Jewell Park beer garden at the farmers market
Summary
Hops & Fog Brewing wants to run a fenced beer garden at Jewell Park on four summer 2027 dates coinciding with the farmers market. The board split — some saw no harm in a carded, gated beer garden, others felt the family-friendly alcohol-free farmers market shouldn't change — and sent the question to the City Council with the split noted.
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Last discussed Jan 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
The beer garden would be billed at full cost recovery, so it wouldn't cost the city — but police staffing would be required.
A local brewery wanting to participate in community events, and adults who'd enjoy beer at the market.
Members who value the farmers market as an alcohol-free, family-friendly event see a change to its character.
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Recreation Board — January 22, 2026
Hops & Fog Brewing wants to run a fenced beer garden at Jewell Park on four summer 2027 dates coinciding with the farmers market. The board split — some saw no harm in a carded, gated beer garden, others felt the family-friendly alcohol-free farmers market shouldn't change — and sent the question to the City Council with the split noted.
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