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A totally outsider needs some help Jun 27, 2014 8:08:38 GMT -5 Sneake likes this

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Post by ido on Jun 27, 2014 8:08:38 GMT -5

Hello ,

My name is Ido I'm coming from Israel to the Lockn' Fest.

I've never been in a festival like this and I'm pretty excited about it.
I'm sure that I'll find company quite quickly especially in the camp site.

There is one thing I'm most worried about and it's the way to arrive the fest site from charlottesville on Thu morning.
Still don't know where I gonna stay the night between Wed to Thu, but I can't find any info about getting to site by public transportation, shuttle services, whatever ..

any tip?

Thank you

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A totally outsider needs some help Jun 27, 2014 8:31:48 GMT -5

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Post by southernman on Jun 27, 2014 8:31:48 GMT -5

So, you have a couple of choices...

You can rent a car in Charlottesville.

You can try to get a ride with somebody who is flying into Charlottesville and renting a car, or somebody driving through Charlottesville. You can post here and on Facebook fan groups to try this.

There is not public transportation between Charlottesville and the festival site.

Your best bet, if you need Wednesday overnight anyway may be to stay at one of the festival hotels and see if they will include a ride on their shuttle on Thursday morning. I think that would be pretty easy but the shuttle is generally being sold w/ a weekend package. Fairfield Inn, Holiday Inn, and Hyatt place in Charlottesville are all offering shuttle packages. You should try calling them directly.

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A totally outsider needs some help Jun 27, 2014 8:42:00 GMT -5 Dylan likes this

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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2014 8:42:00 GMT -5

Hi, ido. Welcome to our forum.

Here's a list of local hotels and resorts that have shuttle packages. You'll have to scroll down through the camping, car and rv passes first. Also, here's a Google Maps link that shows public transportation from Charlottesville. It's long, convoluted, runs once a day at an inconvenient time, and won't even get you directly to the Oak Ridge Farm. The only shuttle package that's sold separately from the hotel is the one that runs from the Wintergreen Resort, as far as I know.

The type of folks who attend these fests are, generally speaking, very kind. You might be able to hitch a ride, if you ask enough people nicely. You can post on the rideshare thread once you know where you're lodging, too. Hope this helps.

BTW, what made you decide to come all the way from Israel for this particular fest?

Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0	A totally outsider needs some help Jun 27, 2014 8:43:00 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2014 8:43:00 GMT -5 Also, what southerman said. ^^^

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A totally outsider needs some help Jun 27, 2014 10:45:06 GMT -5 jrtmom and yellowbird like this

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Post by ido on Jun 27, 2014 10:45:06 GMT -5

Jun 27, 2014 8:42:00 GMT -5 @wharfrat1490 said:

Hi, ido. Welcome to our forum.

Here's a list of local hotels and resorts that have shuttle packages. You'll have to scroll down through the camping, car and rv passes first. Also, here's a Google Maps link that shows public transportation from Charlottesville. It's long, convoluted, runs once a day at an inconvenient time, and won't even get you directly to the Oak Ridge Farm. The only shuttle package that's sold separately from the hotel is the one that runs from the Wintergreen Resort, as far as I know.

The type of folks who attend these fests are, generally speaking, very kind. You might be able to hitch a ride, if you ask enough people nicely. You can post on the rideshare thread once you know where you're lodging, too. Hope this helps.

BTW, what made you decide to come all the way from Israel for this particular fest?

Hi, Thank you for your comment.

Well, I will try all those options and send some e-mails . I just wanted to know if I'm missing a point.

Concerning your question , my trip to the USA is assembled from stops with good music and good vibes, Lockn' is one of them.

Thank you

Last Edit: Jun 27, 2014 10:55:12 GMT -5 by ido

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A totally outsider needs some help Jun 27, 2014 10:54:33 GMT -5 goodecacher likes this

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Post by ido on Jun 27, 2014 10:54:33 GMT -5

Jun 27, 2014 8:31:48 GMT -5 southernman said:

So, you have a couple of choices...

You can rent a car in Charlottesville.

You can try to get a ride with somebody who is flying into Charlottesville and renting a car, or somebody driving through Charlottesville. You can post here and on Facebook fan groups to try this.

There is not public transportation between Charlottesville and the festival site.

Your best bet, if you need Wednesday overnight anyway may be to stay at one of the festival hotels and see if they will include a ride on their shuttle on Thursday morning. I think that would be pretty easy but the shuttle is generally being sold w/ a weekend package. Fairfield Inn, Holiday Inn, and Hyatt place in Charlottesville are all offering shuttle packages. You should try calling them directly.

Is the name of the group is (Inter)Lockn' Festival Round Up?

Last Edit: Jun 27, 2014 10:54:56 GMT -5 by ido

southernman Old Head Posts: 2,689	A totally outsider needs some help Jun 27, 2014 15:21:23 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by southernman on Jun 27, 2014 15:21:23 GMT -5 Yes, that is at least one group. I am not sure if there are other ones .

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A totally outsider needs some help Jun 27, 2014 17:12:26 GMT -5

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Post by Sneake on Jun 27, 2014 17:12:26 GMT -5

Jun 27, 2014 10:45:06 GMT -5 ido said:

Jun 27, 2014 8:42:00 GMT -5 @wharfrat1490 said:

Hi, ido. Welcome to our forum.

