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Old 01-04-2019, 04:47 AM   #31
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Excuse my ignorance here regarding Ballsfest, looking to check it out this year. Will they sell tickets online for the event or is it something you purchase just N2 at the Park?

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    Excuse my ignorance here regarding Ballsfest, looking to check it out this year. Will they sell tickets online for the event or is it something you purchase just N2 at the Park?

    Thanks all!
    discounted tickets are available online during presale, which I recommend.

    www.ballsfest.org
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    Old 01-04-2019, 05:54 AM   #33
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    Looking to get spac off my list this year finally. Took care of Gorge last summer. Is Albany the best airport option? Flying in from Tampa.
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    Old 01-04-2019, 06:04 AM   #34
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    Morning people!
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    Looking to get spac off my list this year finally. Took care of Gorge last summer. Is Albany the best airport option? Flying in from Tampa.
    I have never flown in to SPAC but Albany is only like 20 mins away so I would think that is the best/closest option.
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    Old 01-04-2019, 06:41 AM   #36
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    189 Days to go!!!!
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    Old 01-04-2019, 07:27 AM   #37
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    Looking to get spac off my list this year finally. Took care of Gorge last summer. Is Albany the best airport option? Flying in from Tampa.
    Yes, it is.

    I live in Clifton Park, which is between the Albany Airport and SPAC/Saratoga.

    Fly into Albany and then it's about a 30+ minute drive, straight up the Northway, to SPAC.

    Shoot me a PM if you have any questions. Good luck!
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    If you guys haven't booked rooms yet, may the peace be with you. Those prices have already jumped! Yikesorama.

    Don't drag your feet folks.
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    It's OFFFFFFFICAAAAAAAAAAAAAAL! Now fuck off... I have shit to do.
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    Old 01-04-2019, 07:33 AM   #40
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    It's OFFFFFFFICAAAAAAAAAAAAAAL! Now fuck off... I have shit to do.
    You mentioned at MSG that you can't go this year....is that still the case? How about Hartford?
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    If you guys haven't booked rooms yet, may the peace be with you. Those prices have already jumped! Yikesorama.

    Don't drag your feet folks.
    Yikes! You weren't joking, Gideon is over $500 a night now!

    So glad I booked a while ago.
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    discounted tickets are available online during presale, which I recommend.

    www.ballsfest.org
    How kid friendly is Ballsfest?
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    Old 01-04-2019, 11:46 AM   #43
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    How kid friendly is Ballsfest?
    It's about the kids...very kid friendly
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    At one point a couple weeks ago, the Saratoga Casino hotel was $400 total for 2 nights. It's now $900.
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    Saratoga Casino Hotel is a fantastic spot to stay. Free shuttle to and from the concerts. Very happy staying there for the '18 shows
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    Yes, it is.

    I live in Clifton Park, which is between the Albany Airport and SPAC/Saratoga.

    Fly into Albany and then it's about a 30+ minute drive, straight up the Northway, to SPAC.

    Shoot me a PM if you have any questions. Good luck!
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    I’ve done Airbnb past three years. Get 4-6 people and can find some very nice and affordable places. For 2 nights I’ve found some places were it ends up being 150-200 per person for the weekend.
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    I’ve done Airbnb past three years. Get 4-6 people and can find some very nice and affordable places. For 2 nights I’ve found some places were it ends up being 150-200 per person for the weekend.
    The biggest issue with these places are the usual cancellation fees. Shit happens and plans change so make sure you understand how it all works. Not many people are willing to pay $200 today for a house in July.
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    Old 01-04-2019, 03:45 PM   #49
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    This is the correct answer

    Thank you guys!
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    Old 01-04-2019, 04:40 PM   #50
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    i hope tour date announcement comes later then usual this year. This govt shutdown is killing me but with that said, here comes 16th yr at spac!
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    Old 01-04-2019, 05:00 PM   #51
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    I found a really great rate at the Hilton right there in town but it's non refundable. Life is a gamble right?
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    Unclear if I’ll end up going, but booked a room in any case!
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    Unclear if I’ll end up going, but booked a room in any case!
    Dibbs on your tickets.... oh wait
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    <div style="font-style:italic">I’ve done Airbnb past three years. Get 4-6 people and can find some very nice and affordable places. For 2 nights I’ve found some places were it ends up being 150-200 per person for the weekend.</div>
    </div>The biggest issue with these places are the usual cancellation fees. Shit happens and plans change so make sure you understand how it all works. Not many people are willing to pay $200 today for a house in July.
    That is fair but I have had good luck booking a place at a reasonable price in March. After the shows are announced and hotels booked. And if you look around some places do allow free cancellation up to a certain point. But yes anyone who is considering make sure you know the ins and outs of the place you are looking at. But for me has been nice getting a house tht is usually cheaper per night than a hotel. Again depending on the house and how many people are going.
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    discounted tickets are available online during presale, which I recommend.

    www.ballsfest.org

    Making my first trip to Saratoga this summer, how much are tix for ballsfest?
    What kind of discount do they have during the presale?
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    Making my first trip to Saratoga this summer, how much are tix for ballsfest?
    What kind of discount do they have during the presale?
    Tickets were $65 presale I think $80 day of

    They're $35 for under 21 (strictly enforced and self policed) or Designated drivers

    This is the only licensed tailgate party with alcohol in the park. They have, in the past, confiscated and ticketed anyone with alcohol (strictly prohibited in all NY State Parks).

    Ballsfest has full service open bar starting at like 1-2 pm. Plus, all sorts of burgers, hotdogs, and other barbecue type items- all you need to do is show up. and it goes for a really good cause.

    Yes people like to do their own thing, and that's fine. And like all things in our society, there's haters. If you're a hater of ballsfest, FUCK YOU
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    Tickets were $65 presale I think $80 day of

    They're $35 for under 21 (strictly enforced and self policed) or Designated drivers

    This is the only licensed tailgate party with alcohol in the park. They have, in the past, confiscated and ticketed anyone with alcohol (strictly prohibited in all NY State Parks).

    Ballsfest has full service open bar starting at like 1-2 pm. Plus, all sorts of burgers, hotdogs, and other barbecue type items- all you need to do is show up. and it goes for a really good cause.

    Yes people like to do their own thing, and that's fine. And like all things in our society, there's haters. If you're a hater of ballsfest, FUCK YOU


    Cool, thanks for the info. Seems like a good time, I def plan on attending.
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    It's about the kids...very kid friendly
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    Tickets were $65 presale I think $80 day of

    They're $35 for under 21 (strictly enforced and self policed) or Designated drivers

    This is the only licensed tailgate party with alcohol in the park. They have, in the past, confiscated and ticketed anyone with alcohol (strictly prohibited in all NY State Parks).

    Ballsfest has full service open bar starting at like 1-2 pm. Plus, all sorts of burgers, hotdogs, and other barbecue type items- all you need to do is show up. and it goes for a really good cause.

    Yes people like to do their own thing, and that's fine. And like all things in our society, there's haters. If you're a hater of ballsfest, FUCK YOU
    I would do DD.
    Wouldn't drink anywhere near enough in particular with my kid(s)
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    Booked refundable room at Hampton Inn Saratoga. Have points for free flights so I'm planning on arriving Thursday afternoon to start pre-gaming a little early.
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    Will some of you fuckers stop over in the "Best Two Night Stop" Thread and comment on scalping. I'm getting pissy
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