***Labor Day Weekend at the Gorge 2021***

[eliz]

There are two separate bars that overlook the gorge to the left of the state. Cliff House as YNK noted is exclusive access for Oasis, VIP, Box Seats and Season Tickets, or Pay to Play. There are flush toilets here, the only ones inside the venue.

There is another lookout bar deck area area immediately to the left of the stage that is accessible by everyone, but I believe the drinks you buy there have to stay there. It gets very busy but has GREAT views and is worth popping in to see at least once.

[eliz]

*stage, not state

[CrushB610]

Bored at work so and have a little FOMO as I see the Gorge chatter going on so... Random Gorge Tips/Opinions from my 3 years attending-

- No one in my group was an experienced camper, more of the opposite really, we camped in Premier each year and it was great. No issues whatsoever. Wouldn't attend Gorge without camping.
- if possible, get into Seattle N00 (Wednesday) rather than N0 (Thursday). It can be quite a hectic and draining day to do all you have to get to the Gorge even on Thursday on top of a 5+ hour flight for east coasters
- if you're used to seats for shows, get seats at least 2/3 nights
- find solar powered string lights on amazon to hang outside your canopy. hang a lantern from the top of your canopy. that should be enough.
- Evergreen Market is a great dispensary in the Renton area
- Preorder all your camping extras/tailgate stuff like coolers from Walmart/Dicks wherever like a week or so before (key an eye on the stores hold times) and set it for In-Store Pickup so you 1) know it will be there when you arrive 2) don't have to worry about showing up to Walmart and them running out of coolers or whatever. We did our shopping in Renton, WA
- You'll want more than 1 cooler, no matter the size of your group
- if you're into them, bring more seltzers than Beer
- for coffee in the morning, buy the 4 packs of Dunkin or Starbucks iced at the grocery store and keep in the cooler rather than walking up to the Pivot for coffee every morning. The lines can get long in the morning for coffee and sometimes you don't feel like waiting/walking up to the pivot early.

[dmbolp]

Originally Posted by BruceW

Would the only thing we'd need to bring for that be the wetsuits? Can you rent those? I guess I could look all of this up, but I know you're good at providing good info so I'd rather just ask for deets haha

Wetsuits, and lunch, are provided. But I haven't looked into this trip in a few years.

[ISawTheBridge10]

Originally Posted by CrushB610

Bored at work so and have a little FOMO as I see the Gorge chatter going on so... Random Gorge Tips/Opinions from my 3 years attending-

- No one in my group was an experienced camper, more of the opposite really, we camped in Premier each year and it was great. No issues whatsoever. Wouldn't attend Gorge without camping.
- if possible, get into Seattle N00 (Wednesday) rather than N0 (Thursday). It can be quite a hectic and draining day to do all you have to get to the Gorge even on Thursday on top of a 5+ hour flight for east coasters
- if you're used to seats for shows, get seats at least 2/3 nights
- find solar powered string lights on amazon to hang outside your canopy. hang a lantern from the top of your canopy. that should be enough.
- Evergreen Market is a great dispensary in the Renton area
- Preorder all your camping extras/tailgate stuff like coolers from Walmart/Dicks wherever like a week or so before (key an eye on the stores hold times) and set it for In-Store Pickup so you 1) know it will be there when you arrive 2) don't have to worry about showing up to Walmart and them running out of coolers or whatever. We did our shopping in Renton, WA
- You'll want more than 1 cooler, no matter the size of your group
- if you're into them, bring more seltzers than Beer
- for coffee in the morning, buy the 4 packs of Dunkin or Starbucks iced at the grocery store and keep in the cooler rather than walking up to the Pivot for coffee every morning. The lines can get long in the morning for coffee and sometimes you don't feel like waiting/walking up to the pivot early.

This is the info that I'm here for.

[Route_2]

No shortage of dispensaries in the greater Seattle area.

