The Gorge Q&A and FAQs

[eliz]

Originally Posted by columbiagorge

While we were at the Sunday night show at LaborDave in 2012 someone broke into our car by smashing a window in Premier and stole everything we had put there for safekeeping. It was a bummer and none of our neighbors had it happen to them. Not sure why we were singled out for that because we had an older jeep, not a fancy car or anything:/

I have been to over 30 different bands or festivals at the Gorge and that was the only time we had any issues. Well.... we did have someone take a bottle of coconut rum and a pineapple at Sasquatch once but to be fair they left all the other booze:-) That was on us for leaving a full bar out in the open

Smashed car window?? OUCH!

That sucks, I've never heard of that happening.

[ExistenceNow]

Wow. First I've heard of that as well. That really fucking sucks.

I wonder what they saw in there that made it worth the risk of smashing a window.

[brandiluwho]

Originally Posted by DavesSpoon

My first time heading to the Gorge and I've read through most of the FAQ and based on everything I've read told to avoid Standard.... so what does warehouse assign me? Standard Do I just eat the $100 and try for something else?? I'll be tent camping and this will be my first time ever (at 33 years old!) camping!! Is there an actual official thread to just chat with people going other than asking questions??

Nice to see another Tulsan going!!

[sjaltenb]

Originally Posted by dmbolp

You're on the right track, sold thru a LN VIP Rep

I've been in contact with them. Do we know if they go on sale the same 3pm PST time? Will they call me if I'm on the list?

[ebonecapone]

Originally Posted by brandiluwho

Nice to see another Tulsan going!!

I have a group coming from OKC as well...Oklahoma on the map!

[ebonecapone]

I didn't see this in the Q & A, but can someone describe the venue itself (are the 100's just flat with folding chairs, same for 200, etc)?

Or point me in a good resource (i've gone on random yelp, view my seat, etc sites but only see great pics from lawn or pit.

Thanks!

[eliz]

Originally Posted by ebonecapone

I didn't see this in the Q & A, but can someone describe the venue itself (are the 100's just flat with folding chairs, same for 200, etc)?

Or point me in a good resource (i've gone on random yelp, view my seat, etc sites but only see great pics from lawn or pit.

Thanks!

Seats are folding chairs zip-tied together. Seats/pit area are all concrete with a slope that will slowly kill your feet and back by night 3

The chairs in the front middle section are padded, if I recall correctly; these are typically the VIP/Premium seats.

There have been major issues in the past with people pulling apart the zip ties and stacking the chairs to make mini-pits within the seats. I don't think it happens that much now as it did back in the day, but be fore-warned.

Jeff and I experienced this REALLY BAD in 2002. We moved to the end of our row and stood in the aisle. When security told us to go back to our seats, we told them we'd be happy to if they can find our seat. They let us stand in the aisle all night and were actually really protective of us after that!

[dmbolp]

Originally Posted by sjaltenb

I've been in contact with them. Do we know if they go on sale the same 3pm PST time? Will they call me if I'm on the list?

What goes on sale at 3pm PST (6pm EST)?

[sjaltenb]

The camping through live Nation.

[ebonecapone]

Originally Posted by sjaltenb

The camping through live Nation.

All camping is on sale right now.

If you are talking about "Oasis" it is on sale as well. Just have to call or email Live Nation VIP for the Seattle Area.

[brandiluwho]

Originally Posted by ebonecapone

I have a group coming from OKC as well...Oklahoma on the map!

Whoop!

[sjaltenb]

Originally Posted by ebonecapone

All camping is on sale right now.

If you are talking about "Oasis" it is on sale as well. Just have to call or email Live Nation VIP for the Seattle Area.

Landed an Oasis tent!! Here we goooo!!!!

[rhizingbines]

First timer sitting on the lawn. How difficult is it to get a decent spot on the lawn? I’m planning on getting in to the venue an hour before show time but don’t want to be stuck at the back of the lawn. Will I have any issues? Not necessarily trying to be at the front of the lawn, but not way in the back either.

