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TMS2787 · 01-16-2018, 09:53 AM

June 2.

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somuchtoplay · 01-16-2018, 12:36 PM

Hoping for a good one this year, will likely be the only show I catch in 2018, as this is my "home" venue and we are having our 2nd kid in March. Thankful for the Saturday date!

Spell On Me · 01-16-2018, 12:40 PM

Super stoked. Blossom is my favorite venue out of everywhere I've been.

DC Greg · 01-16-2018, 01:28 PM

On a Saturday again this year. Pretty pumped about that. Love this venue. I think this will be my first stop of the tour!

lilant420 · 01-16-2018, 05:16 PM

Already in the pit line!

grizabella · 01-16-2018, 11:08 PM

I love this venue! Hope to get confirmed. Good luck everyone!

Chrisdar1 · 01-17-2018, 10:00 AM

Where do you guys stay? I remember we stayed at the Staybridge Suites back in 2016. Wondered if there's better alternatives...

Spell On Me · 01-17-2018, 10:04 AM

We usually stay at the Hampton Inn in Stow. Pretty easy in and out and close to the venue. We check in, drop off our stuff and head over to Brubaker's for some pre-tailgating before the lots open.

sledgehammer23 · 01-17-2018, 10:20 AM

Im going to try out Blossom this year for the first time. Is there camping anywhere close to the venue or is hotel the only way to go??

UrsadonDMB · 01-17-2018, 09:46 PM

Making my first trip to Blossom, excited to finally see this place!!

Chrisdar1 · 01-18-2018, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Spell On Me

We usually stay at the Hampton Inn in Stow. Pretty easy in and out and close to the venue. We check in, drop off our stuff and head over to Brubaker's for some pre-tailgating before the lots open.

Booked a room at Home2Suites. Probably see you at Brubakers!

fryer98 · 01-18-2018, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Chrisdar1

Booked a room at Home2Suites. Probably see you at Brubakers!

I booked there as well.

somuchtoplay · 01-18-2018, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by sledgehammer23

Im going to try out Blossom this year for the first time. Is there camping anywhere close to the venue or is hotel the only way to go??

Camping is not ideal for Blossom, especially if you plan on drinking at the show. Most campgrounds would require a decent drive from Blossom. Hotels are by far the easier option.

Spell On Me · 01-18-2018, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by fryer98

I booked there as well.

There goes the neighborhood.

MidwestGirl · 01-18-2018, 11:37 AM

Thinking about checking out Blossom for the first time this year.

Tips on where to stay, what the tailgate is like?

Spell On Me · 01-18-2018, 11:43 AM

There are few places close to the venue. We stay at the Hampton Inn in Stowe. Things fill up pretty quick though. Tailgating is always a great time. As long as you're cool nobody bothers you. There is supposed to be no grilling, but if you make it quick you may get away with it. I recommend the VIP lots for parking if you can get in. Otherwise you're out in a field and it's quite a hike to get in. Also, if it rains there's a good chance you can get stuck.

alpinevally · 01-18-2018, 12:36 PM

First time heading to Blossom too, staying at Home2Suites. Anyone think this will be a tough ticket? Can't decide between Deer Creek N2 and Blossom for priority choice with the Warehouse.

Also, for those who have been before, is full tailgating allowed or is it more have a drink by your car and head into the venue?

Spell On Me · 01-18-2018, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alpinevally

First time heading to Blossom too, staying at Home2Suites. Anyone think this will be a tough ticket? Can't decide between Deer Creek N2 and Blossom for priority choice with the Warehouse.

Also, for those who have been before, is full tailgating allowed or is it more have a drink by your car and head into the venue?

Probably tougher than normal since it's usually a mid week show. Like I said tailgating is awesome. Very laid back. As long as you're not being a jerk and keep everything cool, no problem. No grilling is allowed, but I've seen people get away with it.

Probably will be at Brubaker's Pub prior to the lots opening for some pre-tailgate celebration.

podiumboy · 01-18-2018, 02:17 PM

About 12 years ago I went to Blossom for Tom Petty, and the tailgating was off the hook! It was so much fun! I never really saw a great tailgating scene there otherwise.

