*** Official Deer Creek 2018 ***

[chadizzy1]

Originally Posted by dontdrink36

Why not camp?

I don't have any gear anymore. By the time I buy all the stuff I would need it would cost as much as a hotel.

[dontdrink36]

Originally Posted by chadizzy1

I don't have any gear anymore. By the time I buy all the stuff I would need it would cost as much as a hotel.

That's a pretty good reason!

[AlexK79]

Originally Posted by bolstad79

Anything a first timer needs to know, coming from Minnesota. What are some things I need to see? Thanks for any advice.

I booked a hotel at embassy suites a mile from the venue.

There really isn't much to see or do in the area near the venue. Downtown Indy is nice with plenty of bars, restaurants, breweries, etc. There's a cool riverwalk type area. IMO there really isn't much as far as "OMG you HAVE to do XXX while you're in Indianapolis," but a local can probably give better recommendations.

I actually booked that same Embassy Suites just to have a room on standby, but will probably end up camping.

[AlexK79]

Originally Posted by chadizzy1

I don't have any gear anymore. By the time I buy all the stuff I would need it would cost as much as a hotel.

Except then you can re-use that gear every time.

[ISawTheBridge10]

I'm not sure about downtown Indy, but I'm positive Noblesville has plenty of screen door factories that offer daily tours.

Originally Posted by bolstad79

Anything a first timer needs to know, coming from Minnesota. What are some things I need to see? Thanks for any advice.

I booked a hotel at embassy suites a mile from the venue.

[chadizzy1]

Any good breweries in Indy? I've never been, so I'm trying to find some fun stuff to do.

[OneLove41]

First time making the trip. Very much looking forward to it. I will be staying in downtown Indianapolis, a city I’ve never been to. So what are the do’s and don’ts? Hows traffic? How long does it take typically to get from downtown Indianapolis to the venue? Indy seems like a cool place to spend a long weekend. Want to make the most of it

[ramiro24]

Originally Posted by chadizzy1

Any good breweries in Indy? I've never been, so I'm trying to find some fun stuff to do.

Black Acre is a start and my personal favorite but its more on the east side of town but worth checking and close to the highway to head up to the venue at least.

Downtown i would put Metazoa on the top list. Sun King is the big popular brewery although i am not a fan of it but thats just my personal opinion.

There are a ton more but that is a small sample starting point.

[Klize17]

Originally Posted by chadizzy1

Any good breweries in Indy? I've never been, so I'm trying to find some fun stuff to do.

Plenty. Kevin(MyersK) is your man for that, but Sun King, Black Acre, Brew Link, Fountain Square are all some of my favorites back home.

[SmoothD41]

Daredevil in Speedway is another good one, and you can tie in a visit to IMS while you're at it.

[MtSkier]

Sup. Creek is gonna be it for us this year. #budgetlife

[morecornbread!!]

Originally Posted by SmoothD41

Daredevil in Speedway is another good one, and you can tie in a visit to IMS while you're at it.

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway tour is awesome. We did that the first time we were in Indy and it was worth it. Kissing the bricks was awesome!

[Jackkvistad]

Originally Posted by morecornbread!!

Would love to meet you once we get inside the amphitheater! If you get lawn tickets let me know and we can meet up!

Looks like we can meet up inside the northerly show too the weekend before! I’ll be in touch

[IndyDMB]

Originally Posted by MtSkier

Sup. Creek is gonna be it for us this year. #budgetlife

You've chosen wisely.

[MtSkier]

Originally Posted by SmoothD41

Daredevil in Speedway is another good one, and you can tie in a visit to IMS while you're at it.

I might try and visit daredevil or black acre this year. Daredevil has looked awesome.

[MtSkier]

Originally Posted by IndyDMB

You've chosen wisely.

If alpine was happening I might consider 4 only because this is the 10 year anniversary of my first show. (Alpine n2 08). But the Chicago venue sucks, so that makes it easy. Plus I can lawn comfortably at least one night.

[IndyDMB]

Daredevil's Lift Off is nice.

[MtSkier]

Originally Posted by IndyDMB

Daredevil's Lift Off is nice.

The new double dry hopped hazy stuff has looked great as well.

[IndyDMB]

Originally Posted by MtSkier

If alpine was happening I might consider 4 only because this is the 10 year anniversary of my first show. (Alpine n2 08). But the Chicago venue sucks, so that makes it easy. Plus I can lawn comfortably at least one night.

Alpine not being 35K crazies just makes it not the same for me. It is just another venue to me personally now.

[bamashane1975]

Coming up from Bama.....with Sleepy Bear confirmed! Can't wait.

[bethandjohn824]

Originally Posted by bamashane1975

Coming up from Bama.....with Sleepy Bear confirmed! Can't wait.

Try to get up early...one year the wife and I had reservations and told us they were full when we got down there...they directed us to what they called "Sleepy Bear II" which was like someones house and behind a barn

[jmc419]

Originally Posted by Jackkvistad

Staying at sleepy bear solo. Not many of my 22-23 year old friends are interested in a 6 hour road trip to see a band they hardly know. Would love to get together with some people from the thread!

I'm hoping to be there too.

Originally Posted by bethandjohn824

Try to get up early...one year the wife and I had reservations and told us they were full when we got down there...they directed us to what they called "Sleepy Bear II" which was like someones house and behind a barn

What day and time did you show up?

The day of the first concert mid-day?

[bethandjohn824]

Yeah, we left late for some reason and ended up getting there probably at 3 or 4

[bolstad79]

Any one know why Deer Creek is coming up on the ticket master web page?

[matthewcaley]

Anyone been to Close-By campground?

[jmc419]

Originally Posted by bolstad79

Any one know why Deer Creek is coming up on the ticket master web page?

I don't see it either. Maybe due to the name change?

Never been to close by either. Just dead creek camp.

[morecornbread!!]

Originally Posted by Jackkvistad

Looks like we can meet up inside the northerly show too the weekend before! I’ll be in touch

I won't be there this year! I hit it up last year for D&T, but only doing Deer Creek this year! #babydue #budgetlife

[Klize17]

Originally Posted by matthewcaley

Anyone been to Close-By campground?

I stayed at Close-By for 4-5 years in a row. Always had a good time but that was during my younger years. There are some great spots by the trees and plenty of room.

[matthewcaley]

Originally Posted by Klize17

I stayed at Close-By for 4-5 years in a row. Always had a good time but that was during my younger years. There are some great spots by the trees and plenty of room.

Shuttle, bonfires? Is it pretty lax? I heard they have spaghetti?

[Klize17]

Originally Posted by matthewcaley

Shuttle, bonfires? Is it pretty lax? I heard they have spaghetti?

Yes, they do have a shuttle. I believe two bucks each way. Yeah it is laxed. I believe they always have a community fire. Personal had to be in a metal pit. Free Spaghetti on Saturday night after the show.