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Jazz Fest Questions
Posted on 2/25/15 at 8:18 am
Posted on 2/25/15 at 8:18 am
This will be my first year attending Jazz fest.
Tickets are about 70 dollors and I heard the food is to die for. How much money should I budget for food. Anything I need to bring extra for the day? Hat, water, sunglasses?
Just a general overview and tip would be helpful. Thanks!
Tickets are about 70 dollors and I heard the food is to die for. How much money should I budget for food. Anything I need to bring extra for the day? Hat, water, sunglasses?
Just a general overview and tip would be helpful. Thanks!
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Posted on 2/25/15 at 8:25 am to I APOLLO I
Make sure you know where you "got yo shoes at". Lacking this information could cost you an arm and a leg.
Posted on 2/25/15 at 8:28 am to I APOLLO I
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How much money should I budget for food.
I usually spend about $200/day on food and beer. Of course, I usually buy a 12 pack at a time and do it often for my crew. Bring a soft sided ice chest so you don't have to go to the bar as often.
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Anything I need to bring extra for the day? Hat, water, sunglasses?
Yes. maybe a chair and/or blanket.
Also, the night shows are where it's at.
Posted on 2/25/15 at 8:34 am to I APOLLO I
I budget $30 for parking hoping to spend $20. I budget $20 for food per person if I can afford to. As for water, I try to sneak in at least 2 bottles per person. When I run out, I go to the grand stand and refill at the water fountains there.
Posted on 2/25/15 at 8:35 am to kingbob
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I budget $30 for parking hoping to spend $20
Posted on 2/25/15 at 8:36 am to kingbob
Well i have heard that sharing a bunch of food is the best option and i was told i need to get the crawfish sack and the crawfish monica for sure.
Posted on 2/25/15 at 8:37 am to I APOLLO I
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How much money should I budget for food.
all the food items are typically between 8 and 10 dollars. so if you are only doing food, then budget appropriately. if you are doing beer as well, those cost about 5 or 6 bucks per.
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Anything I need to bring extra for the day? Hat, water, sunglasses?
yeah definitely all of the above if you want to prevent death.
you're also allowed to bring waters in, so i'd suggest freezing a few and bringing them in to help save $$ if you are worried about a budget.
blanket is also useful if you are going to move from stage to stage. if you plan on setting up shop, then bring a chair as well.
have fun
Posted on 2/25/15 at 8:39 am to HeadyBrosevelt
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I budget $30 for parking hoping to spend $20
instead of posting
, why not give OP suggestions for where to park to save money? 
Posted on 2/25/15 at 8:40 am to quail man
thanks! im not really worried about the money or making a budget, im really just want to know how much most of you guys spend so i can determine how much money to bring/spend
Posted on 2/25/15 at 8:42 am to I APOLLO I
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Well i have heard that sharing a bunch of food is the best option and i was told i need to get the crawfish sack and the crawfish monica for sure.
Crawfish Monica is good, but some of my favorites from past years have been the seafood stuffed mushrooms and the crabmeat po'boy.
The Jambalaya (even the one from Gonzales) is always terrible Creole crap. Stick to more restaurant or plate lunch style food as it is generally awesome.
Posted on 2/25/15 at 8:43 am to I APOLLO I
i typically spend around $60 on food and beer per day. i park off city park ave for free in the neighborhoods around there. you typically have to get there by 11 or 12 in order to get relatively close, though, depending on the day.
Posted on 2/25/15 at 8:48 am to quail man
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instead of posting , why not give OP suggestions for where to park to save money
Because I don't park. I walk or ride a bike, usually on LSD.
Posted on 2/25/15 at 9:03 am to HeadyBrosevelt
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Because I don't park. I walk or ride a bike, usually on LSD.
Where are we meeting up?
Posted on 2/25/15 at 9:04 am to quail man
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you're also allowed to bring waters in
Wait, you sure about that? I always toss mine when I get to the gate.
Posted on 2/25/15 at 9:11 am to quail man
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you're also allowed to bring waters in, so i'd suggest freezing a few and bringing them in to help save $$ if you are worried about a budget
Last year I was told to throw out water before coming in fwiw. Not sure if that's changing this year.
Posted on 2/25/15 at 9:12 am to I APOLLO I
Are you going on a particular day for music? If not, go on Locals Thursday which happens to have the best lineup this year. The crowds are thin. As for your eating, my way to enjoy as much as possible is to find the booths that have combo plates of the three dishes they offer ($10-$13), most booths have combo plates. Feel free to set up shop with your chairs and what not in front of the Acura or Gentilly Stages. Come and go as you please. Ive never had anyone steal my stuff.
If you are going for a big name performer, expect to set up camp as soon as the gates open. Nothing worse than being 200 yards from the stage, watching it on the screen, with the sound blown away in the wind.
If you like to smoke weed, feel free, just be mindful of the women and children.
You can park at Cabrini High School on Esplanade Ave for $30 or $40, i don't know, I've never parked. If you do this, don't be in a rush to leave, traffic.
If you don't have a budget, go multiple days for eating. It's worth it if you don't get the cuisine often. I know several grey tops that just go to eat, breakfast, lunch, and dinner. At the end of the day, some booths will wrap a go plate for ya.
No one eats on acid, so headie doesn't have much to offer in this thread; but he sure can recommend some salty jams.
Happy Fest.
If you are going for a big name performer, expect to set up camp as soon as the gates open. Nothing worse than being 200 yards from the stage, watching it on the screen, with the sound blown away in the wind.
If you like to smoke weed, feel free, just be mindful of the women and children.
You can park at Cabrini High School on Esplanade Ave for $30 or $40, i don't know, I've never parked. If you do this, don't be in a rush to leave, traffic.
If you don't have a budget, go multiple days for eating. It's worth it if you don't get the cuisine often. I know several grey tops that just go to eat, breakfast, lunch, and dinner. At the end of the day, some booths will wrap a go plate for ya.
No one eats on acid, so headie doesn't have much to offer in this thread; but he sure can recommend some salty jams.
Happy Fest.
Posted on 2/25/15 at 9:30 am to Swagga
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Last year I was told to throw out water before coming in fwiw. Not sure if that's changing this year.
You can bring in two sealed 16 oz water bottles
Posted on 2/25/15 at 9:35 am to HeadyBrosevelt
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You can bring in two sealed 16 oz water bottles
yup. i've never had any issues with this. i pack a pack back with a towel or two and stuff the water below it. they never give me shite.
Posted on 2/25/15 at 9:39 am to UncleBuckDabs
Thanks guys. I appreciate the advice!
Posted on 2/25/15 at 9:44 am to I APOLLO I
Another question:
Are there a lot of cops there? What is the deal on drugs? What about drinking for 18 yo?
Are there a lot of cops there? What is the deal on drugs? What about drinking for 18 yo?
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