In 2013 for DMB we tried tailgating, but one of the friends I was with is a cop, and he was kind of being a dick about it. Obviously we were out of his jurisdiction, and not breaking the law, but it was obvious that he was no longer a fun person to go to concerts with.

Can't wait to go back there again... my favorite concert venue!! I only wish DMB would play here in late September. I saw REM and Oasis there years ago and both shows were on perfectly crisp early fall evenings. Blossom during the fall is the best!

MiniFlynny34 · 01-18-2018, 09:04 PM

Thinking of making the trip down with a buddy for this one.

Went to Green Day last year and loved it.

somuchtoplay · 01-19-2018, 05:56 AM

Without a parking pass, plan on walking at least a half mile from car to seat. Tailgating is fine as long as you don't look underage and aren't being an asshole (don't set up a beer pong table in the lot). If you are discreet, you will face no problems. Security has tightened up in the past couple years, so do not wait too long to go inside, as they wand everyone now, and you could risk missing early songs.

raven rr · 01-20-2018, 10:04 AM

Warehouse tix have been not good the past few years... multiple accounts all getting rear pavilion. hoping this year is better.

Can't wait!

milry62 · 01-20-2018, 04:54 PM

My birthday! Hoping for pit this year

magnumdan · 01-21-2018, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by raven rr

Warehouse tix have been not good the past few years... multiple accounts all getting rear pavilion. hoping this year is better.

Can't wait!

Yeah it’s been weird my tickets on my ‘03 account have been better than my wife’s ‘00 account.

dklein · 01-22-2018, 02:20 PM

Thinking about going to Blossom for the first time. So it looks like this venue is about 45 minutes from Cleveland and 23 minutes from Akron. Is anything a "must do" in Cleveland or Akron if I'm hanging out there the day before the show? Thanks!

jkstanggt · 01-23-2018, 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chrisdar1

Booked a room at Home2Suites. Probably see you at Brubakers!

Booked same place. Which Brubakers?

RiotAct · 01-23-2018, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by dklein

Thinking about going to Blossom for the first time. So it looks like this venue is about 45 minutes from Cleveland and 23 minutes from Akron. Is anything a "must do" in Cleveland or Akron if I'm hanging out there the day before the show? Thanks!

Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame!

Also, the Pro Football Hall of Fame is in Canton, about 20 miles south of Akron.

somuchtoplay · 01-23-2018, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by dklein

Thinking about going to Blossom for the first time. So it looks like this venue is about 45 minutes from Cleveland and 23 minutes from Akron. Is anything a "must do" in Cleveland or Akron if I'm hanging out there the day before the show? Thanks!

If you have a whole day, there is a lot to do, depending on what you like and what the weather is like. Rock Hall is cool, but wouldn't spend too much time there. Football HOF is cool, but in Canton away from a lot of other things. The Indians are out of town this weekend, so that's a bust if you are a baseball fan. Ohio City has a pretty awesome brewery scene if you are a beer guy. Melt Bar & Grilled is a great way to get a taste of Cleveland. The Cuyahoga Valley National Park is a must do and it is very close to Blossom. Cedar Point is only an hour and a half away from Blossom if that is up your alley.

dklein · 01-23-2018, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by RiotAct

Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame!

Also, the Pro Football Hall of Fame is in Canton, about 20 miles south of Akron.

Pro football hall of fame sounds good. Thanks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by somuchtoplay

If you have a whole day, there is a lot to do, depending on what you like and what the weather is like. Rock Hall is cool, but wouldn't spend too much time there. Football HOF is cool, but in Canton away from a lot of other things. The Indians are out of town this weekend, so that's a bust if you are a baseball fan. Ohio City has a pretty awesome brewery scene if you are a beer guy. Melt Bar & Grilled is a great way to get a taste of Cleveland. The Cuyahoga Valley National Park is a must do and it is very close to Blossom. Cedar Point is only an hour and a half away from Blossom if that is up your alley.

I didn't know there was a national park nearby. Might have to check that out as I'm a big hiking fan. Thanks.

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jrkarger · 01-24-2018, 05:31 AM

If you venture up to Cleveland the Great Lakes brewery is worth checking out.

