Indiana State Fairgrounds Parking Rate Increase

[r3126]

Just saw in the morning Star that the Fair Commission has raised the price for parking from $5.00 to $8.00 effective 1 Jan. Sorry if this is a dupe. I used the search to look for like posts.

 

[CampingJosh]

Yeah, I was there last night for the hockey game. A 60% increase overnight is pretty steep, but what can you do?

 

[snorko]

It was mentioned in the January 1500 thread. Sucks to be sure but it is an effective monopoly.

 

[GNRPowdeR]

Best way to express our displeasure is to voice it to the Board, park off site and walk, and / or stop showing up to their events.

 

[Backpacker]

Some times there is parking across 38th street . Anyone know if the fee is the same as inside the fence?

 

[DanVoils]

Some times there is parking across 38th street . Anyone know if the fee is the same as inside the fence?

Yes as the Fairgrounds own it too.

 

[Backpacker]

Thanks Dan.

 

[CampingJosh]

park off site and walk

I always think about doing this, but then I never do it. If I buy a long gun, I want to take it out to the car rather than carry it around all day.

Of course, I've yet to actually buy a long gun at the 1500 despite attending probably 20 times now. But I'm kind of looking for one this time!

 

[bwframe]

Is vehicle security guaranteed? Used to be an issue with car break in theft on the fairground lots.

 

[nad63]

Is vehicle security guaranteed? Used to be an issue with car break in theft on the fairground lots.

No absolutely not, whether in the event lots or adjacent streets. Best bet is to park close to entrance where they are letting you in/taking money.
All usual precautions apply. Don’t leave valuables in plain site...
$8 is still cheap compared to other venues/states and gas prices are below $2/gal.
Bottom line is go, park sensibly, enjoy the show. Maybe you will find that deal or meet your long lost sibling you never knew you had!
Pro tip: Don’t bath or clean your teeth. Eat beans &/or Whitecastle the day before attending.
See you there

 

[Hop]

INGO car pool!

 

[stormryder]

INGO car pool!

Anyone own a School Bus?
Meet somewhere, load up and pay one price.

 

[Redlinetoys]

I like the school bus idea!

parking outside and hiking in would be an extremely poor idea in this neighborhood. For those that don’t know the neighborhood, don’t even think about it.

 

[frenchiectfd2203]

I’m heading to motorcycle expo Sunday and not happy about the rising price for parking, hopefully the marked car I’m going in negates the charge, I seriously doubt it though. But a bus is a spectacular idea.!!

 

[Hop]

Would they charge an Uber for dropping off someone at the door?

Using Tapatalk to annoy my INGO buddies cameramonkey & churchmouse. Hi!

 

[frenchiectfd2203]

Would they charge an Uber for dropping off someone at the door?

Using Tapatalk to annoy my INGO buddies cameramonkey & churchmouse. Hi!

Maybe drop you off at the gate and walk in. But the door you still have to pass the gate keepers..

 

[BJones]

There are a lot of other venues available now that were not available years ago when the 1500 started. I guess they are not going to think about another location until attendance falls.

 

[rotag84]

Thanks for reminding one of reasons I no longer go to these shows.

 

[eldirector]

Remember, the IAC changed a bit ago, and it is now against "code" to carry a firearm AT ALL on State fairgrounds property, unless said firearm is for sale/trade.

While the Fair Board still wants the revenue from the gun shows, they have made it clear that LTCH holders are not welcome at other events.

Yeah, yeah, "concealed means concealed".

 

[Herr Vogel]

and it is now against "code" to carry a firearm AT ALL on State fairgrounds property, unless said firearm is for sale/trade.

I'm off to put an ad on Armslist.
For Sale: My Carry Gun. $1,000,000 OBO. Will meet at Indiana State Fairgrounds. No lowballers, I know what I have.