Ohana Fest returns September 27th - 29th 2024

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  • Spiritual_ChaosSpiritual_Chaos Posts: 30,567
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  • PhilLeotardoPhilLeotardo Posts: 124
    Hi all! This'll be our first Ohana. How does it work for the headliners? Would they both likely be on the same stage? I'm there for PJ, my wife for Alanis. I've never been, so are there better places to watch from and not get into the thick of the drunken mob? (I assume there's gonna be one, ya?) What time is reasonable to head to the venue during the days? We're going on Saturday and Sunday. Thanks!!!


    I haven't really experienced a drunken mob there
    Yeah, no drunken mobs. PJ fans are kinda old now. My daughter went to Ohana ‘21, week one, separately from my wife and I, with the intention of meeting up. She texted the other siblings, saying she couldn’t find us because “they all look like Mom and Dad.” Gray haired emojis in the replies.
  • Go BeaversGo Beavers Posts: 9,171
    Hi all! This'll be our first Ohana. How does it work for the headliners? Would they both likely be on the same stage? I'm there for PJ, my wife for Alanis. I've never been, so are there better places to watch from and not get into the thick of the drunken mob? (I assume there's gonna be one, ya?) What time is reasonable to head to the venue during the days? We're going on Saturday and Sunday. Thanks!!!
    Alanis will be on the main stage right before Pearl Jam. She will play for an hour most likely. There are two stages, but they are right next to each other, so the acts alternate until the last two acts (the leaders into the headliners). Once the schedule is out it will also say who is performing where and when. This setup makes it easy to move back and forth, kind of camp in-between, walk around, whatever. 

    If you can hack it, I'd try to spend as much time inside and listening as possible. You will find some cool acts you didn't know about and it isn't as crowded earlier so you will get a little more freedom to move around and kind of soak it all in.

    I haven't really experienced a drunken mob there, but for Pearl Jam people will gather in the front of the main stage earlier than for other acts, so it will fill quickly. There will be plenty that get in as soon as they can so they can get the rail and then camp there all day. By the time the leadins are performing it will be pretty full directly center of the main stage. It still may be the easiest you will ever be able to get close, but if you want to do so I'd do so before Alanis starts. We got pretty close at Encore and did that before Beck played. It will get crowded, though, if that bothers you. If so maybe hang out more to the side or back near the walkway.

    There are also bleachers that aren't bad at all. We did that the second night at Encore. Also just chose to do it last year every night. Those will fill too, but it will be slower. Also easier to find your spot if you need to go to the bathroom or something.

    It's a simple setup overall and you will be able to figure it out and navigate it pretty quickly. 
    Good advice. And yes, if you want to be fairly close to the main stage, you need to get your spot before the last act at the side stage ends. Since the stages are next to each other and not at opposite ends of the venue, when the last second stage act finishes, all those people mush directly to the left into the group that’s already at the main stage. 

    Also, the level of drunkenness seems pretty low. The alcohol level in the expensive beer is equivalent to Coors lite. I’m assuming this is intentional and maybe an agreement with Dana Point. Beer tip: on the beach just outside and south of the venue is a cafe that sells real beer at reasonable prices. 
  • Go BeaversGo Beavers Posts: 9,171
    Hi all! This'll be our first Ohana. How does it work for the headliners? Would they both likely be on the same stage? I'm there for PJ, my wife for Alanis. I've never been, so are there better places to watch from and not get into the thick of the drunken mob? (I assume there's gonna be one, ya?) What time is reasonable to head to the venue during the days? We're going on Saturday and Sunday. Thanks!!!


    I haven't really experienced a drunken mob there
    Yeah, no drunken mobs. PJ fans are kinda old now. My daughter went to Ohana ‘21, week one, separately from my wife and I, with the intention of meeting up. She texted the other siblings, saying she couldn’t find us because “they all look like Mom and Dad.” Gray haired emojis in the replies.
    When Grandpa Neil comes on expect a mass exodus of the under 30 crowd. 
  • PhilLeotardoPhilLeotardo Posts: 124
    Hi all! This'll be our first Ohana. How does it work for the headliners? Would they both likely be on the same stage? I'm there for PJ, my wife for Alanis. I've never been, so are there better places to watch from and not get into the thick of the drunken mob? (I assume there's gonna be one, ya?) What time is reasonable to head to the venue during the days? We're going on Saturday and Sunday. Thanks!!!


