VIP & Tent City Space Reservations Reviews

VIP & Tent City Space Reservations

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4.8 / 5.0 based on 42 reviews

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Review your experience with Greater Hartford Festival Jazz

 Always a great tine at the GHFJ.

Jul 22, 2025
by:Brooks Butler

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 Always a good time. Friday was the best performers!!

Jul 21, 2025
by:Shanaki Navaroli

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 Awesome as usual.

Jul 21, 2025
by:Yvette Fredericks

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 WOW! FANtastic! The ENTIRE experience was EXCELLENT! BRAVO! ENCORE!

Jul 21, 2025
by:Kim Derby

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 The VIP organization was run very smoothly. From the parking, the cart ride to the concert, the gift bag, the seats setup, the wine, the snack and most of the umbrella was great!

Jul 20, 2025
by:Sharon D. Mounds

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 Nicely done

Jul 20, 2025
by:Stanley Barnette

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 Great time had by all!

Jul 20, 2025
by:Brian Thomas

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 great experience the staff was real helpful everything went smooth connects for a better time

Jul 20, 2025
by:James E Fitchett Jr

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 We had an AMAZING TIME!

Jul 19, 2025
by:Taquetta Mitchell

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 I am an avid yearly attendee at the Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz and can honestly say this was the worst year ever in my experience.

Aug 01, 2024
by:Lesenia Fields

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 Its always a great time at the jazz festival-even the rain dampened us but not our spirits!

Jul 22, 2024
by:Wanda Broaden

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 Enjoyed the amenities and ambiance The VIP section was great

Jul 22, 2024
by:Donald Hyman

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 I would get five out of five stars, but I had to give four because of the whole muddy situation after the rain. It was just virtually impossible to leave out of the entrance because of all the mud from the rain they should’ve been something in place just in case something like this happened, all the experience was wonderful

Jul 22, 2024
by:M Paul Neal

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 I reserved and paid for the same spot all 3 days. Upon my arrival Saturday I was told my spot was given away because he was told by the person in charge he was "free to give tent city spots away" He said he wouldn't feel right asking the people to move because he already told them it was alright"

Jul 21, 2024
by:Jazmin Beacham

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Jul 21, 2024
by:Marissa Hiebel

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 We always look forward to GHFJ!

Jul 21, 2024
by:Joanne Lawson

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 Great time. Awesome Jazz.

Jul 20, 2024
by:Mary Stackpole

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 Tent numbers are not n order as marketed on website. Picked lower number as I thought we would be closer to the front.

Jul 20, 2024
by:Mary Beth KiernanGonzalez

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 Excellent event. Have been coming for decades. WONDERFUL.

Jul 19, 2024
by:Dorian Long

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 The process of purchasing my tent ticket was streamlined and convenient.

Jul 15, 2024
by:Morris Redd

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Jun 18, 2024
by:Inez Dukes

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Jul 21, 2025
by:Audrey Cherubin

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Jul 21, 2025
by:Damon Slocumb

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Jul 20, 2025
by:Vera Smith

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Jul 20, 2025
by:KAREN CLAY

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Jul 20, 2025
by:ERIKA MUIK

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Jul 20, 2025
by:Melissa Davis

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Jul 20, 2025
by:Rosemarie Roy

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Jul 20, 2025
by:Vanessa Kelly

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Jul 20, 2025
by:LaShun Stewart
Reviews source: Reviews for VIP+%26amp%3b+Tent+City+Space+Reservations

Tent City - Sunday July 20, 2025

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3.0 / 5.0 based on 2 reviews

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 I would like a refund. The fest was rained out!

Jul 21, 2025
by:Shanaki Navaroli

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Jul 21, 2025
by:Audrey Cherubin
Reviews source: Reviews for Tent+City+-+Sunday+July+20%2c+2025

VIP Area - Sunday July 20, 2025

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5.0 / 5.0 based on 2 reviews

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 FANtastic! The ENTIRE experience was EXCELLENT! Every volunteer/staff was VERY pleasant, supportive, friendly, and offered the BEST service - the garage attendant, cart drivers, welcoming tent, food and beverage tent, security supervisor and his staff, and a perfectly clean restroom AKA EVERYONE was wonderful! The music & video production was EXCELLENT! GHFJ Big Band w Alexa Tarantino & guests were FANtastic! FAVORITE! ENCORE! Enjoyed Coltrane ensemble too! THANK YOU!

