Hoedown moved to Comerica Park Parking Lot

**Traxus** · March-12-12, 01:52 PM

I heard that the hoedown has the highest number of violent crimes [[stabbings in this case) of all the downtown festivals? Any truth to this rumor?

**Zacha341** · March-12-12, 03:37 PM

Yep, crazy indeed along with the along with the Ribs and Soul and the Fireworks festival -- all three of these events can get crazy! It's probably in part due to the level of alchohol associated with these festivals.

The African World and the Jazz Fest are less crazy and less drinking at the zombie level!

Originally Posted by Traxus

I heard that the hoedown has the highest number of violent crimes [[stabbings in this case) of all the downtown festivals? Any truth to this rumor?

**Johnnny5** · March-12-12, 04:18 PM

Originally Posted by Traxus

I heard that the hoedown has the highest number of violent crimes [[stabbings in this case) of all the downtown festivals? Any truth to this rumor?

I went to at least a half dozen Hoedowns from the late 1990's to around 2009. I never witnessed or heard of any stabbings or shootings associated with the event. The biggest problem always seemed to be the belligerent drunks and a lot of underage drinking, but very little serious violence. Of course with 1000's of people [[Many of them drinking) there are fights, but I wouldn't say it's any worse that what I've witnessed at other large rock or country concerts.

**ThisIsForTheHeart** · March-12-12, 04:31 PM

I wouldn't mind paying for Taylor Swift.

**Wheels** · March-13-12, 06:36 PM

Originally Posted by ThisIsForTheHeart

I wouldn't mind paying for Taylor Swift.

I never knew she was a hooker!

**MizMotown** · March-13-12, 03:07 PM

The hillbillies are going to be a lot happier with this set up. They won't have to interact with the city at all. They can all drive in, park and leave.

That's funny.

Too bad they never have any really big events in Hinzes Park. You could have a heck of a concert on some of those baseball fields.