Darkness Day 2012... No camping out?

I think we just can't camp out before 6pm is what they are saying

 

Yeah I have been waiting for a clarification. Either which way it is gonna be a beer filled good time, hopefully.

 

Ya I think I heard just no camping before six because of the surrounding businesses

 

I'm sure an announcement will be made concerning camping.

 

I believe what I had heard from a descent source is, they are gonna allow you to have chairs and such, but no tents at all.

 

what about fire pits?

 

Either way, as long as chairs and tables are allowed it'll be a great show regardless. Fire pits would be nice too.

 

I think there will be some clarification posted on their website week prior to the event....which makes it kind of tough for the out-of-towners...

 

I emailed the brewery and they replied saying more information will be released tomorrow on their facebook page and website. I'm curious about the tent situation too.

 

Good luck guys, hope its a blast

 

Don't plan on camping; I'm not saying you won't be able to, just don't plan on it.

 

I'm planning on it. If you camp out you better bring at least seven or eight layers of sleeping bag & blankets.

 

or just be fat and very warm to begin with

 

I dont much care if they allow tents, but I really hope I can bring a canopy. They were a life saver at Dark Lord Day with the downpour. Either way I am there overnight

 

canopy should be just fine, it would be up on the street right? We spoke to Omar briefly at ABR about this and he seemed to be OK with anything that is on the street. I'm assuming the reason they don't want tents/camping this year is because it's a problem once people leave the street and go onto other company property. That and they are probably anticipating yet again, a record number of people to attend the event.

 

Thrre is all also a liability issue with people camping in the businesses yard.

 

There is no liability issue - it would fall into the same area as a homeless individual sleeping in the doorway of a company. As long as the company doesn't post a sign or provide anything in writting allowing individuals to use their business yard - you are technically their against the law. Here is the problem - there is no way to stop people from camping out besides canceling the event.

I always laugh about the canopy issue - I'm bring one that has four walls, so what is the difference between that and a tent? The problem is people need to pay attention to signs, take the tents down earlier, and not make a mess! In my opinion Darkness Day will be interesting this year because Ebay is nolonger driving the secondary market. If I had to guess, there will be a few hundred people more as compared to last year.

 

it is more of a respect to the businesses around than anything I would imagine.

 

From their Facebook page today

Darkness Day 2012 is Near!
On Saturday, October 27, from 11am–6pm, Surly Nation will storm the brewery gates to spend the afternoon at the brewery, drinking great beer, eating great food, and listening to great live music.

• Beer: The usuals, plus limited releases and casks, will be poured throughout the afternoon. Beer tokens are $4. Casks and Darkness will be 8 oz. pours, all others will be 12 oz. pours.
• Food trucks: Chef Shack, Natedogs, Barrio, Groveland Confections, Caribou Coffee, and more TBA will be serving all afternoon.
• Live Music: God Came From Space, We Are Legion, Wolvhammer, and Powermad (our head brewer Todd Haug's band). Set times TBA.

Darkness swag, featuring 2012 Darkness art by Brent Schoonover, will be available for purchase.

Darkness Bottles: 1200 wristbands for Darkness bottles will be handed out prior to the event. Darkness bottles are $18 each, CASH ONLY, with a limit of 6 bottles per wristband. Extra bottles will be available for purchase later in the afternoon. Darkness wristbands will be color-coded. We will be bringing in groups of 150 people at a time. Signs will be posted at the event to let you know when you can enter the building to purchase Darkness. If you miss your allotted time, you will be able to enter later to purchase bottles with any other group.

The Rules:

• Must be 21+ to enter unless accompanied by parent. No tickets needed.
• DON'T SHOW UP BEFORE 3:30 on Friday! Neighboring businesses will still be open and we want to respect their space and employees.
• Any tents/structures that are up during daylight hours will not be allowed.
• We will have volunteers helping with the line overnight. Please follow their direction as they can blackball you from the event if you don’t.
• As always, be safe and arrange a ride or take a taxi home.

Pro Tip:
The event always thins out later in the afternoon. Come on out in the afternoon to enjoy the free bands and the brewery.