Question for NY State Fans - Ommegang Brewery

derbydave · July 2012

Has anyone been to a show at the Ommegang Brewery in Cooperstown?
What is this venue like & why do they offer camping along with the tickets?
Thinking about doing the Bon Iver show there in September, but wanted some info on this place.
Any help would be appreciated!!! :ugeek:

Suziemay · July 2012

Hi Dave! Never been for a show at Ommegang but have camped on their grounds as part of an Ultimate Frisbee tournament. Been a few years, but I remember that the event was well run, we were very impressed especially since the organizers weren't ultimate players themselves.

The camping was ok, they had grounds big enough to host everyone (can't remember how many people) but the bathroom situation was not good. Porter johns and just one real toilet with plumbing and running water in their brewery shop area, I think. Can't remember for the life of me how we showered. May have actually needed to drive to a sports center. But it's been a few years, so maybe they have better facilities now.

There are also hotels close by. Not walkable but 5-10 mins drive. And don't forget to visit the baseball hall of fame. The actual town is also cute

Oh and yummy beer. We got $1-$2 pints for our event party. Hope this helps!

pjl44 · July 2012

While I've never been for a show, it's a brewery and not a traditional venue. They have a bunch of space, so they throw up a stage and also offer the camping. There are a couple hotels right in downtown Cooperstown, but those tend to be on the pricier side. Like Suziemay was saying, there are a bunch of hotels and motels as you go out a couple miles and those are more reasonably priced.

If you can spend an extra day or two, it's totally worth it. Baseball Hall of Fame, James Fenimore Cooper Museum, and Lake Otsego are all within a half mile or less of each other. Really cool little town.

JK36392 · July 2012

Do it dude. Do it. U

derbydave · July 2012

Thanks for the info
I thought it was funny that when you go to buy tickets for an event here...
they give you a camping option!!
Will definitely be doing a hotel & the Baseball Hall of Fame while I'm there :ugeek:

pjl44 · July 2012

For the record, I was way off in describing how close everything was to each other. They're each within a couple miles, but nowhere near as close as I thought I remembered. Carry on...

Question for NY State Fans - Ommegang Brewery

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