    I haven't really experienced a drunken mob there
    Yeah, no drunken mobs. PJ fans are kinda old now. My daughter went to Ohana ‘21, week one, separately from my wife and I, with the intention of meeting up. She texted the other siblings, saying she couldn’t find us because “they all look like Mom and Dad.” Gray haired emojis in the replies.
    When Grandpa Neil comes on expect a mass exodus of the under 30 crowd. 
    I felt like the under 30 crowd mixed in with Stevie Nicks fans
  • Go BeaversGo Beavers Posts: 9,171
    Hi all! This'll be our first Ohana. How does it work for the headliners? Would they both likely be on the same stage? I'm there for PJ, my wife for Alanis. I've never been, so are there better places to watch from and not get into the thick of the drunken mob? (I assume there's gonna be one, ya?) What time is reasonable to head to the venue during the days? We're going on Saturday and Sunday. Thanks!!!


    I haven't really experienced a drunken mob there
    Yeah, no drunken mobs. PJ fans are kinda old now. My daughter went to Ohana ‘21, week one, separately from my wife and I, with the intention of meeting up. She texted the other siblings, saying she couldn’t find us because “they all look like Mom and Dad.” Gray haired emojis in the replies.
    When Grandpa Neil comes on expect a mass exodus of the under 30 crowd. 
    I felt like the under 30 crowd mixed in with Stevie Nicks fans
    I could be wrong. I just remember going against a heavy outflow when heading toward the stage before Ed Solo started. 
  • PhilLeotardoPhilLeotardo Posts: 124
    Hi all! This'll be our first Ohana. How does it work for the headliners? Would they both likely be on the same stage? I'm there for PJ, my wife for Alanis. I've never been, so are there better places to watch from and not get into the thick of the drunken mob? (I assume there's gonna be one, ya?) What time is reasonable to head to the venue during the days? We're going on Saturday and Sunday. Thanks!!!


    I haven't really experienced a drunken mob there
    Yeah, no drunken mobs. PJ fans are kinda old now. My daughter went to Ohana ‘21, week one, separately from my wife and I, with the intention of meeting up. She texted the other siblings, saying she couldn’t find us because “they all look like Mom and Dad.” Gray haired emojis in the replies.
    When Grandpa Neil comes on expect a mass exodus of the under 30 crowd. 
    I felt like the under 30 crowd mixed in with Stevie Nicks fans
    I could be wrong. I just remember going against a heavy outflow when heading toward the stage before Ed Solo started. 
    Oh, you’re not wrong. I was just noting the one time I wasn’t one of the old guys.

    Incubus fans left en masse right before an Ed show.
  • Spiritual_ChaosSpiritual_Chaos Posts: 30,567
    edited May 3
    weird. my experience is that people show up for the last show of the night at festivals. Last thing to go do. 

    But seems americans do festivalthings weird like;

    - mailing out the festival wristbands instwad of giving them out on location
    - Not allowing you to leave the area and come back (i mean, thats the main purpose of the festival wristband is it not)
    Post edited by Spiritual_Chaos on
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • weird. my experience is that people show up for the last show of the night at festivals. Last thing to go do. 

    But seems americans do festivalthings weird like;

    - mailing out the festival wristbands instwad of giving them out on location
    - Not allowing you to leave the area and come back (i mean, thats the main purpose of the festival wristband is it not)
    I kind of hate the lack of in-and-out privileges, although I haven't minded being there the whole time once we're in. It does make you need to plan when you want to get in, though.

    In my experience it has been pretty darn crowded for the headliners, although one of those experiences was Pearl Jam, which people were clearly there for. I did see a review from a 20-something last year who went specifically to see Haim, who was great by the way, and she made a comment about the weird festival atmosphere with old people and families!
  • Go BeaversGo Beavers Posts: 9,171
    weird. my experience is that people show up for the last show of the night at festivals. Last thing to go do. 

    But seems americans do festivalthings weird like;

    - mailing out the festival wristbands instwad of giving them out on location
    - Not allowing you to leave the area and come back (i mean, thats the main purpose of the festival wristband is it not)
    Silly European. Stuff your förnuftig crap in a sack! We monetize everything that can be monetized to the maximum amount. You think we’re going to just let you wander down the street and buy a $1 soda and a $2 order of freedom fries? Think again! 
  • gotthebottlegotthebottle San Diego Posts: 2,917
    weird. my experience is that people show up for the last show of the night at festivals. Last thing to go do. 

    But seems americans do festivalthings weird like;

    - mailing out the festival wristbands instwad of giving them out on location
    - Not allowing you to leave the area and come back (i mean, thats the main purpose of the festival wristband is it not)
    I kind of hate the lack of in-and-out privileges, although I haven't minded being there the whole time once we're in. It does make you need to plan when you want to get in, though.

    In my experience it has been pretty darn crowded for the headliners, although one of those experiences was Pearl Jam, which people were clearly there for. I did see a review from a 20-something last year who went specifically to see Haim, who was great by the way, and she made a comment about the weird festival atmosphere with old people and families!
    There isn't much to do once inside.. except eat, drink, sit and wait.. once you've seen the art exhibit and listened to a few speakers... it's a very small space
  • weird. my experience is that people show up for the last show of the night at festivals. Last thing to go do. 

