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2009 Sundance Film Festival The
2009 Sundance Film Festival dates are January 15-25, 2009 in Park City, Utah. This
year marks the Festival's 25th Anniversary. Congrats to Redford and all.
2009 Sundance Film Festival Tickets InformationYou can get complete festival packages or just buy one ticket for a particular film. You can register for ticket packages as early as September or at the box office the day of the film. There are lots of options, although your choices may be limited if you choose to wait. Below we have listed important dates for registration and purchasing tickets. Check the 2009 Sundance Film Festival website for additional detailed information.Registration Dates:Festival Passes and Ticket PackagesSeptember 23, 2008 - October 10, 2008 Advance Tickets Purchase Dates:Festival Passes and Ticket PackagesOctober 28, 2008 - October 30, 2008 Advance Tickets OPEN TICKET SALES These tickets don't require a registration, and you can either go online or show up at one of the Main Box Office location (Gateway Center, 136 Heber Ave) to purchase your tickets for the 2009 Sundance Film Festival. DAY-OF-SHOW SALES Didn't get the tickets you wanted to a sold-out screening? Come to the Main Box Offices in Park City to get tickets to previously unavailable screenings. Each morning at 8:00 a.m., a limited number of tickets will be released to that day's screenings. Tickets for each theatre's first screening of the day are released at 8:00 a.m. the day before. Day-of-show tickets must be purchased in-person; they are not available by phone or online. WAIT-LIST TICKET SALES (At Theatres Only) The Wait-List has become a Sundance tradition and each year hundreds of Festival goers see popular films without advance tickets. There's no need to go to the Main Box Office- just go directly to the theatre of the screening you wish to attend. Arrive two hours before the scheduled screening time to pick up your wait-list number (one per person). For each theatre's first screening of the day, wait-list numbers will be distributed one hour before the scheduled screening time. Once you have your number return to the theatre no later than 30 minutes before the screening time. You'll then line up according to number, and tickets are sold in sequential order. The best part is that the tickets are only $10, but cash only. The Sundance Wait-List Line Experience:
Park City LodgingThere's some great Sundance Utah Vacation Rentals if you want to be close to Robert Redford and the beautiful surroundings of the Sundance Resort. And here are some additional Park City Lodging options for you to consider (hotels, condos, etc.) while attending the 2008 Sundance Film Festival. There's lots of choices. Just remember to make reservations ASAP. This is ski-season and Sundance season. Rooms may be hard to come by.Sundance Insider TipsParkingIf you can, Don't Bring or Rent a Car! Traffic jams during the Sundance Film Festival are typically the worst of the year. In general, there is no parking available at film festival theatres or venues. Use the free Park City bus shuttles. They have special routes just for the Festival to get you to venues on time.If you are driving from outside of Park City, you must park at the free Official Festival parking lots. They are served by the free Festival shuttle service and the free Park City Transit system. Buses operate daily from 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. Overnight parking is not permitted in these lots. Parking around town is extremely limited, and parking regulations are strictly enforced.Park City RestaurantsThere is lots of great food options besides those on Main Street. Avoid crowds and long waits at downtown restaurants and check out some others without the hassle. Even out at Kimball Junction there's some great places like the Loco Lizard Cantina (Mexican), Reef's Kitchen (Middle Eastern) and the Red Rock Brewpub and Restaurant.2009 Sundance Film Festival Parties/MusicThe Opening Night Party takes place on the first night of the festival (Gala Ticket required). Last year there was a free outdoor concert, Music on Main, on Lower Main Street, open to everyone!During the festival, the Music Café at the Star Bar (268 Main St.) has live performances by emerging and established artists from 2:30 to 6:00pm. Skiing and Riding Park CitySome of the best times to ski Park City is during the Sundance Film Festival. Why? Because most of the visitors in town are watching films during the day, not skiing! The slopes are not as crowded so take advantage and shred some Utah powder for half a day. Remember though, no snowboards at Deer Valley. The Park City Resort is a good choice if you want to stay close to downtown and get in a few quick runs. The Canyons is great too, if you have more time to explore.Free StuffBe sure to stop by the Sundance House at The Kimball Art Center and other sponsor venues where there are lots of giveaways. Last year I got everything from a set of beer glasses to hand warmers, flashlights and ski wax.Sundance Star GazingRemember, it is the Sundance Film Festival. "FOCUS ON FILM" is the mantra, established circa 2007. But for those who don't mind star gazing... Enjoy!Hope you have a great time at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival. Don't forget your camera - the scenery here is breathtaking - both the mountains and the Sundance stars! Additional Sundance and Park City Information: Sundance Film Festival Main Page Sundance Resort Sundance Utah Vacation Rentals 2008 Sundance Film Festival Winners 2007 Sundance Film Festival Winners Sundance Catalog Park City Lodging 2009 Sundance Film Festival Website Park City Guide Home
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