Ohana Festival Update

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  • wsimon74
    wsimon74 Posts: 516
    ComeToTX said:
    it was no problem bringing our own booze in each day and just buying some mixers.
    If you don’t mind me asking, how thorough were the bag searches? Contemplating doing the same this weekend 
  • ComeToTX
    ComeToTX Austin Posts: 8,067
    wsimon74 said:
    ComeToTX said:
    it was no problem bringing our own booze in each day and just buying some mixers.
    If you don’t mind me asking, how thorough were the bag searches? Contemplating doing the same this weekend 
    I just tucked bottles in my waistband. There’s no pat down, just a metal detector. 
    This show, another show, a show here and a show there.
  • wsimon74
    wsimon74 Posts: 516
    ComeToTX said:
    wsimon74 said:
    ComeToTX said:
    it was no problem bringing our own booze in each day and just buying some mixers.
    If you don’t mind me asking, how thorough were the bag searches? Contemplating doing the same this weekend 
    I just tucked bottles in my waistband. There’s no pat down, just a metal detector. 
    Thanks!
  • Go Beavers
    Go Beavers Posts: 9,578
    OceansJenny said:
    Oh that’s a major bummer. What’s the point of the wristbands then? Especially for an all day affair.
    The wristband gets scanned electronically when you enter and a green light comes on. I imagine it’s red if you try it a second time in the same day. 
  • OceansJenny
    OceansJenny Manhattan, NY Posts: 3,409
    Go Beavers said:
    OceansJenny said:
    Oh that’s a major bummer. What’s the point of the wristbands then? Especially for an all day affair.
    The wristband gets scanned electronically when you enter and a green light comes on. I imagine it’s red if you try it a second time in the same day. 
    SHN you could do multiple scans (I think 3 per day). I guess I was thinking compared to traditional tickets the wristband helps with reentry as I would imagine they are harder to counterfeit. But what do I know lol.
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  • Sea
    Sea Posts: 3,131
    edited September 2021
    Ohana Festival Weekend One Recap
    News September 28 2021 


    Ohana Festival weekend one was a success! Thank you to all those who came out to the festival. We can't wait to see you this weekend at Ohana Encore!

  • chitty
    chitty Posts: 610
    The price of food and booze was crazy. We found one place by Açai vendor that had fries for $5 and good portion size. Best deal by a landslide. 
    Brining in own booze is the way to go. Bought one $16 ($21cad) and said no way I’ll bring my own 

    now that I’m not going, the hint to get as close as possible 10 min before PJ comes on is go right to the VIP entrance from GA. Follow the fence in and you’ll get at least to where the vip bleachers end. Huh can then snake in a bit from there. Sound was great and didn’t have to be rude and block other people view who may have been waiting for awhile. The reason is people were still sitting on blankets to that point so you could bypass al them 
  • ianh42
    ianh42 Posts: 262
    chitty said:
    The price of food and booze was crazy. We found one place by Açai vendor that had fries for $5 and good portion size. Best deal by a landslide. 
    Brining in own booze is the way to go. Bought one $16 ($21cad) and said no way I’ll bring my own 

    now that I’m not going, the hint to get as close as possible 10 min before PJ comes on is go right to the VIP entrance from GA. Follow the fence in and you’ll get at least to where the vip bleachers end. Huh can then snake in a bit from there. Sound was great and didn’t have to be rude and block other people view who may have been waiting for awhile. The reason is people were still sitting on blankets to that point so you could bypass al them 
    Don't give away the secrets, ha.  I think generally speaking people were very cool about space up until you got into the first 10-15 rows.
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  • thanksjems
    thanksjems Chicago Posts: 78
    edited September 2021
    So this was my first Ohana, my 109th show, and I must say it was a fantastic experience!! Yes, prices were high once inside but I expected that considering its a festival, and in California! The crowd was great all weekend! Seemed like a very well run/organized event. Never had an issue for bathrooms. In my opinion, there wasn't anything bad to say about the whole weekend. I would recommend bringing your own food, snacks, water bottle, and drinks(would have to hide going through security). Overall, seemed to be more of an "honor system" going through security(which I was surprised by), but everyone seemed to really enjoy themselves without getting obnoxious. It actually restored some faith in humanity considering what we've all been through in the last 2 years. Again, fantastic experience and can not wait for the next!!!
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  • Get_Right
    Get_Right Posts: 14,134
    wsimon74 said:
    ComeToTX said:
    it was no problem bringing our own booze in each day and just buying some mixers.
    If you don’t mind me asking, how thorough were the bag searches? Contemplating doing the same this weekend 

    I brought in six titos airplane bottles wrapped in a shirt. No problem and helped the weak $16 drinks have some kick.  If your bag is clear they barely looked at it.
  • jjflash
    jjflash Posts: 5,031
    A few shots worth sharing from last weekend :smile: So good to see old friends and meet a bunch of new ones alike. Shout outs to Matt and Laurel, Paul and Beth, Terry, Dean, Jason, German, sisters Karen and Gretchen, Chris from Australia, Keith and Eva from Poland, Quebec Chris, Heide, Jason the pilot, Josh the brewer, Noah, and others who I'm probably forgetting :hang_loose:

    What a weekend! Cheers to all the lucky ones going to the Encore...enjoy!!



  • mfc2006
    mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,491
    jjflash said:
    A few shots worth sharing from last weekend :smile: So good to see old friends and meet a bunch of new ones alike. Shout outs to Matt and Laurel, Paul and Beth, Terry, Dean, Jason, German, sisters Karen and Gretchen, Chris from Australia, Keith and Eva from Poland, Quebec Chris, Heide, Jason the pilot, Josh the brewer, Noah, and others who I'm probably forgetting :hang_loose:

    What a weekend! Cheers to all the lucky ones going to the Encore...enjoy!!



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  • demetrios
    demetrios Posts: 97,510
    jjflash said:
    A few shots worth sharing from last weekend :smile: So good to see old friends and meet a bunch of new ones alike. Shout outs to Matt and Laurel, Paul and Beth, Terry, Dean, Jason, German, sisters Karen and Gretchen, Chris from Australia, Keith and Eva from Poland, Quebec Chris, Heide, Jason the pilot, Josh the brewer, Noah, and others who I'm probably forgetting :hang_loose:

    What a weekend! Cheers to all the lucky ones going to the Encore...enjoy!!




    Nice shots!

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