Marshfield Common Council Approves Relaxing Open Container Restrictions During Hub City Days Car & Bike Show
Thursday, June 27th, 2019 -- 10:45 AM
(Focus on Marshfield) -The Marshfield Common Council has approved drinking alcoholic beverages during the Hub City Days Car & Bike Show on July 27.The approval relaxes open container restrictions from 10am-4pm in the areas where the car show takes place downtown. Carry-ins will still be prohibited under state statute but beverages can be purchased at various locations. Police Chief Rick Gramza stated during the meeting that a similar measure worked well for the Downtown Wine Walk, based on officer observation and feedback from businesses. Individuals will need to be ID’d and have a wristband to consume alcohol at the festival. Allowing open containers would discourage attendees from consuming a drink quickly before returning to their vehicle.
“In an effort to curb binge drinking, which is very dangerous for the community and not supported by the police department, a little bit of lenience here is felt that it may allow people to enjoy their beverages rather than consuming their beverages in a fast manner,” said Gramza. The Brew Fest and beer garden areas will be fenced off and are not part of the open container area. The motion carries 9-1 with Alderman Spiros voting no.
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