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Hughson council approves alcohol sales at 2026 Fruit and Nut Festival
Summary
The Hughson City Council voted 5-0 to permit alcohol sales at the 2026 Fruit and Nut Festival April 25through April 26, keeping the same footprint and hours used last year, and instructed staff to proceed with permits and logistics.
The Hughson City Council on Monday approved a request from the Hughson Chamber of Commerce to allow alcohol sales at the 2026 Fruit and Nut Festival, voting 5-0 to authorize a beer garden and the same site layout and hours used in 2025.
City manager Dominique (city manager) told the council the event footprint is unchanged from last year and the proposed hours are Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. "This is the same setup as last year," the city manager said, adding staff had confirmed the map and logistics with event organizers.
The council opened the item for public comment and heard none. With no substantive changes requested, a council member moved and another seconded the motion to approve the Chamber's request. The roll call recorded five ayes and no dissent; the motion passed.
Why it matters: the council's approval clears a key permit that allows the Chamber to plan beverage service for an event that draws residents and local vendors, and it signals staff will now complete licensing and site preparations before the festival.
What happens next: staff will finalize permits and logistical details with the Chamber and bring any necessary administrative approvals to the council in follow-up reports. The council did not place additional conditions on the permit during the meeting and no enforcement changes were announced.
