Water not allowed?

[Friendly Frog]

I am curious if anyone knows the answer?

We are going to attend an outdoor event this weekend and no food or drink can be brought in including water. I can understand this... except for water. I thought for outdoor events that they had to have a water fountain or provide free water if they do not allow it to be brought in? This is an event out in a field in full sun, so a lot of water is going to be needed.

At 2-3.00 per bottle, this is a budget question for sure.

 

[mrsklamc]

I think in Florida it's the law that restaurants have to provide free water...not sure about Texas but if it's an outdoor event that makes me wonder if maybe the planners are not familiar with the laws.

 

[brymolmom]

My guess is that it is legal (albeit annoying). My guess also is that IF they allowed water in that there would be lots and lots of cheating the system and bringing in vodka or other beverages in water bottles. So honestly can't blame them here.

If it is a ticketed event that you paid for - my guess is that the law likely states that you are choosing to participate in teh event so you are choosing to also buy water or remain thirsty.

If it more like a school event - more 'mandatory' I could maybe see it being a legal thing...

 

[gillenkl]

My family was going to go to a Gettysburg, Pa reinactment last July and they had the same restrictions. Unfortunately a deal breaker for us and we opted out. Can you imagine how much water we'd have to buy over the course of weekend in JULY?

 

[bettymae1121]

Seriously? I'd choose not to go then. I 100% understand restricting food and flavored drinks but to disallow water is not only inconvienant and costly, but potentially dangerous!

 

[okeydokey]

are there no facilities at this event? If there is a water fountain or even a sink, just fill your empty bottle.

 

[disykat]

Yep - bring an empty bottle. This is a security measure not unlike the airlines use. The only difference is the alcohol factor is probably the reason behind it, not explosives.

 

[my3sons77]

I am curious if anyone knows the answer?

We are going to attend an outdoor event this weekend and no food or drink can be brought in including water. I can understand this... except for water. I thought for outdoor events that they had to have a water fountain or provide free water if they do not allow it to be brought in? This is an event out in a field in full sun, so a lot of water is going to be needed.

At 2-3.00 per bottle, this is a budget question for sure.

I know what event you are talking about! I have a huge problem with the rules. My cousin went one year and got extreme heat exhaustion. I went in 2010 with my family and the next day I was so sick from the heat. They say you can bring coolers but keep them in your car. I'm sorry but I don't want to walk a mile in 100 degree heat to get a bottle of water that is probably warm now. Oh you can buy water while you are there but it's going to cost ya!

 

[momof3ds]

I'd bring some collapsible water bottles and hide them in my socks or something.

 

[Hannathy]

I'd bring some collapsible water bottles and hide them in my socks or something.

Where are you going to fill them? If they don't want you bringing in water do you really think they will be giving it out freely?

That is my guess, they want to sell as much as possible. Lots of places in the past didn't allow you to bring in anything.

 

[momof3ds]

I'd bring them in full. Stick them in my socks or something.

Where are you going to fill them? If they don't want you bringing in water do you really think they will be giving it out freely?

That is my guess, they want to sell as much as possible. Lots of places in the past didn't allow you to bring in anything.

 

[squirrel]

There must be washrooms.

If they have port a potties then I see a problem with filling the waterbottles up.

I don't think I would participate in an event like this. I think the people running the event are not that smart-I can imagine a lot of people getting sick. I've had heat stroke before and I thought I was well hydrated and did my best to stay out of the sun as much as possible (playing softball).

 

[LilyWDW]

Honestly, this isn't that odd for many events. There are quite a few in this area with the same restrictions. You pretty much are stuck buying water from the vendors.

 

[my3sons77]

The difference with this event is that it lasts all day and bands perform throughout the day so if you want to see them, you are staying. It doesn't last for just a few hours. The water fountains, bathrooms are a pretty long walk and are incredibly crowded. This is held in the summer, in Texas and if you want shade, you bring your own.

 

[disney1990]

Bring empty container and fill them at the restroom. Even the concert facilities that I go to will let you bring in unopened bottles of water - no chance of alcohol being brought in that way - but cheaper to buy before you get there.

These days, I even take my empty water bottle to the movie theater and fill it after I get there.

 

[Claire&TheBoys]

That was my pet peeve about a local bounce-house-type place. They had NO water fountain and wouldn't allow you to bring in your own. If you wanted something to drink, you had to buy it. I kept water in my car and we'd go out for a drink. I can understand not bringing in outside food/drinks, but to not even have a water fountain seemed really wrong.

 

[Friendly Frog]

Trust me, security is not the reason and unopened water bottles would prevent abuse of other things being brought in.

It is an all day ( and into the evening) event in the full Texas sun!

I called to ask about water fountains and they said that they didn't think that they would have any, but that there would be vendors.

My understanding is that the bathrooms will be the mobile ones and if so, I would not think the water would be safe to drink.

Parking this year is off site with shuttles, so you can't just walk back to your car to hydrate. No air conditioned buildings to get out of the heat for a while either.

I don't have a problem supporting an event by purchasing some items from the vendors, but I seriously thought that now days event planners were required to either provide... or allow... access to water for free. (I think not doing so is very dangerous.)

Thanks everyone for your replies...I like to see how others feel about this.

 

[Hannathy]

but I seriously thought that now days event planners were required to either provide... or allow... access to water for free.

Why? and you do realize it wouldn't be free right? someone would have to pay for it. This way you pay for what you want to drink rather than for everyone else, whether you drink any or not.

 

[snarlingcoyote]

It's probably legal, but I would guess it's also pretty stupid.

I'm guessing this event will attract a lot of younger people, yes? Younger people tend to have less money to spend. People with less money to spend, well, spend less of it.

Texas in July + young people without a lot of free cash + no free water + all day event = the potential for heat exhaustion and dehydration = the possibility of lawsuits and, more importantly, a LOT of bad publicity for the event and the event organizers.

Some people are just penny wise and pound foolish.

 

[Shelly F - Ohio]

We went to our local rib burn off last night and I tucked two water bottles into the waistband of my shorts and wore an oversized shirt to conceal them. worked like a charm.

Also wanted to add ... if you are going out in the heat consume a bottle of water with propel in it before heading out. Also take a couple of propel packets with you. Also go to the drug store and in the first aid dept you can find those instant ice packs. When the package is open and exposed to air it turns ice cold and makes for a great way to cool off a bit.