Here's a list of local hotels and resorts that have shuttle packages. You'll have to scroll down through the camping, car and rv passes first. Also, here's a Google Maps link that shows public transportation from Charlottesville. It's long, convoluted, runs once a day at an inconvenient time, and won't even get you directly to the Oak Ridge Farm. The only shuttle package that's sold separately from the hotel is the one that runs from the Wintergreen Resort, as far as I know.

The type of folks who attend these fests are, generally speaking, very kind. You might be able to hitch a ride, if you ask enough people nicely. You can post on the rideshare thread once you know where you're lodging, too. Hope this helps.

BTW, what made you decide to come all the way from Israel for this particular fest?

Hi, Thank you for your comment.

Well, I will try all those options and send some e-mails . I just wanted to know if I'm missing a point.

Concerning your question , my trip to the USA is assembled from stops with good music and good vibes, Lockn' is one of them.

Thank you

First off, welcome to the forums! Great to have you. Second, I'm very interested in hearing your plans for your US trip! I'd love to hear about what other stops you plan to make. Maybe we can make some suggestions!

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A totally outsider needs some help Jun 27, 2014 17:23:55 GMT -5

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Post by ido on Jun 27, 2014 17:23:55 GMT -5

Jun 27, 2014 17:12:26 GMT -5 Sneake said:

Jun 27, 2014 10:45:06 GMT -5 ido said:

Hi, Thank you for your comment.

Well, I will try all those options and send some e-mails . I just wanted to know if I'm missing a point.

Concerning your question , my trip to the USA is assembled from stops with good music and good vibes, Lockn' is one of them.

Thank you

First off, welcome to the forums! Great to have you. Second, I'm very interested in hearing your plans for your US trip! I'd love to hear about what other stops you plan to make. Maybe we can make some suggestions!

Basically the idea to come to the US is as I said some good music, but, we all know that it's not a cheap hobby, so I do it in parts.
I gonna catch Phish in nTelos and MPP. back to my family in NJ and then Phish Dick's -> Lockn' . I can't have it all , I don't have the budget foe more than this.

Franklin's Tower Long Distance Runner Hey hey, hey!, come right away, Come and join the party every day! Posts: 269	A totally outsider needs some help Jun 28, 2014 6:23:52 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Franklin's Tower on Jun 28, 2014 6:23:52 GMT -5 While your in Jersey, you may want to think about seeing Umphrey's McGee at the Tower Theater in Philadelphia, Saturday August 9th. All seating is general admission for ~$40.

coldrainandsnow Long Distance Runner Posts: 294 If I could add one artist to the 2023 lineup: Leftover Salmon - they are not booked on those dates!	A totally outsider needs some help Jun 28, 2014 11:33:39 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by coldrainandsnow on Jun 28, 2014 11:33:39 GMT -5 Also catch Yonder Mountain String Band in Charlottesville on Aug 31. They have several show dates in neighboring states, too, just before LockN. www.yondermountain.com/tour/

pedro Guest	A totally outsider needs some help Aug 13, 2014 18:03:10 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by pedro on Aug 13, 2014 18:03:10 GMT -5 there was a shuttle bus last year from downtown Charlottesville each night to the festival but it doesn't appear to be offered this year, what jackasses

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A totally outsider needs some help Aug 13, 2014 23:24:16 GMT -5 coldrainandsnow likes this

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Post by Dylan on Aug 13, 2014 23:24:16 GMT -5

Jun 27, 2014 17:23:55 GMT -5 ido said:

Jun 27, 2014 17:12:26 GMT -5 Sneake said:

First off, welcome to the forums! Great to have you. Second, I'm very interested in hearing your plans for your US trip! I'd love to hear about what other stops you plan to make. Maybe we can make some suggestions!

Basically the idea to come to the US is as I said some good music, but, we all know that it's not a cheap hobby, so I do it in parts.
I gonna catch Phish in nTelos and MPP. back to my family in NJ and then Phish Dick's -> Lockn' . I can't have it all , I don't have the budget foe more than this.

Step in to the freeezzzzzzzzzzzzzeeeeeeeeeeeerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(translation: MPP night two was so fucking ridiculous)

Last Edit: Aug 13, 2014 23:24:21 GMT -5 by Dylan

A totally outsider needs some help

Post by ido on Jun 27, 2014 8:08:38 GMT -5

Post by southernman on Jun 27, 2014 8:31:48 GMT -5

Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2014 8:42:00 GMT -5

Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2014 8:43:00 GMT -5

Post by ido on Jun 27, 2014 10:45:06 GMT -5

Post by ido on Jun 27, 2014 10:54:33 GMT -5

Post by southernman on Jun 27, 2014 15:21:23 GMT -5

Post by Sneake on Jun 27, 2014 17:12:26 GMT -5

Post by ido on Jun 27, 2014 17:23:55 GMT -5

Post by Franklin's Tower on Jun 28, 2014 6:23:52 GMT -5

Post by coldrainandsnow on Jun 28, 2014 11:33:39 GMT -5

Post by pedro on Aug 13, 2014 18:03:10 GMT -5

Post by Dylan on Aug 13, 2014 23:24:16 GMT -5