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Commissioners approve chamber use of annex parking lot for fair; alcohol sale limited and contested
Summary
The court granted the Walker County Chamber of Commerce use of the annex parking lot for the October 2, 2026 fair and approved limited beer sales within a tented area; one commissioner said he would oppose alcohol sales on county property but the overall motion carried.
Walker County Commissioners Court approved use of the annex parking lot for the Walker County Chamber of Commerce’s October 2, 2026 fair and allowed controlled beer sales in a designated tented area, while one commissioner signaled a firm policy objection to alcohol on county property.
A Chamber representative described the event’s security measures and charitable purpose: the group said about 320 beer units were sold last year, raising roughly $1,233, of which $1,000 went to a scholarship recipient. The representative also emphasized that alcohol is sold at a single tented footprint and that off‑duty and contracted security are used.
One commissioner said he would vote against alcohol sales on county property but supported the event’s use of parking and other facilities; the court approved the item by voice vote with the recorded opposition noted in discussion.
The county did not adopt a policy change in this meeting; commissioners indicated staff could explore clearer county policy for future events if desired.
