Email from Alpine Valley

cmaliszecmalisze Posts: 2,636
edited March 2012 in The Porch
I just received an email from AV stating that my reservation for Labor Day weekend has been given a rate of roughly $125 a night. There was a disclaimer that should that weekend become a concert weekend then the rate will change. Anyone else who made reservations in hopes receive this? Also, roughly when did PJ20 get announced? Has to be close to this time doesn't it? Any help.....
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  • vant0037vant0037 Posts: 6,168
    cmalisze wrote:
    I just received an email from AV stating that my reservation for Labor Day weekend has been given a rate of roughly $125 a night. There was a disclaimer that should that weekend become a concert weekend then the rate will change. Anyone else who made reservations in hopes receive this? Also, roughly when did PJ20 get announced? HAs to be close to this time doesn't it? Any help.....

    My understanding is that Alpine Valley hotels routinely do this. PJ20 was announced in May of last year.
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  • En La ClandestinidadEn La Clandestinidad Telford, PA by way of Kansas City, MO and Milwaukee, WI, Phoenix, AZ and East Greenbush, NY Posts: 3,690
    I know it went on sale the 23rd. I'll never forget that day!
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  • SuziemaySuziemay Posts: 11,168
    So you can walk from the resort to the venue?
  • En La ClandestinidadEn La Clandestinidad Telford, PA by way of Kansas City, MO and Milwaukee, WI, Phoenix, AZ and East Greenbush, NY Posts: 3,690
    Suziemay wrote:
    So you can walk from the resort to the venue?

    Absolutely!
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  • SuziemaySuziemay Posts: 11,168
    Suziemay wrote:
    So you can walk from the resort to the venue?

    Absolutely!
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  • ogey38ogey38 Posts: 563
    I got the same mesage from Alpine this morning. Fingers crossed! It will be great to not have to drive back and forth this year.

    Oh, and someone in another thread said that the concert rate last year was around $225 per night - FYI.
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  • dougfloyddougfloyd Fishers, IN Posts: 2,585
    I know it went on sale the 23rd. I'll never forget that day!

    How could we forget PJF5?? Hmmm, thinking I might need to give Alpine a call soon.
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  • BubbaBubba Posts: 632
    If you do stay there, bring a de-humidifier. Staying there for PJ20, it felt like the sheets were damp as well as all of our clothes that were still in the suitcase every morning.

    The convenience of walking to the venue was awesome though!
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  • mfc2006mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,489
    i would be shocked if pj played alpine agai this year...

    just cant see it

    same here. it would be awesome, but i don't think there will be another PJFest for awhile.
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  • JTHJTH Chicago Posts: 3,238
    mfc2006 wrote:
    i would be shocked if pj played alpine agai this year...

    just cant see it

    same here. it would be awesome, but i don't think there will be another PJFest for awhile.
    Who says it has to be a fest?

    But I agree with you. I can't see it happening. I know they enjoy playing Alpine but it's a major hassle for them to do shows there.
  • Indifference71Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,899
    "JTH wrote:
    Who says it has to be a fest?

    But I agree with you. I can't see it happening. I know they enjoy playing Alpine but it's a major hassle for them to do shows there.


    Why is it a major hassle for PJ to play there? It's just your standard, outdoor concert venue. Putting on a fest like last year would be a hassle, but I don't see why a regular show would be.
  • I made reservations last week and the lady kept using when, not if.

    Me: ok so you will email me with the rate change if a concert is announced?

    AV lady: yes, when the concert is announced, we will email you with the concert rates.

    Now she never specified who the concert will be, however she seemed certain there was a concert planned for Labor Day weekend.

    So I made the reservations, if PJ is a no show and whomever it is playing is not worth a flight from Texas all I am out is a $25.00 cancellation fee.
  • JTHJTH Chicago Posts: 3,238
    Why is it a major hassle for PJ to play there? It's just your standard, outdoor concert venue. Putting on a fest like last year would be a hassle, but I don't see why a regular show would be.
    The problem is that it's actually not a standard, outdoor concert venue. It's not very accessible. Compared to other venues, it's difficult for them to get in/out of there with all their equipment. Doesn't help that it's out in the boonies, either.

    And this isn't just conjecture on my part. I was told this directly by three people "close to the band" when I asked them when they were playing Alpine again.

    Of course, this was a few months before PJ20 was announced, so maybe it was just a smokescreen.
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    Alpine just wants your money. What a joke.
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  • Indifference71Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,899
    JTH wrote:
    Why is it a major hassle for PJ to play there? It's just your standard, outdoor concert venue. Putting on a fest like last year would be a hassle, but I don't see why a regular show would be.
    The problem is that it's actually not a standard, outdoor concert venue. It's not very accessible. Compared to other venues, it's difficult for them to get in/out of there with all their equipment. Doesn't help that it's out in the boonies, either.

    And this isn't just conjecture on my part. I was told this directly by three people "close to the band" when I asked them when they were playing Alpine again.

    Of course, this was a few months before PJ20 was announced, so maybe it was just a smokescreen.


