Who
Virgin Mobile Festival 2008 (formerly called Virgin Fest) confirmed that the event will return to Baltimore's Pimlico Race Course Aug 9-10, 2008. Some performers expected to appear include:- Bob Dylan
- Kanye West
- Jack Johnson
- Foo Fighters
- Nine Inch Nails
- Stone Temple Pilots
What
The musical acts on two stages and in a dance tent are the main draw, obviously. But there's plenty else to do and see (not to mention eat and drink), though details for 2008 have not been released. Last year art installations that include fire sculptures and robots as well as roller derby queens and roaming still walkers wouldn't let you forget this is Baltimore, hon. Non-profits ranging from Living Classrooms Foundation to Youth Noise had booths. And Pimlico's betting windows were open, and races were simulcast from across the country.Last year's menu featured the bounty of the Chesapeake on the menu: crabcakes, steamed crabs, crab melts and oysters on the half shell. But if you're not into Baltimore-style cuisine, there's still plenty of good old festival fare like pizza veggie wraps, falafel, BBQ, Boardwalk fries and more.
Drinks were meant to be mobile here. There were no beer garden because as Virgin Festival officials stated "our idea of a good time does not include sitting in a cage while drinking a cocktail." More than a half dozen beers, wines and cocktails made with top-shelf liquor are available.
When
Aug 9-10, 2008Where:
Pimlico Race Course5201 Park Heights Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21215
Tickets
Go on sale May 3, 2008One day passes: $97.50 (general admission) and $250 (VIP, which includes parking and other amentities)
Two day passes: $175 (general admission) and $450 (VIP)
Parking
Parking info has not been release. 2007 parking info: You can purchase a premium two-day parking pass with your tickets for $45. Or find parking nearby. Pimlico Middle School at 3500 W. Northern Parkway, five blocks from Pimlico, offers parking for a fee. Avoid parking all together and come by taxi or public transit. An MTA shuttle runs from the Rogers Avenue Metro Subway Station to Pimlico.Full Lineup
Main Stage acts on Saturday, Aug. 9 are, in alphabetical order, Bloc Party, Cat Power, Chuck Berry and The Silver Beats, Citizen Cope, Duffy, Foo Fighters, Gogol Bordello, Jack Johnson, KT Tunstall, Lupe Fiasco, The Offspring, Paramore, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, The Swell Season and Wilco.
On Sunday, Aug. 10, the Main Stage acts will include Andrew Bird’s Bowl of Fire, The Black Keys, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Bob Dylan, The Go! Team, Iggy & The Stooges, Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Nine Inch Nails, She & Him, Shudder to Think, Stone Temple Pilots and Taking Back Sunday.
Dance Tent acts on Saturday, Aug. 9 include, in alphabetical order, DJ Dan & Donald Glaude, Erol Alkan, Ferry Corsten, Soul Wax, Steve Lawler and Underworld. On Sunday, Aug. 10, the Dance Tent will feature Armin van Buuren, Chromeo, Deadmau5, Moby (DJ Set), Pendulum and Richie Hawtin.
