Rumor has it that it's at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway... I agree that the fee is pretty steep and, IMHO, not worth bringing a guest unless you can drink enough to make it worth your while...

Reference:

http://www.ntpro.nl/blog/archives/503-Wheres-the-VMworld-2008-Party.html

Some info of the party and welcome reception that i found on the web.

Welcome Reception:

International Beer Tasting

Martini Bar

Oxygen Bar

VMworld Party – Las Vegas Motor Speedway

September 17th

Pit Stop Challenge –

Join in on the fun as attendees test their speed in this 1-on-1 timed competition, as they remove and

replace wheel lug nuts on NASCAR front clip.

Go Kart Race –

Take a whirl with your attendees! Eight gokarts

that attendees will be racing in.

Big Wheel Racing –

Massive Big

Wheel car.

Exotic Car Lounge (Graphics) –

Exotic Car Lounge to check out a unique collection of specialty vehicles.

Exotic Car Lounge (Lighting) –

Exotic Car Lounge to check out a unique collection of specialty vehicles.

I wonder how it'll handle 10-15k people...

It does seem a bit steep.

Considering the size of the Venue they picked, I would imagine there would be a concert or something too.  (Last year at Cisco Networkers' party, they had KISS perform)

$275 is more than 2 VIP tickets to a Cirque de Soleil show.  It does have me wondering what else is in store...

Why not go to the Double-Take Software party on Tuesday, Sept 16 which is free? Cluster-Funk (the Double-Take Software band) is playing - and yes, they are REALLY good!

It's being billed as a customer appreciation party but it's also for wannabe customers! Here are the details...

Tuesday, September 16, 2008 from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Nine Fine Irishmen at New York - New York

The Strip, Las Vegas, NV

Registration is required: http://www.doubletake.com/misc/vmworld08.aspx

Ooooh, that's excellent. Do I have to be using your products to be invited?

Does anyone know of more parties?  I'm going to spam my vendors and see what they have, and I'l get their okay to post it here.  Not generally a party person but last year VMware had an awesome time, regretted the lack of sleep every day greatly but still totally looking forward to it.

Hah, if I had carefully read your initial post I would have seen your initial invite info.

And I do qualify as "wannabe customer " though I would discourage anyone trying to approach me with a heavy sell for the next couple of months... last of several projects wrapping up and my brain set to purge anything not directly related.  However, doubletake products was recommended to me by colleagues to enhance the interesting little setup I have for continuity and DR...

I guess, YAY, that means I come to your party

VMworld Party

Wednesday, September 17, 7:00 p.m.-11 p.m at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. You'll enjoy live entertainment and racing activities. Here is the link to the VMworld party info:

http://www.vmworld.com/conferences/2008/networking/activities/

Guest Passes are available for the Party and the Vmworld 2008 Welcome Reception

Your guest will be able to attend the VMworld 2008 Welcome Reception and Party. This pass does not allow access to sessions, keynotes or conference meals. Guest passes are $275, and the guest must be at least 21 years old to attend.