Spectrum parking lot and the Marriott hotel big parking lot... I know grouos are getting there about 1-1:30 ...past experience is the gates do open earlier than posted time due to amount of traffic volume but who knows... We'll be in the Spectrum area by 1pm

I assume you are referring to the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel at Irvine Center Drive and Gateway? Please confirm and I will join the caravan there!!

Late notice but anyone interested in preferred parking pass? The ticket says Parking GA1 11 comp good this date only preferred parking only. In Newport Beach heading to Irvine via shuttle at 2pm