• Home
  • About PubClub.com Nightlife Pubs And Clubs
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us

PubClub

Where The World Goes To Party! A Nightlife & Travel Blog

Jimmy Buffett Irvine Meadows 2016 Concert Tailgate Party Review

October 24, 2016 by kevinwilkerson Leave a Comment

FInal Show A True Parrothead’s Paradise In Margaritaville

JImmy Buffett Irvine Meadows 2016
A character who calls himself Jimmy Groovy hams it up in the Irvine Meadows parking lot.

By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Parrothead

The fins were up, the feathers were out, the tiki bars were there and Parrotheads from all over Southern California could sing “We’re Sill Here” even though the venue is no longer a day-long escape to Margaritaville.

So the Parrotheads flocked to the last Jimmy Buffett show at Irvine Meadows in Southern California on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016, including PubCllub.com’s final party bus to what has been one of the best tailgate parking lot party scenes on tour.

As usual, there were pop-up tiki bars all over the place, “Fin Spins” where girls were asked to spin a wheel to perform a task (usually showing some skin) in order to get handed a drink or a shot, photo opportunities with sharks and photo frame cutouts and a general true party atmosphere.

The parking lot did not open until 4 but it was “5 O’Clock Somewhere,” namely here. It took the Parrotheads just moments to set up tiki bars among the rows of motorhomes. Initially, just one row was really rocking but after the sun went down several rows were jumping and this carried on until Buffett took the stage at about 8 o’clock.

One of the signs going into the parking lot read “No Sand,” and at what other concert would you see a “No Sand” sign? So it was funny when the biggest party spot of them all – between two motorhomes that included a tiki torch with a fake fire coming out of it – had sand for a makeshift beach.

And hey, if they are tearing down the place, why have any “No” signs up in the first place? They should have allowed pretty much anything a Parrothead could imagine to bring; they would probably be doing the place a favor.

There were also signs on light poles proclaiming “CONSUMPTION OF AN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE IN THE PARKING LOT IS PROHIBITED.” Oh well, next time, right?!

The “Fruitcakes” were having more boat drinks and everyone was in a great mood – one could not count the smiles – as tropical-dressed people roamed up and down the rows and partied with other fun and friendly people. Margarativlle, indeed! Even the notoriously stern Irvine police let their guard down a bit, allowing girls to put leis on them as they sat on their motorcycles.

Jimmy Buffett’s Final Irvine Meadows Concert Parking Lot Photos

Let the pictures tell the story, right!?

JImmy Buffett Irvine Meadows 2016
The PubClub.com party bus crew celebrates being at the final Buffett Irvine show.
JImmy Buffett Irvine Meadows 2016
This Buffett virgin gets a Jell-O shot moments after getting off the PubClub.com party bus.
JImmy Buffett Irvine Meadows 2016
One of the many pop-up tiki bars makes for a great photo frame.
JImmy Buffett Irvine Meadows 2016
This shark has a lot of bling!
JImmy Buffett Irvine Meadows 2016
Their fins are up and mouths are open at the Buffett tailgate party.
JImmy Buffett Irvine Meadows 2016
Girls approach – somewhat cautiously! – the Buffett trivia bar.
JImmy Buffett Irvine Meadows 2016
This is one of the “Fin Spins” at tiki bars in the Irvine Meadows parking lot.
JImmy Buffett Irvine Meadows 2016
This cute blonde “suits” these guys perfectly in the parking lot.
JImmy Buffett Irvine Meadows 2016
Girls line up for shots at a pop-up tiki bar.
JImmy Buffett Irvine Meadows 2016
Ladies line up at a tiki bar that’s been a regular for years at Irvine Meadows.
JImmy Buffett Irvine Meadows 2016
At duck and into the dark, the party picked up the pace for the Parrotheads.
JImmy Buffett Irvine Meadows 2016
These Parrotheads are in the right “frame” of mind for the Buffett tailgate party.

Jimmy On Stage & Irvine Thanks For The Memories

JImmy Buffett Irvine Meadows 2016
Thanks for the memories, indeed, for Jimmy Buffett concerts at Irvine Meadows.

On stage,it was clear that Buffett was enjoying himself. He was laughing, smiling and jumping around; he was probably having at least as much fun as the Parrotheads in the audience.

Irvine Meadows, too, will clearly miss Buffett. It put up a big “Thanks For The Memories” sign behind Jimmy on stage, there was a huge banner for people to sign when they entered the venue and people – employees – were walking around asking people to sign a petition to “Save The Music.”

On for this night, the 33rd and final Buffett show here, the music was saved and savored by all those who were there to be a part of it.

JImmy Buffett Irvine Meadows 2016
Jimmy Buffett laughs and really enjoys his last time on stage at Irvine Meadows.
JImmy Buffett Irvine Meadows 2016
Before his encore, Jimmy Buffett looks as he wants to join the Parrotheads in the crowd.
JImmy Buffett Irvine Meadows 2016
People put up their Irvine Meadows memories on a big board inside the venue.