[ToySoldier#34]

No shortage of anything in the Seattle area

[MidwestGirl]

Originally Posted by flames_theman

Morning gorge. Tip for the day. Pack for literally all weather. You'll read about how hot it was last year (it was) but it also has been very cold at times too. The last time labor day was this late in the year (2015) was one of the coldest, windiest gorges ever!

2015 was the worst, ugh.

[mattyd]

Originally Posted by madpiker

what camping are you going for?

Gold or premier, seems like either or would be fine with what people say. I'm leaning towards gold

[madpiker]

Originally Posted by YouNeverKnow25

cliff house, and yes it is good

if you have a pass. DEFINITELY not worth $60 or whatever it costs to get in a la carte.

Originally Posted by eliz

There are two separate bars that overlook the gorge to the left of the state. Cliff House as YNK noted is exclusive access for Oasis, VIP, Box Seats and Season Tickets, or Pay to Play. There are flush toilets here, the only ones inside the venue.

There is another lookout bar deck area area immediately to the left of the stage that is accessible by everyone, but I believe the drinks you buy there have to stay there. It gets very busy but has GREAT views and is worth popping in to see at least once.

yep, but since you can't take your drinks in/out make sure you go before the show starts.


also - there's a new deck they built in the lawn above the middle merch booth that overlooks the stage and has elevated views of everything. I don't think it costs extra, but I was always too distracted to go up and check it out.

[madpiker]

Originally Posted by CrushB610

Bored at work so and have a little FOMO as I see the Gorge chatter going on so... Random Gorge Tips/Opinions from my 3 years attending-

- No one in my group was an experienced camper, more of the opposite really, we camped in Premier each year and it was great. No issues whatsoever. Wouldn't attend Gorge without camping.
- if possible, get into Seattle N00 (Wednesday) rather than N0 (Thursday). It can be quite a hectic and draining day to do all you have to get to the Gorge even on Thursday on top of a 5+ hour flight for east coasters
- if you're used to seats for shows, get seats at least 2/3 nights
- find solar powered string lights on amazon to hang outside your canopy. hang a lantern from the top of your canopy. that should be enough.
- Evergreen Market is a great dispensary in the Renton area
- Preorder all your camping extras/tailgate stuff like coolers from Walmart/Dicks wherever like a week or so before (key an eye on the stores hold times) and set it for In-Store Pickup so you 1) know it will be there when you arrive 2) don't have to worry about showing up to Walmart and them running out of coolers or whatever. We did our shopping in Renton, WA
- You'll want more than 1 cooler, no matter the size of your group
- if you're into them, bring more seltzers than Beer
- for coffee in the morning, buy the 4 packs of Dunkin or Starbucks iced at the grocery store and keep in the cooler rather than walking up to the Pivot for coffee every morning. The lines can get long in the morning for coffee and sometimes you don't feel like waiting/walking up to the pivot early.

all great tips.

and you're right about the seltzers (as long as it's as hot as it was last year). our camp POUNDED thru some white claws last year.

[madpiker]

Originally Posted by mattyd

Gold or premier, seems like either or would be fine with what people say. I'm leaning towards gold

LAME.

just kidding. the people that do gold all seem to love gold.

I've stayed in premier every year since 13 and won't change for the same reasons. I love tradition and routines.


for the most part, i find that once you find your spot, you tend to keep it. not a lot of moving around year to year. I think that just goes to show no matter where you are, it's good.

[capedbadger]

"Evergreen Market is a great dispensary in the Renton area"

What do you need to purchase if you from out of state? Just an ID?

[Route_2]

Originally Posted by capedbadger

"Evergreen Market is a great dispensary in the Renton area"

What do you need to purchase if you from out of state? Just an ID?

Just an ID.

[CrushB610]

Originally Posted by Route_2

No shortage of dispensaries in the greater Seattle area.

Originally Posted by ToySoldier#34

No shortage of anything in the Seattle area

I'm sure but we felt that Renton was better as the Walmart/Dicks/dispensary are very close to one another. This was also because of our in-store orders being available here.