    But seems americans do festivalthings weird like;

    - mailing out the festival wristbands instwad of giving them out on location
    - Not allowing you to leave the area and come back (i mean, thats the main purpose of the festival wristband is it not)
    I kind of hate the lack of in-and-out privileges, although I haven't minded being there the whole time once we're in. It does make you need to plan when you want to get in, though.

    In my experience it has been pretty darn crowded for the headliners, although one of those experiences was Pearl Jam, which people were clearly there for. I did see a review from a 20-something last year who went specifically to see Haim, who was great by the way, and she made a comment about the weird festival atmosphere with old people and families!
    There isn't much to do once inside.. except eat, drink, sit and wait.. once you've seen the art exhibit and listened to a few speakers... it's a very small space
    I've enjoyed the music.

    The biggest thing about planning when to get in in my mind is things like food (might be better to eat a large late lunch than deal with the lines and stuff), or merch whether being there early enough to get things or how long you want to carry it around or just stamina. 
  • gotthebottlegotthebottle San Diego Posts: 2,917
    weird. my experience is that people show up for the last show of the night at festivals. Last thing to go do. 

    But seems americans do festivalthings weird like;

    - mailing out the festival wristbands instwad of giving them out on location
    - Not allowing you to leave the area and come back (i mean, thats the main purpose of the festival wristband is it not)
    I kind of hate the lack of in-and-out privileges, although I haven't minded being there the whole time once we're in. It does make you need to plan when you want to get in, though.

    In my experience it has been pretty darn crowded for the headliners, although one of those experiences was Pearl Jam, which people were clearly there for. I did see a review from a 20-something last year who went specifically to see Haim, who was great by the way, and she made a comment about the weird festival atmosphere with old people and families!
    There isn't much to do once inside.. except eat, drink, sit and wait.. once you've seen the art exhibit and listened to a few speakers... it's a very small space
    I've enjoyed the music.

    The biggest thing about planning when to get in in my mind is things like food (might be better to eat a large late lunch than deal with the lines and stuff), or merch whether being there early enough to get things or how long you want to carry it around or just stamina. 
    I eat at Carlos Restaurant before going in once we get parking...usually gotta get there before 1. Nice patio. And yes the music is the thing of course.
  • BentleyspopBentleyspop Craft Beer Brewery, Colorado Posts: 10,821
    weird. my experience is that people show up for the last show of the night at festivals. Last thing to go do. 

    But seems americans do festivalthings weird like;

    - mailing out the festival wristbands instwad of giving them out on location
    - Not allowing you to leave the area and come back (i mean, thats the main purpose of the festival wristband is it not)
    This is not your standard European style festival with 100k people every day, camping, and all of the other things you are used to.
    18-20k people in a state park. At the Beach.
    A much better environment.
  • njhaley1njhaley1 Valley of the Sun Posts: 827
    weird. my experience is that people show up for the last show of the night at festivals. Last thing to go do. 

    But seems americans do festivalthings weird like;

    - mailing out the festival wristbands instwad of giving them out on location
    - Not allowing you to leave the area and come back (i mean, thats the main purpose of the festival wristband is it not)
    The purpose of the wristband is to make it easier for them to separate your money from your wallet. Most purchases can be made with your wristband. 
  • csilver22csilver22 Posts: 55
    Yeah, no drunken mobs. PJ fans are kinda old now. My daughter went to Ohana ‘21, week one, separately from my wife and I, with the intention of meeting up. She texted the other siblings, saying she couldn’t find us because “they all look like Mom and Dad.” Gray haired emojis in the replies.
    I spit out my Ovaltine when I read that quote from your daughter!
  • chittychitty Posts: 609
     Saw them in my city firs two shows this tour, but new album is awesome and I want to see them again this tour. the setlists have been top notch.
    I went in 2022, and I think they did about 22 songs. Do we think they play a full 25 at both shows this year?
  • gotthebottlegotthebottle San Diego Posts: 2,917
    chitty said:
     Saw them in my city firs two shows this tour, but new album is awesome and I want to see them again this tour. the setlists have been top notch.
    I went in 2022, and I think they did about 22 songs. Do we think they play a full 25 at both shows this year?
    No
  • jstu39jstu39 Posts: 147
    chitty said:
     Saw them in my city firs two shows this tour, but new album is awesome and I want to see them again this tour. the setlists have been top notch.
    I went in 2022, and I think they did about 22 songs. Do we think they play a full 25 at both shows this year?
    My guess is they play a few less songs at the festival, closer to a 2 hour setlist. 

