Council considers expansion of beer garden at city festivals
by R. Mason Callejas | inMaricopa
The Maricopa City Council is considering an expansion of allocated space for beer sales and consumption at city festivals after hearing a proposal during their work session on Sept. 20.
Special Events Manager Niesha Whitman presented arguments for a larger beer garden during city sponsored festivals at Copper Sky Regional Park. The city has a contract with the local restaurant Native Grill & Wings to serve beer at the events. Though the company doesn’t always turn a profit on their investment in the events, the city still receives 25 percent of overall sales.
Whitman suggested that by allowing a larger area to mingle and roam, event goers will be more likely to partake in the libations, thus increasing the city’s cash take from these events.
