[jgardz]

as does your spelling....lol....

no tailgating in Buffalo???? That's just plain wrong....

[brian1175]

Artpark is 100 times better than Darien Lake.

[thompson girl]

The ArtPark website is showing Joel Plaskett as the opener both nights! We didn't already know that did we? I didn't do a search. :roll:

[sean.bonner]

The ArtPark website is showing Joel Plaskett as the opener both nights! We didn't already know that did we? I didn't do a search. :roll:

Indeed we didn't! Wow, what a great opener!

[Corpse]

Just an FYI.
The Buffalo News today had an article about the upcoming concert season at Artpark.
And The Tragically Hip show was specifically mentioned. They stated that unlike years past - this year at Artpark there will be NO tailgating allowed in the parking lot prior to The Hip shows.
Kinda bullshit - tailgating in a New York state of mind.

I don't know how they plan on stopping 4,500 people from having a drink ing the parking lot. If they plan on waiting to open the lot till the last minute, there are going to a lot of people getting in late. One way in, one way out. Drink until your cuffed I guess. Maybe they don't want the grills/cooking going on.

[d_alex_d]

The ArtPark website is showing Joel Plaskett as the opener both nights! We didn't already know that did we? I didn't do a search. :roll:

Indeed we didn't! Wow, what a great opener!

One more reason I am soo pissed I'm not going to this show!!

[jodisoko]

Last year was a drunken mess. Yes I tailgated like everybody else, which makes it extremely fun, and they actually have real bathrooms, not port-a-potties, outside in the parking lot but the lines were long, so bring a beer with you in line.
And inside as well too. Last year I didn't use the girls' room once (meaning was ushered in the guys' room by a guy, with a handful of other girls doing the same thing) bc the girls' line was so frickin' long. But then I heard girls were getting kicked out bc they were using the guys' room! (almost got kicked out at Darien Lake's VIP area for that too, and same prob at Stratford's show -- even in the VIP section!)
The whole night was a drunken sloppy sweaty mess, and the guy sitting in front of me was pissing in an empty beer bottle during the first song. Gross! Sorry to say but I got him kicked out.
So, all that said, I'm assuming Artpark, which used to be a really nice family venue which has turned into a ghettoish place, is trying to prevent that from happening again, which might help a little, but I would recommend tailgating in the former Jubilee parking lot (think there's a CVS or other drug store in there now), and either stay parked there and it's a nice walk up the hill and through some fields to the theater, and you might even have an easier time getting out of there, or even hanging out longer without Artpark security kicking you out. Just a suggestion (or just tailgate there and then head over to the Artpark parking lot when it opens at 7. I might do that.)
OK, see you all then!
PS. On hotel/motels. There's a motel across the street from the Water Street Landing bar/restaurant, just a five-min walk to theater. Don't know the name of it, but you could call that restaurant and ask. <!-- w --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.waterstreetlanding.com">www.waterstreetlanding.com</a><!-- w -->

[brian1175]

Honestly, I don't think tailgaiting outside of artpark is a good idea. It's a little town and Im sure the local police will tell you to pack up or worse yet charge you with something stupid.
There are bars lined up center street, I think that would be the best bet.
If someone can confirm that there will be no tailgaiting, maybe we could pick a bar for the pre game warm up.

[uglymugs]