    Yeah, I can see Alpine being a pain in the ass to get in/out of. It's hard enough to just get in/out of there in a car! I'm selfishly hoping they dont play alpine labor day weekend since I'll be in Vegas for my bachelor party. Hopefully we'll get a couple shows either at the UC or Alpine at some point this year...
  • stickman81stickman81 Posts: 437
    sorry to give all your hopes up but pj already promised to play in my backyard that weekend.... :roll: :twisted:
  • mvwmvw Posts: 1,699
    I made reservations last week and the lady kept using when, not if.

    Me: ok so you will email me with the rate change if a concert is announced?

    AV lady: yes, when the concert is announced, we will email you with the concert rates.

    Now she never specified who the concert will be, however she seemed certain there was a concert planned for Labor Day weekend.

    So I made the reservations, if PJ is a no show and whomever it is playing is not worth a flight from Texas all I am out is a $25.00 cancellation fee.

    It don't think it will cost you anything if you don't wind up going. From my understanding, the cancellation fee of $25.00 is only if you cancel within 72 hours of the reserved date.

    Just make sure you don't forget about your reservation if nothing is happening.
  • For Alpine Valley Resort - the current room rate I was just given (today) was $110/night + tax (for a room with a queen sized bed).

    IF it becomes a concert weekend then the rate jumps to $214.99 + tax.

    I asked the woman on the phone if she could validate any rumors for this weekend and she did acknowledge the PJ rumor. I know it doesn't mean anything, but given there are no cacnellation fees as long as you cancel at least 72 hours before your reservation there's nothing to lose.

    I'm hoping it happens again, regardless of a "PJFest" or just them and an opening band (or even no opener!) But I'm not holding my breath...
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    seems pretty crappy of them to book a room today at rate A and if X happens, charge you rate B :roll:
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  • Dead Man WalkingDead Man Walking Toronto-ish Posts: 2,762
    As phenomenal as PJ20 was last year, I have zero interest in doing it again. Keep it OTOTO and maintain the specialness of that weekend. Doing an annual weekend "festival" is super lame.
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    As phenomenal as PJ20 was last year, I have zero interest in doing it again. Keep it OTOTO and maintain the specialness of that weekend. Doing an annual weekend "festival" is super lame.


    but this time...you could hit the tailgate.
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  • ten2o3ten2o3 Wausau, WI Posts: 225
    I would love to see PJ at Alpine again, or anywhere in the US for that matter... But Kiss & Motley Crue are playing Alpine the weekend after Labor Day. I find it hard they would have shows 2 weeks in a row considering they only have maybe 5 a year. Hopefully Alpine is turning things around to host more shows cause I love the venue.
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  • 8181 Needing a ride to Forest Hills and a ounce of weed. Please inquire within. Thanks. Or not. Posts: 58,276
    ten2o3 wrote:
    I would love to see PJ at Alpine again, or anywhere in the US for that matter... But Kiss & Motley Crue are playing Alpine the weekend after Labor Day. I find it hard they would have shows 2 weeks in a row considering they only have maybe 5 a year. Hopefully Alpine is turning things around to host more shows cause I love the venue.


    i thought kiss retired?
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  • ten2o3 wrote:
    I would love to see PJ at Alpine again, or anywhere in the US for that matter... But Kiss & Motley Crue are playing Alpine the weekend after Labor Day. I find it hard they would have shows 2 weeks in a row considering they only have maybe 5 a year. Hopefully Alpine is turning things around to host more shows cause I love the venue.

    They're already doing that earlier in the summer:
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  • quimby20quimby20 Posts: 823
    You don't have to beleive it or like it but one of the sheriff's I talked to last year stated they already booked the venue for the next 3 years. The venue made more money from this weekend then they did all summer. It is going to happen. I also posted several weeks ago that there were still rooms at the Hampton in Elkhorn. There is 2 rooms left. $138.00/night. I have rooms reserved there already.
  • JTHJTH Chicago Posts: 3,238
    Yeah, I can see Alpine being a pain in the ass to get in/out of. It's hard enough to just get in/out of there in a car! I'm selfishly hoping they dont play alpine labor day weekend since I'll be in Vegas for my bachelor party. Hopefully we'll get a couple shows either at the UC or Alpine at some point this year...
    Well, if it's YOUR bachelor party, maybe you can call an audible on the location.
  • JTHJTH Chicago Posts: 3,238
    81 wrote:
    seems pretty crappy of them to book a room today at rate A and if X happens, charge you rate B :roll:
    You got that right.

    But at least they're stating this right up front instead of waiting until the last minute.
  • Indifference71Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,899
    JTH wrote:
    Yeah, I can see Alpine being a pain in the ass to get in/out of. It's hard enough to just get in/out of there in a car! I'm selfishly hoping they dont play alpine labor day weekend since I'll be in Vegas for my bachelor party. Hopefully we'll get a couple shows either at the UC or Alpine at some point this year...
    Well, if it's YOUR bachelor party, maybe you can call an audible on the location.


    Very true. But a lot of us already booked flights and we have a penthouse booked at planet hollywood. Plus, it's hard to count on this actually happening.
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