Great Taste 2015

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  1. jverdo1

    jverdo1 Initiate (0) Apr 5, 2012 Illinois
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    Let's go w math...


    Cost to Drive-In to get Tickets - $50+
    Tickets - $120
    Hotel Downtown Friday & Saturday w. Taxes - $450 - $500
    Parking @Downtown Hotel - $50
    Cost to Drive-In - $50+

    Total before Meals/Speading - $720 - $770
    $250 - $300 can easily be spent on meals & specials taps for the weekend...
     
    #161 jverdo1, Jun 13, 2015
  2. chrisisoutrunning

    chrisisoutrunning Initiate (0) Aug 26, 2014 Wisconsin

    The argument against that would be that there is no need to stay downtown. Which would cut your $450-500 down to $200-250 and completely eliminate your parking cost.

    I can understand your numbers for the other costs, but could argue there are cheaper ways to do all of it. (Lottery/hotel choice eliminating breakfast cost/skipping (or being reasonable at) Great Taste Eve events)

    So yes, it could be $1000 for a couple, but it can be done for much less.

    (The $300-400 for an in town couple is also highly dependent on someone going out to Great Taste Eve events and drinking/eating a lot.)
     
    #162 chrisisoutrunning, Jun 13, 2015
  3. jlsims04

    jlsims04 Initiate (0) Jul 14, 2013 Illinois

    LOL
    Cost to get tickets - 120 + Postage
    Hotel Two Nights - 175 (already booked)
    Gas 50
    Meals -200 (generous)
    Cabs 1 dollar each way

    Im looking at 5-600 total. I get your numbers but you assume the most expensive way possible
     
    #163 jlsims04, Jun 13, 2015
  4. jverdo1

    jverdo1 Initiate (0) Apr 5, 2012 Illinois
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    You know what guy - I hope you enjoy the taste and they increase the price of the tickets so they are always available at the door, lets say $500, maybe $1000 each. Cut the cost any way you want but if you have to argue about ways to make a festival cheaper, your just not getting the point.

    Everyone has that moment where they look at what this craft beer thing has become and it starts to sink in...
     
    #164 jverdo1, Jun 13, 2015
  5. chazmcbro

    chazmcbro Initiate (0) Sep 7, 2010 Wisconsin

    Hey man, you should spend less money and not live your weekend to the way that maximizes your own standard of fun. Boo fun! Boo standards!
     
    #165 chazmcbro, Jun 13, 2015
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  6. jlsims04

    jlsims04 Initiate (0) Jul 14, 2013 Illinois

    Someone had a bad day. Is it because we disagreed with you?
     
    #166 jlsims04, Jun 15, 2015
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  7. djhowell

    djhowell Pundit (917) Apr 1, 2009 Wisconsin

    Guess people are getting a bit antsy.
     
    #167 djhowell, Jun 15, 2015
  8. pacent

    pacent Initiate (0) Jan 9, 2011 Illinois

    Any of you guys know where the best hotel to stay is with the best bottle shares? I've typically only have stayed one night after the event, but am considering coming in on Friday to take part in all the festivities.
     
    #168 pacent, Jun 16, 2015
  9. eyemustard

    eyemustard Initiate (0) Apr 5, 2012 Wisconsin

    Skip the hotel bottle shares. Bring a bike and cruise around Madison to any number of awesome tap takeovers that Friday.
     
    #169 eyemustard, Jun 16, 2015
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  10. GonkDroid

    GonkDroid Devotee (319) Apr 30, 2011 Illinois

    Anybody hear about any pre-parties yet? I know it's early, but I'm excited.
     
    #170 GonkDroid, Jun 17, 2015
  11. jlsims04

    jlsims04 Initiate (0) Jul 14, 2013 Illinois

    Has anyone actually gotten their tickets yet? I sent a money order so I wont see a check cashed.
     
    #171 jlsims04, Jun 17, 2015
  12. djhowell

    djhowell Pundit (917) Apr 1, 2009 Wisconsin

    Check cashed, no tickets yet. I'm sure there'll be plenty of posts on here when they arrive.
     
    #172 djhowell, Jun 17, 2015
  13. chrisisoutrunning

    chrisisoutrunning Initiate (0) Aug 26, 2014 Wisconsin

    From what I remember, they get posted two-three weeks out. Everything will be on the website here: http://greattaste.org/great_taste_eve/
     
    #173 chrisisoutrunning, Jun 17, 2015
  14. jlsims04

    jlsims04 Initiate (0) Jul 14, 2013 Illinois

    I figured but just wanted to double check. Thanks much.
     
    #174 jlsims04, Jun 17, 2015
  15. GonkDroid

    GonkDroid Devotee (319) Apr 30, 2011 Illinois

    Yup I know. The Isthmus usually keeps a running list of each event as well. I was just hoping someone had some good rumors.
     
    #175 GonkDroid, Jun 17, 2015
  16. SudsSavant

    SudsSavant Savant (1,038) Jan 9, 2007 Minnesota
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    Start checking your mailboxes kids, I just confirmed two fancy embossed pieces of paper arrived in mine today!
     
    #176 SudsSavant, Jun 17, 2015
  17. djhowell

    djhowell Pundit (917) Apr 1, 2009 Wisconsin

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    #177 djhowell, Jun 17, 2015
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  18. Ferocious

    Ferocious Pundit (864) Nov 17, 2012 Illinois
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    I received my tickets on Thursday. First time for me.
     
    #178 Ferocious, Jun 21, 2015
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  19. jlsims04

    jlsims04 Initiate (0) Jul 14, 2013 Illinois

    Still waiting on tickets, have most people recieved theirs?
     
    #179 jlsims04, Jun 29, 2015
  20. dirtylou

    dirtylou Grand Pooh-Bah (3,352) May 12, 2005 Oklahoma
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    Dude - you gotta let the resident BA economists teach you these very important lessons. It never gets old :rolling_eyes:
     
    #180 dirtylou, Jul 10, 2015
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