Jul 21, 2025
by:Kim Derby

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Jul 20, 2025
by:KAREN CLAY
Reviews source: Reviews for VIP+Area+-+Sunday+July+20%2c+2025

VIP Area - Friday July 19, 2025 (Archived)

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5.0 / 5.0 based on 1 reviews

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 Lori very helpful

Jul 22, 2024
by:Donald Hyman
Reviews source: Reviews for VIP+Area+-+Friday+July+19%2c+2025+(Archived)

VIP Area - Saturday July 20, 2025 (Archived)

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4.6 / 5.0 based on 11 reviews

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 We arrived late so I was really looking forward to a parking spot at the Capitol. But that was full, grrr. It was great to have seats waiting for us. I didn't realize we'd be offered sandwiches. Did that mean less business for your food truck vendors? It was odd to be in a gated community - sort of the opposite of what we like about Jazz in the park. But once we were settled in, we got used to being VIPs very quickly.

Jul 20, 2025
by:Joanne Lawson

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 The musical talent and line-up were fabulous! I would like to book table #2 again as soon as possible. All the volunteers were lovely! Thank you, Charles, and all!

Jul 20, 2025
by:Sharon D. Mounds

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 Lori very helpful

Jul 22, 2024
by:Donald Hyman

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Jul 22, 2025
by:Brooks Butler

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Jul 20, 2025
by:Vera Smith

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Jul 20, 2025
by:Rosemarie Roy

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Jul 21, 2024
by:Marc Roberts

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Jul 21, 2024
by:Marc Lee Sr

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Jul 21, 2024
by:Sarah Coe

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Jul 20, 2024
by:Mary Stackpole

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Jul 19, 2024
by: Verified consumer
Reviews source: Reviews for VIP+Area+-+Saturday+July+20%2c+2025+(Archived)

Tent City - Saturday July 19, 2025

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4.4 / 5.0 based on 10 reviews

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 Still love the idea of tent city, however; at some point no other tents were allowed on the grounds and the idea of tent city came about. For the past two years, the view wasn't optimal due to the confined space. Other tents blocked view of the screen and of course, we paid and there were countless other tents on the grounds with better views who paid nothing. I wish I had other ideas, but I will not purchase a spot next year.

Jul 21, 2025
by:Yvette Fredericks

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 The event overall was great. The issue was the tent with mosquitoes nettiing blocked the stage and view to the screen for those of us behind them. The gated area was a little muddy.

Jul 20, 2025
by:Wendy Thomas

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 I’m giving it a 4 rather than 3 because of the LOB parking garage attendant. He was kind, personable and amazing. The people at the walkway to the event from the garage at both points were rude and had the potential to ruin your experience if you let them spoil your mood. They were brash and uninviting. I strongly suggest hiring better employees to avoid future issues . That was very very disappointing.

Jul 20, 2025
by:Lesenia Fields

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 Convenient and friendly service!

Jul 20, 2025
by:Brian Thomas

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Jul 21, 2025
by:Audrey Cherubin

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Jul 21, 2025
by:Damon Slocumb

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Jul 20, 2025
by:Melissa Davis

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Jul 20, 2025
by:LaShun Stewart

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Jul 20, 2025
by: Verified consumer

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Jul 20, 2025
by:Derrick Murphy
Reviews source: Reviews for Tent+City+-+Saturday+July+19%2c+2025

VIP Area - Saturday July 19, 2025

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4.9 / 5.0 based on 12 reviews

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 The best parts of the VIP are: 1) The sound 2) Seats 3) Bathrooms

Jul 22, 2025
by:Brooks Butler

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 Wow! FANtastic! The ENTIRE experience was EXCELLENT! Every volunteer/staff was VERY pleasant, supportive, friendly, and offered the BEST service - the garage attendant, cart drivers, welcoming tent, food and beverage tent, the lovely and supportive ushers, security at the gates, the staff that maintained a perfectly clean restroom AKA EVERYONE was wonderful! The music program, production & video was FANtastic AKA EXCELLENT! THANK YOU!

Jul 21, 2025
by:Kim Derby

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 Bathrooms very clean! Wish there was a tip jar for the attendants! They deserve it. One of the toilets didn’t flush properly.

Jul 20, 2025
by:Vera Smith

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 It was nice to know that there would be a parking space for us. There's always such a crowd at GHFJ. We enjoyed the sandwiches, but I did go out to get ice cream and meet up with friends. Clean bathrooms with no line = Yay!

Jul 20, 2025
by:Joanne Lawson

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 coming out of town as difficult to find the VIP parking if I hadn't specific address to put in that would help but otherwise everything was incredible. Thank you so much.

Jul 20, 2025
by:ERIKA MUIK

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 Well done team , enjoyed the day from end to end.

