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Historic Downtown Garner Unveils New Social District

The Garner Social District went into effect on March 1. Visitors to the Historic Downtown Garner commercial district can enjoy alcoholic beverages in a defined public area, but some rules and restrictions apply

The new Garner Social District was launched in Historic Downtown Garner on March 1. See the map below for the district's boundaries. Hours for the district are Monday-Saturday noon to 10 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p.m.

Here are some do's and don't's for those who want to enjoy the district:

Please do:

  • Purchase your beverages only from permitted businesses.

  • Enjoy your beverages only within the Garner Social District boundaries (see map below).

  • Be responsible for your behavior. Follow all rules associated with the Garner Social District.

  • When enjoying your beverage in the Social District, enter only businesses with signage that permits alcoholic beverages and stay within the Social District.

Please don't:

  • Bring your own alcohol.

  • Bring or refill your own cups.

  • Take any alcoholic beverages outside of the designated Social District zone. Boundaries are designated by signage (also, see map below).

  • Take any alcoholic beverage onto Town-owned property (e.g. the Garner Recreation Center).

  • Assume that every business located within the Garner Social District zone participates. Please check for appropriate signage.

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