 

Filed Under: Jimmy Buffett Tagged With: Irvine Meadows, Jimmy Buffett

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Advertisement

Unfinished Man

Search

Today On PubClub.com

EVENTS CALENDAR:
• Sept. 16-Oct. 3 – Oktoberfest, Munich

LET’S BE SOCIAL!
 
PubClub.com is a member of the Travel & Tourism Marketing Association, Inc.​, and the Travel Massive chapters in Los Angeles, San Diego and Orange County (CA).

Instagram

Follow on Instagram

PubClub (@pubclub) • Instagram photos and videos

Destinations

  • 72 Hours (5)
  • Destinations (2,268)
    • Africa (1)
    • Asia (18)
      • Japan (5)
        • Tokyo (3)
      • Taiwan (1)
      • Thailand (7)
    • Australia (19)
      • Surfer's Paradise (3)
      • Sydney (5)
    • Brazil (7)
      • Rio (2)
    • Camping (1)
    • Canada (21)
      • Montreal (2)
      • Niagara Falls (5)
      • Toronto (2)
    • Caribbean (63)
      • Cuba (1)
      • San Juan (7)
      • Virgin Islands (24)
    • Central America (1)
      • Costa Rica (1)
    • Europe (106)
      • Amsterdam (14)
      • Britain (1)
      • France (3)
      • Germany (6)
      • Ibiza (2)
      • Kiev (1)
      • London (6)
      • Malta (1)
      • Monaco (1)
      • Moscow (1)
      • Munich (5)
      • Paris (5)
      • Poland (3)
        • Krakow (2)
      • Prague (6)
      • Sweden (1)
      • Switzerland (33)
        • Basel (5)
        • Bern (3)
        • Swiss Alps (1)
        • Zermatt (3)
        • Zurich (4)
    • Greek Islands (29)
      • Corfu (3)
      • Ios (2)
      • Mykonos (7)
      • Santorini (5)
    • Mexico (13)
      • Baja (1)
      • Cabo San Lucas (1)
      • Puerto Vallarta (1)
      • Tijuana (2)
    • Ski Resorts (73)
      • Aspen (1)
      • Austria (5)
      • Big Bear (15)
      • Big Sky (6)
      • Mammoth (18)
      • Squaw Valley (4)
      • Whistler (3)
    • Tokyo (1)
    • USA (1,907)
      • Alabama (3)
      • Alaska (1)
      • Arizona (8)
        • Lake Havasu (1)
        • Scottsdale (3)
        • Sedona (1)
      • Boston (6)
      • California (1,429)
        • Carmel (24)
        • Central Coast (9)
        • Lancaster (16)
        • Los Angeles (830)
          • Catalina Island (12)
          • Culver City (1)
          • El Segundo (4)
          • Hermosa Beach (177)
            • Fourth Of July (12)
            • Smackfest Events (23)
          • Hollywood (17)
          • Huntington Beach (3)
          • Lake Arrowhead (2)
          • Long Beach (43)
            • Grand Prix (12)
          • Manhattan Beach (78)
          • Marina del Rey (6)
          • Newport Beach (44)
          • Orange County (29)
          • Party Report (16)
          • Redondo Beach (82)
          • Santa Monica (4)
          • South Bay (93)
          • Sunset Strip (5)
          • Temecula (13)
          • Venice Beach (5)
        • Mendocino (13)
        • Monterey (30)
          • Restaurant Reviews (10)
        • Napa (5)
        • Oakland (7)
        • Palm Springs (9)
        • Paso Robles (9)
        • San Clemente (1)
        • San Diego (348)
          • Balboa Park (1)
          • Del Mar (14)
          • Events (83)
          • Gaslamp (56)
          • Imperial Beach (6)
          • La Jolla (1)
          • Lifestyle (4)
          • Music (1)
          • Ocean Beach (6)
          • Oceanside (1)
          • Pacific Beach (5)
        • San Francisco (75)
          • Events (15)
        • Santa Barbara (1)
      • Chicago (10)
      • College Towns (1)
      • Colorado (4)
        • Denver (4)
      • Florida (87)
        • Daytona Beach (1)
        • Ft. Lauderdale (4)
        • Jacksonville (1)
        • Key West (24)
        • Keys (8)
        • Miami (10)
        • Panama City Beach (3)
      • Hawaii (25)
        • Waikiki Beach (15)
      • Indiana (1)
      • Indianapolis (3)
      • Las Vegas (173)
      • Michigan (2)
        • Traverse City (2)
      • Nevada (2)
      • New Jersey (1)
      • New Orleans (43)
      • New York City (16)
      • Newport, R.I. (1)
      • North Carolina (1)
      • Oregon (9)
        • Portland (8)
      • Seattle (2)
      • South Carolina (4)
        • Charleston (4)
      • St. Louis (1)
      • Tennessee (51)
        • Franklin (4)
        • Gatlinburg (6)
        • Knoxville (13)
        • Nashville (5)
        • Smoky Mountains (3)
      • Texas (7)
        • Austin (6)
        • San Antonio (1)
      • Utah (2)
      • Virginia (1)
  • Homepage Fun Stuff (7)
  • Homepage Lifestyle (4)
  • Hong Kong (1)
  • Men's Stuff (4)
  • Party Report (3)
  • Virtual Happy Hour (8)

