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Beer board approves Harlinsdale Roundup Rodeo permit, asks organizer to post alcohol boundary signs
Summary
The board approved a beer permit for the first Harlinsdale Roundup Rodeo July 11–12, 2025, and discussed footprint and management of alcohol service across arena, berm and VIP areas.
The City of Franklin Beer Board March 13 approved a special-event beer permit for the Harlinsdale Roundup Rodeo, scheduled July 11–12, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., after hearing details about how alcohol sales will be contained and managed.
Kelly Baker, managing agent for Friends of Franklin Parks, told the board the rodeo will be hosted in the Tractor Supply Arena and adjacent eight-acre area; alcohol will be sold from multiple points including a concession stand, a berm location and a VIP tent. Baker said the group expects to run three bars and will card attendees and issue wristbands to denote age and entry.
Board members asked about the footprint and whether alcohol service would extend beyond the park; one alderman asked the parks department review the lease arrangement that allows Friends of Franklin Parks to sublease the venue. The board recommended posting signs marking the alcohol boundary. The motion to approve passed unanimously: Alderman Barnhill, Alderman Caesar and the chair voted yes.
Staff had recommended approval after inspections and committee review; the special events advisory team, which includes parks staff, advised on best practices, according to the transcript.