Anyway... see yinz at the winking lizard

01-16-2018, 09:53 AM	#1
TMS2787 Gravedigger Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Akron, Ohio, USA Posts: 3,103 Shows Seen: 32 DMB Hub Stubs: 11 My Tour Central Stats	*Official Blossom 2018* June 2. : __________________ COVID-19, or: I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Setlist.

01-16-2018, 12:36 PM	#2
somuchtoplay Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Stow, OH Posts: 1,175 Shows Seen: 40 DMB Hub Stubs: 14 My Tour Central Stats	Re: *Official Blossom 2018* Hoping for a good one this year, will likely be the only show I catch in 2018, as this is my "home" venue and we are having our 2nd kid in March. Thankful for the Saturday date!

01-16-2018, 12:40 PM	#3
Spell On Me Made To Be Played Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 17,814 Shows Seen: 38 DMB Hub Stubs: 12 My Tour Central Stats	Re: *Official Blossom 2018* Super stoked. Blossom is my favorite venue out of everywhere I've been.

01-16-2018, 01:28 PM	#4
DC Greg Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Burke, VA Posts: 938 Shows Seen: 30 DMB Hub Stubs: 6 My Tour Central Stats	Re: *Official Blossom 2018* On a Saturday again this year. Pretty pumped about that. Love this venue. I think this will be my first stop of the tour!

01-16-2018, 05:16 PM	#5
lilant420 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 4,639 Shows Seen: 99 DMB Hub Stubs: 29 My Tour Central Stats	Re: *Official Blossom 2018* Already in the pit line!

01-16-2018, 11:08 PM	#6
grizabella Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 162 Shows Seen: 26 DMB Hub Stubs: 11 My Tour Central Stats	Re: *Official Blossom 2018* I love this venue! Hope to get confirmed. Good luck everyone!

01-17-2018, 10:00 AM	#7
Chrisdar1 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 315 Shows Seen: 70 DMB Hub Stubs: 20 My Tour Central Stats	Re: *Official Blossom 2018* Where do you guys stay? I remember we stayed at the Staybridge Suites back in 2016. Wondered if there's better alternatives... __________________ - Chris

01-17-2018, 10:04 AM	#8
Spell On Me Made To Be Played Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 17,814 Shows Seen: 38 DMB Hub Stubs: 12 My Tour Central Stats	Re: *Official Blossom 2018* We usually stay at the Hampton Inn in Stow. Pretty easy in and out and close to the venue. We check in, drop off our stuff and head over to Brubaker's for some pre-tailgating before the lots open.

01-17-2018, 10:20 AM	#9
sledgehammer23 Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 9 Shows Seen: 57 DMB Hub Stubs: 19 My Tour Central Stats	Re: *Official Blossom 2018* Im going to try out Blossom this year for the first time. Is there camping anywhere close to the venue or is hotel the only way to go??

01-17-2018, 09:46 PM	#10
UrsadonDMB Mr. A-B Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nashville Posts: 4,547 Shows Seen: 114 DMB Hub Stubs: 31 My Tour Central Stats	Re: *Official Blossom 2018* Making my first trip to Blossom, excited to finally see this place!! __________________ 2023: Woodlands, Dallas, Nashville, Chicago x2, SPAC x2, Gorge x3, D&T Farm Aid, Cville x2, MSG x2 2024: D&T Mexico x3, West Palm Beach x2, Alpine x2, SPAC x2, Gorge x3, Bourbon and Beyond, Pilgrimage My Instagram My Almanac

01-18-2018, 11:37 AM	#15
MidwestGirl Chicago ----> Michigan Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarkston, MI Posts: 11,333 Shows Seen: 144 DMB Hub Stubs: 33 My Tour Central Stats	Re: *Official Blossom 2018* Thinking about checking out Blossom for the first time this year. Tips on where to stay, what the tailgate is like? __________________ Cheryl D+T Mexico 2023 \| Texas \| Charleston \| Pine Knob \| Chicago \| Gorge D+T Mexico FB Group GORGE FAQ GORGE Roster

01-18-2018, 11:43 AM	#16
Spell On Me Made To Be Played Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 17,814 Shows Seen: 38 DMB Hub Stubs: 12 My Tour Central Stats	Re: *Official Blossom 2018* There are few places close to the venue. We stay at the Hampton Inn in Stowe. Things fill up pretty quick though. Tailgating is always a great time. As long as you're cool nobody bothers you. There is supposed to be no grilling, but if you make it quick you may get away with it. I recommend the VIP lots for parking if you can get in. Otherwise you're out in a field and it's quite a hike to get in. Also, if it rains there's a good chance you can get stuck.

