The Iron Heart Baltimore Bash - September 18, 19 & 20, 2026

[Tago Mago]

@yannis this. It's a pain in the ass. Plenty of time though to figure something out. Who knows what flights and schedules look like next year. Flying via Toronto is a great idea. DId that once before, gate to gate in roughly 35 minutes, including US immigration. ORD on the other hand was an absolute nightmare to connect through

[Oaktavia]

Ahh OK yeah limited direct flights makes sense. Driving a few hours beats a layover.

To reiterate traffic in and around Bmore and DC- it can get pretty bad. Growing up in Maryland, I assumed all highways were crazy like 95, 495, 270, etc. It was a pleasant surprise to learn that was not the case elsewhere. There are times though when traffic in that area isn't bad at all. Earlier this month, I drove from West Virginia to southern Maryland and it was the easiest drive through the state I've had. Even 495 which has four lanes of traffic was totally open. So, expect the worst and perhaps you'll be surprised, although MD/DC/VA drivers really are the worst.

[Tago Mago]

@Oaktavia no idea what the trains are like nowadays. Went from New York to Boston a few years ago on the train, which was actually quite pleasant, very scenic. That would have been my initial idea if I were to fly into another airport

[catdad1]

@Oaktavia we are not ALL bad! But yeah we try to avoid the general area as much as possible. Waze/ Google maps is often a life saver.

[Oaktavia]

@Tago-Mago good point there. Folks might be able take a MARC or Amtrak to Penn Station in Bmore.

[Oaktavia]

@catdad1 said in The Iron Heart Baltimore Bash - September 18, 19 & 20, 2026:

@Oaktavia we are not ALL bad!

This is true but the bad ones distract from that quite a bit.

Also- what part of MD are you from? I am from Frederick.

[Giles]

@Matt said in The Iron Heart Baltimore Bash - September 18, 19 & 20, 2026:

I’m sure you guys will figure out what’s best for you.

Yeah, it's not fucking rocket science.....

[meatmarketdenim1]

Oh hell yeah, thanks for organizing @Matt
def going try fly out and meet/hang with everyone. One snag is Me and my wife are planning on having a baby next year. so depending on timing, and everything may not be able to go. Def let ya guys now if we’re able to show up

[Oaktavia]

@meatmarketdenim1 right on man!

[Tago Mago]

@Giles doesn’t Paula take care of everything for you?

[Denimhead 0]

Philadephia is very easy to get in and out. probably 3-3.5 hours down. i would take that over Newark if prices were the same.

[meatmarketdenim1]

@Oaktavia
Thanks man, and you got one on the way right?future rad dads

[catdad1]

@Oaktavia not sure if you are referring to me. I am from Richmond VA. just a couple hours south.

[Oaktavia]

@catdad1 oh that's right, I think I recall you mentioning that.

@meatmarketdenim1 yessir!!!

[scooter]

You can count me in. I'm hoping to ride out there. I'm thinking I may take a scenic trip on the way home, as well. A little tour of the bourbon trail in Kentucky, that time of year, ought to be a fantastic way to spend a couple of weeks...

[Matt]

@scooter I wasn’t worried about you making it.

[Matt]

I haven’t don’t an IH party yet w/o u.

[scooter]

@Matt , I've been to Gosport 3 times, Hamburg once. If I don't show up in Balmore, there better be something seriously wrong with me...

[scooter]

I'm hoping the Orioles have a home game, while I'm there. A trip to the Yards is in order.

[Matt]

I’d be into that.