[garagebrothers]

Originally Posted by rhizingbines

First timer sitting on the lawn. How difficult is it to get a decent spot on the lawn? I’m planning on getting in to the venue an hour before show time but don’t want to be stuck at the back of the lawn. Will I have any issues? Not necessarily trying to be at the front of the lawn, but not way in the back either.

People start lining up in the morning to get in first. It's a scene my friend.

[daveshookme]

Originally Posted by rhizingbines

First timer sitting on the lawn. How difficult is it to get a decent spot on the lawn? I’m planning on getting in to the venue an hour before show time but don’t want to be stuck at the back of the lawn. Will I have any issues? Not necessarily trying to be at the front of the lawn, but not way in the back either.

an hour before show time and you'll be fine. Get yourself a WH lawn and I can guarantee you'll have a terrace to sit on.

[zachth95]

What exactly goes on N0 (Thursday night)?

[MidwestGirl]

Originally Posted by eliz

Seats are folding chairs zip-tied together. Seats/pit area are all concrete with a slope that will slowly kill your feet and back by night 3

The chairs in the front middle section are padded, if I recall correctly; these are typically the VIP/Premium seats.

There have been major issues in the past with people pulling apart the zip ties and stacking the chairs to make mini-pits within the seats. I don't think it happens that much now as it did back in the day, but be fore-warned.

Jeff and I experienced this REALLY BAD in 2002. We moved to the end of our row and stood in the aisle. When security told us to go back to our seats, we told them we'd be happy to if they can find our seat. They let us stand in the aisle all night and were actually really protective of us after that!

I've heard this story, but I have not seen this happen in my years at the Gorge and I did seats last time.

[eliz]

Originally Posted by zachth95

What exactly goes on N0 (Thursday night)?

What happens on N0 stays on N0.

[eliz]

Originally Posted by MidwestGirl

I've heard this story, but I have not seen this happen in my years at the Gorge and I did seats last time.

That was also the year we had a girl literally overdose on us, she fell into our seats from behind, twitching and foaming, it was bad. Maybe it was just a rough year?

[eliz]

Originally Posted by zachth95

What exactly goes on N0 (Thursday night)?

But seriously... Most people try and have some kind of camp party. Some groups dress up in costumes, sometimes there's a theme, it's really just a ton of fun. It's the only night w/o a show (obviously) so we like to take advantage of that!

[PS4125]

Newbie here. My husband and I are camping in Gold and we have 3 day lawn passes. I have (so far) 3 questions. 1) Will we be allowed to leave the concert venue during the show to use the restroom in our RV and then return to the concert? I don't do porta potties. 2) Our son and his GF have tickets for Sunday nite only and are planning to come Saturday and stay with us in our RV until Monday. Will they be allowed into the campground? I read on Gorge Campground Rules that all parties must be present at check-in. If they can't get in with their concert tix, can we meet them outside the campground gate and bring them in as long as we have our campsite tix and we all have concert tix? 3) Does our RV count as our 1 vehicle or can we have our RV and our son's vehicle in our campsite? TIA. August can't come soon enough!!!

[columbiagorge]

Originally Posted by PS4125

Newbie here. My husband and I are camping in Gold and we have 3 day lawn passes. I have (so far) 3 questions. 1) Will we be allowed to leave the concert venue during the show to use the restroom in our RV and then return to the concert? I don't do porta potties. 2) Our son and his GF have tickets for Sunday nite only and are planning to come Saturday and stay with us in our RV until Monday. Will they be allowed into the campground? I read on Gorge Campground Rules that all parties must be present at check-in. If they can't get in with their concert tix, can we meet them outside the campground gate and bring them in as long as we have our campsite tix and we all have concert tix? 3) Does our RV count as our 1 vehicle or can we have our RV and our son's vehicle in our campsite? TIA. August can't come soon enough!!!