01-18-2018, 12:36 PM	#17
alpinevally Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Marion, Iowa Posts: 165 Shows Seen: 78 DMB Hub Stubs: 21 My Tour Central Stats	Re: *Official Blossom 2018* First time heading to Blossom too, staying at Home2Suites. Anyone think this will be a tough ticket? Can't decide between Deer Creek N2 and Blossom for priority choice with the Warehouse. Also, for those who have been before, is full tailgating allowed or is it more have a drink by your car and head into the venue? __________________ 2023-Charleston, Deer Creek, Chicago

01-18-2018, 02:17 PM	#19
podiumboy Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,286 Shows Seen: 20 DMB Hub Stubs: 9 My Tour Central Stats	Re: *Official Blossom 2018* About 12 years ago I went to Blossom for Tom Petty, and the tailgating was off the hook! It was so much fun! I never really saw a great tailgating scene there otherwise. In 2013 for DMB we tried tailgating, but one of the friends I was with is a cop, and he was kind of being a dick about it. Obviously we were out of his jurisdiction, and not breaking the law, but it was obvious that he was no longer a fun person to go to concerts with. Can't wait to go back there again... my favorite concert venue!! I only wish DMB would play here in late September. I saw REM and Oasis there years ago and both shows were on perfectly crisp early fall evenings. Blossom during the fall is the best! Last edited by podiumboy; 01-18-2018 at 02:19 PM.

01-18-2018, 09:04 PM	#20
MiniFlynny34 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Detroit Posts: 5,458 Shows Seen: 67 DMB Hub Stubs: 20 My Tour Central Stats	Re: *Official Blossom 2018* Thinking of making the trip down with a buddy for this one. Went to Green Day last year and loved it. __________________ GO GREEN 2024: Alpine x2, Deer Creek x2, Gorge x3, Ocean's Calling

01-19-2018, 05:56 AM	#21
somuchtoplay Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Stow, OH Posts: 1,175 Shows Seen: 40 DMB Hub Stubs: 14 My Tour Central Stats	Re: *Official Blossom 2018* Without a parking pass, plan on walking at least a half mile from car to seat. Tailgating is fine as long as you don't look underage and aren't being an asshole (don't set up a beer pong table in the lot). If you are discreet, you will face no problems. Security has tightened up in the past couple years, so do not wait too long to go inside, as they wand everyone now, and you could risk missing early songs.

01-20-2018, 10:04 AM	#22
raven rr summer tour :woot Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Bay Village Posts: 4,539 Shows Seen: 98 DMB Hub Stubs: 23 My Tour Central Stats	Re: *Official Blossom 2018* Warehouse tix have been not good the past few years... multiple accounts all getting rear pavilion. hoping this year is better. Can't wait! __________________ "What foolish things sober men can say and do in the name of sound policy!" - Krugman

01-20-2018, 04:54 PM	#23
milry62 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Kissimmee, Florida Posts: 158 Shows Seen: 19 DMB Hub Stubs: 7 My Tour Central Stats	Re: *Official Blossom 2018* My birthday! Hoping for pit this year

01-22-2018, 02:20 PM	#25
dklein DMBfan in TN Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 605 Shows Seen: 30 DMB Hub Stubs: 15 My Tour Central Stats	Re: *Official Blossom 2018* Thinking about going to Blossom for the first time. So it looks like this venue is about 45 minutes from Cleveland and 23 minutes from Akron. Is anything a "must do" in Cleveland or Akron if I'm hanging out there the day before the show? Thanks!

01-24-2018, 05:31 AM	#30
jrkarger Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The Burgh Posts: 6,887 Shows Seen: 55 DMB Hub Stubs: 22 My Tour Central Stats	Re: *Official Blossom 2018* If you venture up to Cleveland the Great Lakes brewery is worth checking out. Anyway... see yinz at the winking lizard __________________ Mia San Mia

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