We’ll be issuing wristbands to early-arriving plant sale shoppers on Friday and Sunday (not on Saturday). We’ve found this is the fairest and quickest way to get everyone into the Grandstand and we appreciate your patience.
How Does It Work?
When you arrive at the Grandstand area, go to the kiosk at the WEST end of the building plaza; that’s where you’ll get your wristband. Each human arm presented will be given a wristband with a group number on it. Starting at 11 a.m., groups will enter the Grandstand in numerical order. (There will be 50 - 75 people in each group, but you won’t be snaking single-file all the way back to Ye Old Mill, so it should go faster.)
How Early Do I Have to Arrive to Get a Wristband?
You can come whenever you’d like. The sale starts at 11 a.m. Friday. We’ll be handing out wristbands by 8 a.m. If you get there before we do, just form a nice, friendly line (like you have in the past) and we’ll make sure everyone in line gets a wristband first.
Do I Have to Wait in Line for the Sale to Start?
No. Once you have your wristband, you are free to move about the Fairgrounds. Browse some of the new things we’ll have outside; go for a walk; sit in the sun, or the shade (or your car, if it’s raining). Go have breakfast somewhere if you’re one of the early arrivers.
Can I Get a Wristband for Someone Coming Later in the Morning?
Unfortunately, no. It’s one wristband per person, as you arrive. Yes, we know someone may be parking the car, but with 50 - 75 people per group, chances are their wristband will have the same group number as yours. If not, they’ll probably be entering the Grandstand about five minutes after you. The beauty of a sale this big is there’ll be plenty of plants waiting for you inside. But if you want to be sure you and your friends enter together, wait until you’re all present to get your wristbands.
What do the Wristband Colors Mean?
Wristbands are in three colors. You’ll see three corresponding color-coded lanes that lead to the grandstand entrance. The wristband color just indicates what lane you’ll use when your group number is called. Our goal is to have people continuously queuing up and moving.
Confused?
Just remember, everyone in a tie-dyed shirt is a volunteer, and they’re there to help. Again, your patience, understanding and sense of humor will help us make this new system a success! Thanks in advance.