Each camp ticket covers one vehicle regardless of what area of the campground so your son will not be allowed to park at your gold camp spot unless they also have a gold camp pass. They could perhaps purchase the general camping pass, park their car in general, walk over to gold camping and probably could get into Gold camping. Tell them when you drive in to gold camping with your RV that you need 2 wristbands for your kids who will be arriving later and camping with you. Unfortunately Dave concerts at the gorge usually do not allow exiting and re-entering the venue:/

[TheLastPig]

Ive never been there but that seems like an extremely unnecessary walk all the way out of the venue to an RV, especially when youd probably have to do it twice during a show. Youd probably be missing 2-3 songs

But yeah regardless, no venues allow exit and reentry.

[eliz]

Originally Posted by columbiagorge

Each camp ticket covers one vehicle regardless of what area of the campground so your son will not be allowed to park at your gold camp spot unless they also have a gold camp pass. They could perhaps purchase the general camping pass, park their car in general, walk over to gold camping and probably could get into Gold camping. Tell them when you drive in to gold camping with your RV that you need 2 wristbands for your kids who will be arriving later and camping with you. Unfortunately Dave concerts at the gorge usually do not allow exiting and re-entering the venue:/

If they won't give you extra bracelets when you check in, you can go to the site office with your extra guests and your camping pass when they arrive and get them wristbands.

[mo11217]

Originally Posted by dmbolp

Here's how my wife and I pack, 4 bags free on Southwest:

1 hardside golf bag case: 10' x 10' pop-up shade, extension cord and string lights for pop-up, 2 pillows, tools for camping

1 62" airline-max duffel: 48 quart coleman cooler filled with stuff, 2 sleeping bags, 4 person tent, small stuff need for camping

1 29" airline-max hardside suitcase: big stuff needed for camping, shoes, big stuff

1 29" airline-max softside suitcase: My wife's stuff, whatever she wants

Then, we both carry on a carry-on suitcase and a backpack

Can you please tell me which hardside golf bag you used to pack your pop-up shade in? Or does anyone have a recommendation for a bag that will fit a 10 x10 pop-up FOR FLYING?

[dmbolp]

Originally Posted by mo11217

Can you please tell me which hardside golf bag you used to pack your pop-up shade in? Or does anyone have a recommendation for a bag that will fit a 10 x10 pop-up FOR FLYING?

https://www.golfgalaxy.com/p/samsoni...ab?color=Black

Could probably find a cheap used one on eBay or craigslist

[mo11217]

Originally Posted by dmbolp

https://www.golfgalaxy.com/p/samsoni...ab?color=Black

Could probably find a cheap used one on eBay or craigslist

Are you paying the oversized fee? The measurements for that bag are 54x12x16. Well over the 62 inch rule

[yoshi]

Hi folks, this will be the first time Gorge for me. Can't wait for coming the day! Let me ask some questions.

1)Is there a battery charge spot at the venue? If there isn't, how does everybody charge your phone etc?

2)And are toilets at standard camping cleaned many times everyday?

[dmbolp]

Originally Posted by mo11217

Are you paying the oversized fee? The measurements for that bag are 54x12x16. Well over the 62 inch rule

Southwest, as most airlines, make exceptions for sporting equipment. I guess they could technically charge you for oversize since actual golf clubs aren't in the carrier, but I've never had a problem with that. I do make sure to stay under the 50 pound limit.

https://www.southwest.com/html/custo...ggage-pol.html

[dmbolp]

Originally Posted by yoshi

Hi folks, this will be the first time Gorge for me. Can't wait for coming the day! Let me ask some questions.

1)Is there a battery charge spot at the venue? If there isn't, how does everybody charge your phone etc?

2)And are toilets at standard camping cleaned many times everyday?

1) Don't believe so. You may find a random unprotected power outlet somewhere

2) Toilets?!?!? It's all port-o-lets in General Camping, maybe "emptied" a couple times a day, but don't know about cleaning