Tailgating at BMO Field

[PullTogether73]

A 100% markup for beer sounds reasonable enough for Canadian sensibilities, so I'll predict a $4.00 price on "beer". So what if you don't like beer, will they offer wine, coolers, hard drinks and Bud, for example?

Bud isn't a beer?

[T-Bone]

Bud isn't a beer?

No, it's the "King of Beers."

[AngeloV]

Bud isn't a beer?

Does nobody on here get humour?

I find myself in the rare position of giving props to Invader. That was funny.

[T-Bone]

Does nobody on here get humour?

Humour is subjective. My previous post was a joke in case that wasn't clear.

[AngeloV]

Humour is subjective. My previous post was a joke in case that wasn't clear.

Funny, I don't recall responding to your previous post.

[T-Bone]

Funny, I don't recall responding to your previous post.

I wasn't implying you didn't get that my post was a joke or that you were replying to me. My main point was, humour is subjective. Also the written word has limitations when it comes to humour. As Double Dare pointed out "It's all in the delivery." but that can be difficult to catch in written form.

[AngeloV]

I wasn't implying you didn't get that my post was a joke or that you were replying to me. My main point was, humour is subjective. Also the written word has limitations when it comes to humour. As Double Dare pointed out "It's all in the delivery." but that can be difficult to catch in written form.

Good point. Maybe we should put it to a vote. Do you want to contact other members, or shall I?

[Double Dare]

As Double Dare pointed out "It's all in the delivery." but that can be difficult to catch in written form.

Not a truer word spoken (written).

[PullTogether73]

Does nobody on here get humour?

I find myself in the rare position of giving props to Invader. That was funny.

If it didn't have an upper case "B", I would have gotten it.
As written, no.

[argofan81]

I just received the following email from the Argos about tailgating:

"We are thrilled to announce to you that we are bringing tailgating to every home game at BMO Field this year.

We are making the announcement official later today at a media event, but wanted you to hear it from us first.

For every game this year, we will have a tailgate area at Ontario Place with a minimum of 250 parking spots. This has the potential to expand by hundreds of additional parking spots at Ontario Place, and across the street at Exhibition Place, for certain games depending on what other events are happening on the grounds.

In this licensed tailgate area, fans will be able to park their cars, bring their own charcoal and propane BBQs and prepare their own food, purchase ice cold beer for $4 each, play games and socialize with other season seat holders and fans.

Beyond that the experience, atmosphere and traditions are left entirely up to you to create.

Starting this FRIDAY, JUNE 3 at 10:00am we are pleased to offer our valued season seat holders an exclusive opportunity to purchase parking spots in the tailgate area.Further details on how to purchase parking spots in the tailgate area will be shared via email shortly.

The parking spots will be sold in full regular season passes at Ontario Place and a half-season passes at Exhibition Place. The pre-season game will be sold separately.

Parking spots will be sold with a $5 premium on normal event parking rates for a total of $30 at Ontario Place and $35 Exhibition Place.

Argos Tailgate 101

• Minimum of 250 parking spots in a licensed area at Ontario Place Lot #1 for every game
• Hundreds of additional parking spots may become available at Ontario Place and Exhibition Place for certain games (depending on other events on site)
• Beer will be sold in the licensed area for $4.00 each
• Other beverages, like coolers, will also be made available
• Fans are not permitted to bring their own alcohol due to provincial liquor regulations
• Propane and charcoal BBQs will be permitted. Propane tanks can be no larger than 20 lbs
• The designated tailgating parking lots will open at least three hours prior to kickoff
• Parking spots will be sold with a $5.00 premium on normal event parking rates - $30 at Ontario Place and $35 Exhibition Place and will need to be purchased in advance as part of a season pass (at Ontario Place) or half-season pass (at Exhibition Place)
• Season seat holders will have the first opportunity to purchase tailgating parking spots
• A limited number of parking spots will be reserved for sale to the general public during the week leading up to the game
• As additional parking spots become available for certain games, season seat holders will have the first opportunity to purchase spots

We will be making a limited number of tailgating parking spots available for the pre-season game against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Saturday, June 11. Parking spots for this game will be sold individually and will also be offered exclusive to you, our season seat holders, on Friday, June 3 at 10am.

Exhibition Place Schedule (Half-Season Tailgate Parking Pass)

Thursday, June 23 Hamilton Tiger-Cats (Home Opener)
Monday, July 25 Montreal Alouettes
Sunday, Sept 11 Hamilton Tiger-Cats (Labour Day Rematch)
Monday, Oct 10 Calgary Stampeders (Thanksgiving Monday)
Saturday, Oct 15 Saskatchewan Roughriderss"

[Double Dare]

Bud isn't a beer?

No, it's donkey piss. Ha, ha.

[Neely2005]

Just an FYI Canadian Tire has a portable propane BBQ on special for $24.99 (50% off) and a folding table for $39.99 ($20 off).

[Neely2005]

Just an FYI Canadian Tire has a portable propane BBQ on special for $24.99 (50% off) and a folding table for $39.99 ($20 off).

Canadian Tire has a bigger portable propane BBQ on sale for $39.99 (50% off) this weekend.

Home Depot has a 4 Pack of 1 pound propane cylinders on sale for $14.99.

[Neely2005]

TravelPatB posted this on the CFL Forum:

Here is the reply from Argos Client Services.

Pat,

We anticipate that the cars parking in the tailgate area will be full of fans and therefore we will not have the capacity to allow fans to enter on foot. We strongly encourage anyone parking in the tailgate to ensure they pick up any fans they are meeting before entering. If our capacity permits, we will allow fans on foot to enter the tailgate area during the last hour before the game.

We are also working on a pre-game festival that will be accessible for anyone with a game ticket. Details about this will be made prior to our home opener.

Argonauts Client Services

How are they going to enforce this? There are public pedestrian bridges going to the Ontario Place Parking Lots and a Public Bike and Walking Path running along the edge of the Parking Lots.

The main tailgate is at Ontario Place Parking Lot # 1:

http://www.ontarioplace.com/sites/de...ce-parking.pdf

[Jayahre]

TravelPatB posted this on the CFL Forum:

Here is the reply from Argos Client Services.



How are they going to enforce this? There are public pedestrian bridges going to the Ontario Place Parking Lots and a Public Bike and Walking Path running along the edge of the Parking Lots.

The main tailgate is at Ontario Place Parking Lot # 1:

http://www.ontarioplace.com/sites/de...ce-parking.pdf

They will enforce it like they do when the Ex is on - steel barriers and security

[Neely2005]

They will enforce it like they do when the Ex is on - steel barriers and security

They do that to keep people from getting into the CNE for free. Seems like a pretty expensive solution when you need a Ticket to get into BMO Field.

[Neely2005]

In case anyone else was wondering I Emailed Client Services and kids Are allowed in the licensed area of the Tailgate. (Obviously they won't be able to purchase alcohol)

[AngeloV]

In case anyone else was wondering I Emailed Client Services and kids Are allowed in the licensed area of the Tailgate. (Obviously they won't be able to purchase alcohol)

That's what their irresponsible parents are for.

[argofan81]

I purchased tailgating for the pre-season game to check it out and then I will make my decision about the rest of the year. Speaking of which, does anybody know if the order confirmation for the purchase is all that is needed to get in to the tailgate?

[Rich]

I purchased tailgating for the pre-season game to check it out and then I will make my decision about the rest of the year. Speaking of which, does anybody know if the order confirmation for the purchase is all that is needed to get in to the tailgate?

I'm pretty sure they said they would email print-at-home tickets for the tailgates.