    Also curious if any of the new songs have a dip in frequency played as the tour continues. I too hope to see several at Ohana. 
  • BloodMeridian80BloodMeridian80 Seattle Posts: 680
    I’d guess these shows will be in the 2hr range with 20-22 songs. I’m wondering if these shows will have the video screen or not.
  • chittychitty Posts: 609
    Thanks this is what I figured, may try go to Seattle show then instead
  • ComeToTXComeToTX Austin Posts: 7,850
    Just booked for Friday and Saturday. Can’t wait. 
    This show, another show, a show here and a show there.
  • LukinAtULukinAtU Posts: 794
    edited May 31
    if anyone is looking to dump/sell their tickets, please let me know.

    ISO:
    3-Day VIP Ticket(s)
    September 27-29

    TIA
    Post edited by LukinAtU on
  • melwertmelwert Posts: 14
    Looking at going all out for this, 10th wedding anniversary and coming up on my 50th bday. (Or at least that’s how I’m justifying it) We can afford it, is VIP package worth it? 
  • gotthebottlegotthebottle San Diego Posts: 2,917
    edited June 8
    No.. but do what you want since you're lucky enough to be able to afford it.  
    Post edited by gotthebottle on
  • Gern BlanstenGern Blansten Mar-A-Lago Posts: 20,647
    edited June 10
    melwert said:
    Looking at going all out for this, 10th wedding anniversary and coming up on my 50th bday. (Or at least that’s how I’m justifying it) We can afford it, is VIP package worth it? 
    I've done both. There are some nice things about VIP. Mostly these relate to less crowded lines and a few nice areas to relax in. Otherwise not much different. No real advantage to seating, etc. Bathrooms were a bit easier to access in VIP. They have plenty in GA as long as you head to the east side of the venue where the port-o-lets are but a lot of people would line up at at the permanent restrooms either unaware that there were multiple open port-o-lets or they just didn't want to use them I guess.

    We were laughing at the "free food" tent when we were VIPs back in 2021. People would hover near the tent like vultures and as soon as they brought out trays they would swoop in and snatch it all up. We were up in the bleachers taking it all in. Not sure if that was such a good idea to offer that.


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  • Gern BlanstenGern Blansten Mar-A-Lago Posts: 20,647
    I'm still trying to get a parking plan together. I know there is still plenty of time but I'm wanting to avoid the trudge up that damn hill where we parked in 2021.
    Remember the Thomas Nine !! (10/02/2018)
    The Golden Age is 2 months away. And guess what….. you’re gonna love it! (teskeinc 11.19.24)

    1998: Noblesville; 2003: Noblesville; 2009: EV Nashville, Chicago, Chicago
    2010: St Louis, Columbus, Noblesville; 2011: EV Chicago, East Troy, East Troy
    2013: London ON, Wrigley; 2014: Cincy, St Louis, Moline (NO CODE)
    2016: Lexington, Wrigley #1; 2018: Wrigley, Wrigley, Boston, Boston
    2020: Oakland, Oakland:  2021: EV Ohana, Ohana, Ohana, Ohana
    2022: Oakland, Oakland, Nashville, Louisville; 2023: Chicago, Chicago, Noblesville
    2024: Noblesville, Wrigley, Wrigley, Ohana, Ohana; 2025: Pitt1, Pitt2
  • RatherStarvedRatherStarved Posts: 5,125
    GA is completely fine at Ohana.  
    PJ: 2013: London (ON); Buffalo; 2014: Cincinnati; 2016: Sunrise, Miami, Toronto 1-2, Wrigley 2; 2018: London (UK) 1, Milan, Padova, Sea 2, Wrigley 1-2, Fenway 1-2; 2021: SHN, Ohana, Ohana Encore 1-2; 2022: LA 1-2, Phx, Oak 1-2, Fresno, Copenhagen, Hyde Park 1-2; Quebec, Ottawa, Hamilton, Toronto; MSG, Camden, Nashville, Louisville, St. Louis, OKC; 2023: St. Paul 1-2, Chicago 1-2; Fort Worth 2; Austin 1-2; 2024:  Vancouver 1-2, LV 1-2, LA 1-2, Napa, Barcelona 1-2
     
    EV Solo: 2017 Louisville and Franklin, 2018 Ohana, 2019 Innings Fest, Berlin, Düsseldorf, Dublin and Ohana; 2021 Ohana Friday (from beach) and Saturday; 2022 Earthlings Newark; 2023 Innings Fest and Benoraya 1-2.

    Gutted:  London 2 2018, Sacramento 2022, Noblesville 2023
  • RyanRyan Posts: 1,129
    Late addition to my tour plans this year and a question about tickets.
    - should I get on the waiting list for 3 day GA?  Does anyone on the waiting list ever get tickets?  Do tickets just open up for the general public ever closer to the event?
    - in 2021 they Ohana had a re-sale system and I got tickets for weekend 1 through this.  Is that something they always do?
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