Jul 20, 2025
by:Stanley Barnette

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 Just couldn't stay for the whole event as I had to drive home 2 hours so I didn't get a chance to see pieces of Dreams wish it started sooner at 12:00 noon ended about 8:00 that would be perfect for people

Jul 20, 2025
by:James E Fitchett Jr

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Jul 20, 2025
by:Glenda Rodriguez

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Jul 20, 2025
by:Rosemarie Roy

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Jul 20, 2025
by:Vanessa Kelly

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Jul 20, 2025
by:Judith Stimmel

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Jul 19, 2025
by:ALAN BRENT
Reviews source: Reviews for VIP+Area+-+Saturday+July+19%2c+2025

Tent City - Friday July 18, 2025

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4.7 / 5.0 based on 3 reviews

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 The lady who was in charge of letting people in the tent was very very rude. I don’t like how my family and I were treated so we may not be getting a tented area next year.

Jul 21, 2025
by:Shanaki Navaroli

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Jul 20, 2025
by:Wendy Thomas

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Jul 20, 2025
by:Derrick Murphy
Reviews source: Reviews for Tent+City+-+Friday+July+18%2c+2025

VIP Area - Friday July 18, 2025

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5.0 / 5.0 based on 2 reviews

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 The music and vibes were unmatched! Everyone was so nice and accommodating! This was our first year but definitely WONT be our last!

Jul 19, 2025
by:Taquetta Mitchell

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Jul 19, 2025
by:ALAN BRENT
Reviews source: Reviews for VIP+Area+-+Friday+July+18%2c+2025

Tent City - Friday July 19, 2024 (Archived)

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3.0 / 5.0 based on 2 reviews

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Jul 21, 2024
by:Jazmin Beacham

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Jul 19, 2024
by:Dorian Long
Reviews source: Reviews for Tent+City+-+Friday+July+19%2c+2024+(Archived)

Tent City - Saturday July 20, 2024 (Archived)

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3.8 / 5.0 based on 12 reviews

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 Parking was great. The rides were awesome but the rides back to the space stopped at some point and we had to lug our stuff back up the hill because there were no rides.

Jul 21, 2025
by:Yvette Fredericks

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 What a great concept to have the private tent area - if only the employees working the event had been skilled in kindness and customer service. The winner of Best Employee of the Event goes to the gentleman who was at the entrance to the Legislative Parking Lot. He was awesome and I told him so. The golf cart driver had the right personality and attitude as well. The man at the entrance to the tent area itself needs to be working somewhere else

Jul 20, 2025
by:Lesenia Fields

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 Nice to have them close by.

Jul 20, 2025
by:Brian Thomas

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 I like the idea of tent city but the location wasn't ideal. We were off to the side of the stage and the big screen was at times obstructed by the tents and folks moving about. Our only vantage point to the stage was the big screen. The tent definitely saved us from the downpour and folks inside tent city were gracious and friendly but it did not hold the same energy as being outside actually seeing the performers...

Jul 22, 2024
by:Wanda Broaden

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 The attendant up at the capital, but it was very rude when we went to go park. He was like there’s no parking included in the purchase blah blah blah. It took me to show my handicap sticker for him to allow us to park there and even after that he was just like stupid ass people. He was very rude.

Jul 22, 2024
by:M Paul Neal

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 Great idea. But please enforce rules as some put up tents very close to us and hadn’t paid. And toilets ran out of toilet paper which should not happen in Tent City.

Jul 21, 2024
by:Doris Smith

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Jul 21, 2025
by:Audrey Cherubin

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Jul 21, 2025
by:Damon Slocumb

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Jul 20, 2025
by:LaShun Stewart

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Jul 21, 2024
by:Jazmin Beacham

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Jul 20, 2024
by:Mary Beth KiernanGonzalez

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Jul 20, 2024
by:Marjorie Pickring
Reviews source: Reviews for Tent+City+-+Saturday+July+20%2c+2024+(Archived)

Tent City - Sunday July 21, 2024 (Archived)

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3.5 / 5.0 based on 4 reviews

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Jul 21, 2025
by:Audrey Cherubin

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Jul 21, 2024
by:Jazmin Beacham

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Jul 20, 2024
by:Mary Beth KiernanGonzalez

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Jul 20, 2024
by:James Massenburg
Reviews source: Reviews for Tent+City+-+Sunday+July+21%2c+2024+(Archived)

VIP Area - Sunday July 21, 2024

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5.0 / 5.0 based on 5 reviews

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 Once again turned away from the Capitol parking - was told it was only for handicapped. I must have misunderstood your info about parking. I'm sorry there were not more people in VIP seating! Maybe better to skip it next year and just ask the people who did buy tickets to make a donation next year? By the way, I loved the sight of everyone with their lights on. There were a lot of people, and a lot of lights!

Jul 23, 2024
by:Joanne Lawson

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 Lori very helpful

Jul 22, 2024
by:Donald Hyman

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Jul 22, 2025
by:Brooks Butler

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Jul 20, 2025
by:Glenda Rodriguez

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Jul 21, 2024
by:Marc Roberts
Reviews source: Reviews for VIP+Area+-+Sunday+July+21%2c+2024