Last year was a drunken mess. Yes I tailgated like everybody else, which makes it extremely fun, and they actually have real bathrooms, not port-a-potties, outside in the parking lot but the lines were long, so bring a beer with you in line.
And inside as well too. Last year I didn't use the girls' room once (meaning was ushered in the guys' room by a guy, with a handful of other girls doing the same thing) bc the girls' line was so frickin' long. But then I heard girls were getting kicked out bc they were using the guys' room! (almost got kicked out at Darien Lake's VIP area for that too, and same prob at Stratford's show -- even in the VIP section!)
The whole night was a drunken sloppy sweaty mess, and the guy sitting in front of me was pissing in an empty beer bottle during the first song. Gross! Sorry to say but I got him kicked out.
So, all that said, I'm assuming Artpark, which used to be a really nice family venue which has turned into a ghettoish place, is trying to prevent that from happening again, which might help a little, but I would recommend tailgating in the former Jubilee parking lot (think there's a CVS or other drug store in there now), and either stay parked there and it's a nice walk up the hill and through some fields to the theater, and you might even have an easier time getting out of there, or even hanging out longer without Artpark security kicking you out. Just a suggestion (or just tailgate there and then head over to the Artpark parking lot when it opens at 7. I might do that.)
OK, see you all then!
PS. On hotel/motels. There's a motel across the street from the Water Street Landing bar/restaurant, just a five-min walk to theater. Don't know the name of it, but you could call that restaurant and ask. <!-- w --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.waterstreetlanding.com">www.waterstreetlanding.com</a><!-- w -->

i was there last year,drunken mess? thats putting it lightlly. ithink the 70 year old grandmothers working the doors were abit overwelmed.the only show i ever saw even close to this was at pine knob.

[VinWin]

No tailgating sucks, but a lot of the people around Artpark claimed that during concerts, not just The Hip, people were destroying there property/landscaping because of a lack of port-a-potties. The village of Lewiston put an end to the tailgating, but like everyone here on the boards has already said they will just go to other places in the village which I guess is good for local business. But it should be fun when a few hundred people try to show up early to tailgate and end up in Tops parking lot because there is no where else to go. At least they have a cooler full of beer inside to restock when everyone runs out!

[Chris4613]

No tailgating sucks, but a lot of the people around Artpark claimed that during concerts, not just The Hip, people were destroying there property/landscaping because of a lack of port-a-potties. The village of Lewiston put an end to the tailgating, but like everyone here on the boards has already said they will just go to other places in the village which I guess is good for local business. But it should be fun when a few hundred people try to show up early to tailgate and end up in Tops parking lot because there is no where else to go. At least they have a cooler full of beer inside to restock when everyone runs out!

I already told my Mom(who lives within walking distance) that we were tailgating at her house. And probably a few drunken guys would be sleeping on the floor of her living room before we get up and do it again the next day :mrgreen:

[jgardz]

tell Mom to start baking some cookies, cause we're on our way!!!! Has Mom ever hosted a Canada Day shindig before???

[Chris4613]

tell Mom to start baking some cookies, cause we're on our way!!!! Has Mom ever hosted a Canada Day shindig before???

Nope but there's a first time for everything :mrgreen:

[j_espo1]

Honestly, I don't think tailgaiting outside of artpark is a good idea. It's a little town and Im sure the local police will tell you to pack up or worse yet charge you with something stupid.
There are bars lined up center street, I think that would be the best bet.
If someone can confirm that there will be no tailgaiting, maybe we could pick a bar for the pre game warm up.

yeah the tailgaiting in Tops is gonna turn out to be a bad idea. I just have a hard time believeing that they are not gonna let people tailgate in Artpark. if they really are enforcing this the best place to go will be the bars on center street.

[thompson girl]

If someone can confirm that there will be no tailgaiting, maybe we could pick a bar for the pre game warm up.

Art Park website is saying that "Tailgating will not be permitted prior to this event". The Tragically Hip

Tragically Hip
June 30 & July 1

SOLD OUT
Showtimes: 8pm
Opening Act: Joel Plaskett
Tickets: $35.50, $59.50

presented by Funtime & Metropolitan Talent

Artpark once again hosts the 13-time Juno Award-winning Tragically Hip - this time for a two night stand that appropriately takes place on Canada Day Weekend.

Inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 2005, the Kingston, Ontario natives are equally as popular in the Northern United States, thanks to a long list of top-selling albums, including Road Apples, Trouble at the Henhouse, Fully Completely and Phantom Power, as well as chart-topping singles like "Courage," "At the Hundredth Meridian," "50 Mission Cap," "Grace, Too" and "Poets."

*Tailgating will not be permitted prior to this event

Schedule of Events:
Saturday June 30, 2007 - 08:00:00 PM
Sunday July 1, 2007 - 08:00:00 PM