07/17 - 07/21/07 Costa Mesa, CA Orange County Fair

Post by **Aron** » Fri Feb 02, 2007 11:52 pm

So yah-- I've gone to school all over the place. Maine, as well as Georgia.

For the past tours, I've gone to shows in Portland, Maine as well as Hampton Beach, NH---

but now that I'm a student in San Francisco, California--- it got me wondering. How does this work?

What are the most recommended venues? I know the OC Fair is a big event---

I'm new to the state-- what do you guys do?

Sat Feb 03, 2007 2:06 am

My recommendation is to go to any show that's close (there was a nice one in Santa Rosa last tour), or else go for broke and come to OC. The thing about CA is that there are so many miles between venues, and Al tries so hard to make sure his family remembers who he is, that Al & TBITB generally just pile on the bus and skedaddle afterward. It's not a good state for public meet & greets, from my admittedly limited experience. In general, pick theater concerts over county-fair (except for OC) or amusement park concerts.

Post by **Kristine** » Sat Feb 03, 2007 4:54 am

OC FAIR!!!

It's 5 days of Al! It's the only venue he spends multiple days at! I love it there- great outdoor venue... and it's cheap ($7 for the fair admission).

Sat Feb 03, 2007 4:57 am

Does he do a meet and greet there? I would still drive out (Get my mom to drive out) to see him in any concert, but I would just die if he did a meet and greet at the OC fair. My mom will definitely go for it since its not expensive at all.

Post by **weird_el** » Sat Feb 03, 2007 5:02 am

Of the 6 OC Fair shows Al did in 2002, he only did one meet and greet -- that was after the Thursday show, but the series was more special because they were the only concerts he did that year. I think the weirdal.com FAQ says Al normally does NOT do meet and greets at fairs and amusement parks.

Post by **Kristine** » Sat Feb 03, 2007 6:31 am

Ya, I've never been to an OC Fair show where he did a meet and greet afterwards. There are just WAY too many patrons at the fair/park venues.

Sat Feb 03, 2007 6:33 am

Darn. Oh well, I still can't wait to go! Ahh, Al in concert...

Post by **stupidsurgeon27** » Sat Feb 03, 2007 6:33 am

Go OC! I love attending shows in OC! Yeah!

Post by **Aron** » Sat Feb 03, 2007 10:52 am

Ahhh thats interesting actually.

I may have to see if I can save up to go back to the East cost. Out of the shows I've been to, I've been sung to half the times--- and met him 75% of the time after the shows.

I have reaallllly good luck there.

I wouldn't mind meeting any West Cost Wowayers since I've run into a number of them on the East Coast.

avesjohn · Post by **avesjohn** » Sat Feb 03, 2007 12:07 pm

I live near Los Angeles! Which is near Orange County!

But even better:

I have relatives who live in Orange County!

I'll see if maybe I can go to this! I have to go! I've never seen Al live, not even on DVD!