FunkyBeats Posted July 7, 2007 Report Share Posted July 7, 2007 I went in to the Bluesfest last night with a backpack, which held my coat and some water, and didn't get searched at all. Is this typical? Because if it is I'm bringing my own beer for Moe/P-Funk, their selection sucks bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted July 7, 2007 Report Share Posted July 7, 2007 I think they're too overwhelmed to bother. They didn't even look at my pass on Thursday. Saw lots of "outside beers" that night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YearsAlongTheSea Posted July 7, 2007 Report Share Posted July 7, 2007 As far as last year, I found they rarely looked in my bag if I walked by without looking at security, especially in a crowd/group. Really depends on the guard though. I hear stacking beers in a lawnchair is the way to go... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gentlemonkey Posted July 7, 2007 Report Share Posted July 7, 2007 I've already had two cavity searches!!! clean as a whistle.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d_rawk Posted July 7, 2007 Report Share Posted July 7, 2007 Stacking beers in a lawnchair is foolproof. Once I had the chairbag felt up by the security girl on my way in and she gave me a quizzical look, but I stammered something and was given the go-ahead. The other times nobody even bothered to check the chair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YearsAlongTheSea Posted July 7, 2007 Report Share Posted July 7, 2007 I've already had two cavity searches!!! clean as a whistle.. Knowledge is power... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Boy 2.0 Posted July 7, 2007 Report Share Posted July 7, 2007 (edited) I've brought in well over 12 beers more than once- they were generally warm by the end but by then it didn't matter Edited July 7, 2007 by Guest ... this was a couple of years ago now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elemeno Posted July 7, 2007 Report Share Posted July 7, 2007 this is great news. the fact that i have to push kaden around in one of these just means i can sneak a keg in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted July 8, 2007 Report Share Posted July 8, 2007 that is brilliant and sick at the same time. Who's going to check a stroller? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted July 8, 2007 Report Share Posted July 8, 2007 Christine had her bag checked at most gates yesterday. They made her open it to have a quick look inside and felt it from the outside, for bottles presumably. So take a little care in your packing but don't expect anything harsh.If you can hide it on your body, even better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snarfmaster C Posted July 8, 2007 Report Share Posted July 8, 2007 and there's no trouble bringing boozy drinks in in a water bottle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calamity Jane Posted July 8, 2007 Report Share Posted July 8, 2007 babies are the best friggin' cover! you guys should be bringing the booze in for the lot of us! also, the ONLY time we've had smooth border crossings have been with wee ones in the back seat!! (and if you pinch 'em so they're howling by the time you reach the guard, all the better!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calamity Jane Posted July 8, 2007 Report Share Posted July 8, 2007 edit to add: apparently bluesfest takes vollies as young as 13...and I swear those are the only ones I've seen at the gates!!!My advice is as Ollie's...just brazenly walk through, no eye contact, as if you're too important (or innocent) to be bothered. Poor kids can't muster up the balls to stop ya.Also, time your entry with a group who do stop for the cursory search...while "security" are feeling up the bags, everyone else just saunters through.hilarious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popo weenie Posted July 9, 2007 Report Share Posted July 9, 2007 that is brilliant and sick at the same time. Who's going to check a stroller?a motherbuy a stroller just to put your beer in ,but cover it with a blanket and carry a soothera lawn chair also is a good ideafriggen lawn chairs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Wish Posted July 9, 2007 Report Share Posted July 9, 2007 All they are doing is a quick pat and a glance inside. Cover your beers in a jacket and sweatshirt. It also helps to tell them what they are about to see when they ask to search your bag. Twice I said "Its just my sneakers and a sweatshirt" with those items right on top.I have taken 2 full cases of Bud onto the site so far, in addition to a mickey of rum each evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted July 9, 2007 Report Share Posted July 9, 2007 I know most of us don't bring lawn chairs, but has anybody seen anybody have a chair (and any sleeve/case it might be in) get opened and checked?Aloha,Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Wish Posted July 9, 2007 Report Share Posted July 9, 2007 I've been watching for that and so far I haven't seen a bag even "felt up"; let alone opened up.Be careful once inside the site though, when you go over to the River stage there is another security gate and they seemed to be checking bags much more thoroughly there. I watched Mute Math from behind the Rogers stage due to their presence and kept my 6 pack intact.S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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