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Great Taste of the Midwest Ticket On-Sale

Discussion in 'Great Lakes' started by Lansman, Apr 29, 2012.

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  1. Lansman

    Lansman Savant (1,104) Mar 19, 2011 Missouri
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    Heading up to Madison this upcoming weekend from Chicago and will be waiting in line for tickets early Sunday morning along with other BAs, I presume.

    Any preference as to where to go? I'm not entirely familiar with the location of some of the liquor stores where tickets will be going on sale, and don't want to be waiting in line in a not-so-great area early in the morning.
     
    #1 Lansman, Apr 29, 2012
  2. Wisconsin

    Wisconsin Initiate (0) Jul 24, 2008 Wisconsin

    It's Madison. Just watch out for some drunk college kids and you should be fine. BTW I believe the Mifflin Street block party takes place on Saturday so that should make things interesting if you're near the university.
     
    #2 Wisconsin, Apr 29, 2012
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  3. GonkDroid

    GonkDroid Devotee (319) Apr 30, 2011 Illinois

    Steve's on University is the place to be. It's right next to a Walgreens and a grocery store that has bathrooms. It's completely safe. I usually get there around 5am and I am always in the first ten or so people.

    Hit up the Great Dane Fitchburg brunch buffet afterwards. I think it runs until 2 and it is the best.
     
    #3 GonkDroid, Apr 30, 2012
  4. dirtylou

    dirtylou Grand Pooh-Bah (3,216) May 12, 2005 Oklahoma
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    Star Liquor is definitely the most enjoyable experience, and a highly desirable location. Willy Street Coop has all sorts of killer food and coffee, lazy janes is just down the street and the Weary Traveller for lunch afterwards.

    I've never waited anywhere else.
     
    #4 dirtylou, Apr 30, 2012
  5. Lansman

    Lansman Savant (1,104) Mar 19, 2011 Missouri
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    Thanks for the info! Looking forward to it, hopefully the weather holds up- any sharing that typically takes place in line?
     
    #5 Lansman, Apr 30, 2012
  6. Mrpickles

    Mrpickles Initiate (0) May 4, 2009 Wisconsin

    It is the most enjoyable experience, but you have never gone anywhere else? Something seems a bit off there.
     
    #6 Mrpickles, Apr 30, 2012
  7. jegross2

    jegross2 Initiate (0) Jan 3, 2010 Illinois

    I CAN POST AGAIN!!!!!

    Breaking my hiatus by proposing a bottle share at a specific location that's selling, preferably Steve's
     
    #7 jegross2, Apr 30, 2012
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  8. xsists

    xsists Initiate (0) Dec 31, 2007 Wisconsin

    I was at Star last year and it was cold and windy. Enjoyable line though. I'll be at Tyranena this year as it is closer to Waukesha, only problem is no beer/alcohol allowed on premise.
     
    #8 xsists, Apr 30, 2012
  9. FlssmrBrewAlum

    FlssmrBrewAlum Initiate (0) Feb 25, 2009 Illinois

    Pretty excited for the trip up and to hang with the Madison crew Sunday morning.
     
    #9 FlssmrBrewAlum, Apr 30, 2012
  10. Lansman

    Lansman Savant (1,104) Mar 19, 2011 Missouri
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    At risk for having the post deleted for not being in the right forum, Chicago BA here willing to engage in some trades while in line with Madison BAs. Just let me know if there is anything in particular you guys are looking for, and I'll bring it up!
     
    #10 Lansman, Apr 30, 2012
  11. jegross2

    jegross2 Initiate (0) Jan 3, 2010 Illinois

    I live right near Steve's on university (I'm off of old university) so anyone who wants to stop by and hve a few ldrinks after or the night before...

    Can't risk open container ticket violation in Madison", however
     
    #11 jegross2, Apr 30, 2012
  12. EROCK75

    EROCK75 Initiate (0) Aug 5, 2009 Illinois

    While you can't bring your own beer/alcohol with to enjoy in line, Tyranena does sell their beer by the glass and pitcher.
     
    #12 EROCK75, Apr 30, 2012
  13. xsists

    xsists Initiate (0) Dec 31, 2007 Wisconsin

    Correct, until midnight on Saturday and starting again at 9am Sunday morning.
     
    #13 xsists, Apr 30, 2012
  14. tyranena

    tyranena Devotee (346) May 24, 2005 Wisconsin

    Actually, open until 2:30 a.m. (or so) Sunday morning.
     
    #14 tyranena, Apr 30, 2012
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  15. xsists

    xsists Initiate (0) Dec 31, 2007 Wisconsin

    Awesome! I didn't see it on the website anywhere and just went by normal hours. I figured there would be some special hours.
     
    #15 xsists, Apr 30, 2012
  16. dirtylou

    dirtylou Grand Pooh-Bah (3,216) May 12, 2005 Oklahoma
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    Well - i prefer not to hang out in parking lots on major commercial streets. Star is in the most vibrant neighborhood of Madison. Beats a strip mall.
     
    #16 dirtylou, Apr 30, 2012
  17. makdeco

    makdeco Zealot (672) Jan 31, 2007 Illinois
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    I know a lot of people camp out at Tyranena in Lake Mills
     
    #17 makdeco, Apr 30, 2012
  18. redblacks75

    redblacks75 Initiate (0) Oct 29, 2010 Iowa

    I will be up there for sure, just debating where so far.
     
    #18 redblacks75, May 2, 2012
  19. Mrpickles

    Mrpickles Initiate (0) May 4, 2009 Wisconsin

    One of the locations has a big green space and we have always had a great tasting while in line. I t is like having a tasting in a park while waiting for tickets for the best day of the year.

    Just sayin...
     
    #19 Mrpickles, May 2, 2012
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  20. redblacks75

    redblacks75 Initiate (0) Oct 29, 2010 Iowa

    Since I'm coming up
    Since I'm coming from out of state please fill me in to which location has this big green space.
     
    #20 redblacks75, May 2, 2012
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