Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA)

  • Hours of Operation

    In accordance with RC 4301.82(F)(1)(c), the hours of operation for the DORA shall be as follows:

    Monday through Saturday, 11 AM to 10 PM *

    *Excluding the period of the Popcorn Festival which is held annually the first Thursday,

    Friday and Saturday after Labor Day

  • Designated Area

    Situated in the City of Marion, County of Marion, State of Ohio and being known as part of an area of land bounded by S. Prospect Street on the west, Center St. on the north, the north/south alley between S. Main St. & S. State St. on the east, and Church Street on the southern boundary.

    The above described area of land will be the designated as the Downtown Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA). See above graphic depiction of the limits

  • DORA Cup

    In accordance with RC 4301.82(F)(1)(g), beer, wine, and intoxicating liquor shall only be consumed within the DORA as follows:

    a) Beer, wine, and intoxicating liquor shall be served and consumed in the DORA only in the specifically designated cup produced and provided by each participating license holder. (the "Official Cup"). No other container will be permitted. All DORA beverages must be served in a new, unused, Official Cup. Only one (1) Official Cup per person will be permitted in the DORA. Used Official Cups must be disposed of before entering any establishment in the DORA. Official Cups shall hold no more than sixteen (16) fluid ounces and shall be composed of plastic.