Label me a stumbler....we used to arrive at 11am (with Gas Grills, Couches,etc.) and make a day of it. We'd BBQ and just people watch all day.

True, it can be bit tough to take if you're just trying to see the show, but for most "ParrotHeads" the entire affair is The Event. Generally you find a laid back group of really friendly people who want to act a little goofy one day a year.

Sadly, the venue in our area changed the rules, only letting ticketholders into the parking lot a few hours before showtime. Tickets are routinely $300+ now....