Events

  • 72 Hours (5)
  • Events (521)
    • BVI Interline Regatta (5)
    • Carnival (5)
    • Cinco de Mayo (2)
    • Exercise and Socalize (2)
    • Fourth of July (8)
    • Halloween (9)
    • Holidays (19)
      • Thanksgiving (7)
    • Indy 500 (10)
    • Kentucky Derby (12)
    • Memorial Day Weekend (5)
    • New Year's Eve (43)
    • Oktoberfest (11)
    • Party Report (46)
    • Running Of The Bulls (5)
    • Spring Break (7)
    • St. Patricks Day (8)
    • Sundance Film Festival (8)
    • Super Bowl (16)
    • Valentine's Day (10)
  • Homepage Fun Stuff (7)
  • Homepage Lifestyle (4)
  • Men's Stuff (4)
  • Party Report (3)
  • Virtual Happy Hour (8)

Sports

  • 72 Hours (5)
  • Homepage Fun Stuff (7)
  • Homepage Lifestyle (4)
  • Men's Stuff (4)
  • Party Report (3)
  • Sports (527)
    • Baseball (9)
    • Beach Volleyball (3)
    • College Football (297)
    • Golf (13)
    • NFL (45)
    • Olympics (13)
    • Racing (27)
    • Soccer (8)
  • Virtual Happy Hour (8)

Lifestyle

  • 72 Hours (5)
  • Homepage Fun Stuff (7)
  • Homepage Lifestyle (4)
  • Lifestyle (1,661)
    • Beach Reads (1)
    • Cannabis (4)
    • Celebrity Sightings (6)
    • Entertainment (22)
    • Mr. Sorehead (3)
    • Music (295)
      • Bands (3)
      • Festivals (59)
      • Jimmy Buffett (47)
      • Trop Rock (13)
    • Party Stories (2)
    • People Profiles (10)
    • Singles Life (7)
      • Men Vs Women (2)
      • Relationships (2)
    • Social Media (2)
    • Spirits (27)
    • Travel (665)
      • Airlines (32)
      • Airports (1)
      • Blogger (369)
      • Cruise Ships (28)
      • Hotels (15)
      • Product Reviews (3)
      • RV (1)
      • Singles Travelers (1)
      • Solo Travel (2)
      • Touring Blog (12)
      • Weather (17)
  • Men's Stuff (4)
  • Party Report (3)
  • Virtual Happy Hour (8)

From the Bar Stool

  • 72 Hours (5)
  • From The Bar Stool (321)
  • Homepage Fun Stuff (7)
  • Homepage Lifestyle (4)
  • Men's Stuff (4)
  • Party Report (3)
  • Virtual Happy Hour (8)

Bars

  • 72 Hours (5)
  • Bars (279)
    • Bars & Food (27)
    • Bars & Nightlife (205)
  • Homepage Fun Stuff (7)
  • Homepage Lifestyle (4)
  • Men's Stuff (4)
  • Party Report (3)
  • Virtual Happy Hour (8)

News

  • 72 Hours (5)
  • Business News (4,815)
  • Homepage Fun Stuff (7)
  • Homepage Lifestyle (4)
  • Men's Stuff (4)
  • News (7)
  • Party Report (3)
  • Virtual Happy Hour (8)

Colleges

  • 72 Hours (5)
  • Colleges (30)
  • Homepage Fun Stuff (7)
  • Homepage Lifestyle (4)
  • Men's Stuff (4)
  • Party Report (3)
  • Virtual Happy Hour (8)

Food and Drinks

  • 72 Hours (5)
  • Food and Drinks (429)
    • Beer (99)
    • Bourbon (2)
    • Cocktails (59)
    • Foddie Blog (27)
    • Restaurants (2)
    • Rum (10)
    • Singles Cooking (1)
    • spirits (10)
    • Spirits & Beer Industry (79)
    • Tequila (22)
    • Vodka (3)
    • Wine (83)
  • Homepage Fun Stuff (7)
  • Homepage Lifestyle (4)
  • Men's Stuff (4)
  • Party Report (3)
  • Virtual Happy Hour (8)

Subscribe To The Party Report

About PubClub.com

PubClub.com is a content-oriented nightlife tourist guide dedicated to social-minded travelers with articles on worldwide destinations such as Amsterdam, the Greek Islands, Prague, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Hawaii, Canada, and more. Top keywords for search are pubclub, pub club, party pubs, club pub, travel pub, pub club night, pubs and clubs and the pub club.
Read More...
Our Terms | Privacy

Legal

Ads

Powered by imFORZA