Originally Posted by madpiker

all great tips.

and you're right about the seltzers (as long as it's as hot as it was last year). our camp POUNDED thru some white claws last year.

dude, so many white claws. it was all we drank last year especially with all the sun we were getting playing cornhole for 3. days. straight. in that sun.

can't recommend loading up on them enough.

Originally Posted by capedbadger

"Evergreen Market is a great dispensary in the Renton area"

What do you need to purchase if you from out of state? Just an ID?

yes, a valid ID.

[sweens2002]

Morning ya'll. How difficult is it to get Lawn reserved? I am doing lawn all 3 nights because its my group's first time, but was curious about this.

[madpiker]

Originally Posted by sweens2002

Morning ya'll. How difficult is it to get Lawn reserved? I am doing lawn all 3 nights because its my group's first time, but was curious about this.

I don't even know what that is. it's relatively new. I think they rope off part of the terraced lawn, but no idea how to get those tickets. I'm sure it just requires paying more


edit: unless you're talking about WH reserved lawn..

[mquerques92]

Originally Posted by madpiker

I don't even know what that is. it's relatively new. I think they rope off part of the terraced lawn, but no idea how to get those tickets. I'm sure it just requires paying more


edit: unless you're talking about WH reserved lawn..

https://www.pollstar.com/article/liv...ed-lawn-137838

The photo obviously isn't from the Gorge, but if it's anything like this it's a hard pass for me

[sweens2002]

Originally Posted by madpiker

I don't even know what that is. it's relatively new. I think they rope off part of the terraced lawn, but no idea how to get those tickets. I'm sure it just requires paying more


edit: unless you're talking about WH reserved lawn..

Yeah I have a friend in Seattle who mentioned she has done it for other shows there and it is a little more expensive. I didn't love the idea because I already requested 3-day passes through warehouse haha ... Just wanted to get some perspective

[sweens2002]

Originally Posted by mquerques92

https://www.pollstar.com/article/liv...ed-lawn-137838

The photo obviously isn't from the Gorge, but if it's anything like this it's a hard pass for me

This picture made me lol.... i dont think its like that hahaha

[Hahninator]

There’s a WH reserved lawn like they have at all the other venues but it didn’t seem like many people used it when I’d walk by.

[shafeman556]

Originally Posted by Hahninator

There’s a WH reserved lawn like they have at all the other venues but it didn’t seem like many people used it when I’d walk by.

From what I can remember last year, there was no reserved lawn. In 2018, it was in the fenced area below the terrace "Warehouse" lawn. It was a $30 charge and you got access to the Cliff House. That was worth it to me.

[sweens2002]

Originally Posted by shafeman556

From what I can remember last year, there was no reserved lawn. In 2018, it was in the fenced area below the terrace "Warehouse" lawn. It was a $30 charge and you got access to the Cliff House. That was worth it to me.

Yeah i don't think it is around this year... i can't find anything on it.

[matt630]

Originally Posted by MidwestGirl

2015 was the worst, ugh.

awww, 2015 was my first trip and I loved it, cold and all

[YouNeverKnow25]

Originally Posted by sweens2002

Yeah i don't think it is around this year... i can't find anything on it.

my guess is closer to the public onsale is when that kind of info would start to come out

[IndyDMB]

I've camped in Standard, Premier & Gold. I prefer Gold only due to location. I was back at camp in minutes after the show.

[YouNeverKnow25]

well, to be fair--you're back at your camp in minutes if you camp in Standard as well...just a lot more minutes than if you'd camped in Gold

[MidwestGirl]

Originally Posted by eliz

Good Morning Gorge!

219 x

Wrong thread my dear!

Good MORNING!!

[MidwestGirl]

Originally Posted by Hahninator

There’s a WH reserved lawn like they have at all the other venues but it didn’t seem like many people used it when I’d walk by.

There is a WH lawn up in the middle of the lawn and its usually packed.

[MidwestGirl]

Is it summertime yet?