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Discover Downtown Washington outlines 'Halloween and Vine' plans, cites Dora-cup, permit and police requirements
Summary
Brandy Wieland of Discover Downtown Washington presented plans for a ticketed "Halloween and Vine" wine-and-beer festival on Oct. 3, saying vendors will use Dora cups for service and that organizers must complete state permits, insurance and police staffing arrangements before final board approval.
Brandy Wieland, who identified herself as representing Discover Downtown Washington, told the board the group is planning a wine-and-beer festival called "Halloween and Vine" for Oct. 3 and that organizers intend to sell tasting tickets and use wristbands for attendees. "It's October 3," Wieland said, adding the event would run roughly 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and that individual vendors would hold their own alcohol licenses.
Wieland said the festival would use a ticketed tasting system and that "it'll all be in that cup" — referring to Dora cups the board said are required in on-street Dora District service areas. Staff clarified that state rules and local Dora-district guidance require on-street alcohol to be served in Dora cups and that outside vendors must submit state permits, insurance and paperwork before they may serve on Main Street. "I think that's the guideline from the state statute that any alcohol that is served down on Main Street ... has to be in a Dora cup," a staff member said.
Staff and Wieland discussed public-safety and logistics details the board will need before approving the permit packet: whether to close one or two blocks of Main Street depending on vendor responses; off-duty officer needs tied to estimated attendance; porta-potties if the event spreads into the street; and use of the municipal sound system. Wieland said she expects multiple vendors, bands and partner activities with the chamber and that organizers will provide a vendor list and insurance as required.
Board members and staff also reviewed administrative next steps. The chair said staff member Kip will review the application and that the board must have the completed packet in hand to vote. Staff asked Wieland to provide any previously submitted paperwork as a hard copy so the file can be completed. "We'll have to have it in our hands to vote on it," the chair said.
The board did not make a final decision on the permit at this meeting; staff told organizers the board would take the item up again after the required forms, proof of vendor permits and insurance, and details on police coverage and site layout are in the record.
