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Enjoy Responsibly - What You Need To Know
Main Street Ozark with the City of Ozark is proud to introduce the 'On The River' Entertainment District - a walkable space where adults 21 and older can enjoy alcoholic beverages in a designated 'On The River' cup, while wearing an 'On The River' wristband, outdoors while exploring shops, parks, community events, and participating businesses within the boundaries of the Entertainment District.
This initiative promotes tourism, supports small businesses downtown, and provides a fun, family-friendly atmosphere where locals and visitors alike can connect and enjoy historic downtown Ozark, AR.
Family-Friendly Environment
- Children and families are welcome in the Entertainment District.
- Visitors are expected to drink responsibly and act respectful at all time.
Carry Your Drink Outdoors
- You may walk with your alcoholic beverage, but only within the clearly marked boundaries of the Entertainment District.
- If you exit the area, you must dispose of your cup.
Alcohol, Cup, & Wristband from Approved Businesses
- All alcoholic beverages must be purchased from valid liquor licensed participating bars or restaurants within the Entertainment District.
- All businesses in the Entertainment District must comply with the City of Ozark Ordinance 2025-3.
- No outside alcohol, tailgating, ice chests, or glass or personal containers are allowed.
- All alcoholic beverages must be in the designated 'On The River' cups provided by an approved bar or restaurant after age verification. Each person may carry one alcoholic beverage at a time.
- 'On The River' Wristbands must be provided by an approved bar or restaurant after age verification. Wristband must be wore while carrying an alcoholic beverage outdoors within the Entertainment District boundaries. Wristbands help businesses and law enforcement quickly confirm legal age of participants.
City Rules Still Apply
- No disorderly conduct, excessive noise, or unsafe behavior.
- State law prohibits consuming alcohol while carrying a firearm.
- The city may suspend or shut down the district at any time due to violations and safety concerns.
Respect the Entertainment District & Businesses
- The Entertainment District will be clearly marked with signage.
- When you are finished with your drink or you exit the area, you must dispose of your cup.
- Walking in the streets may only be allowed when officially closed for an event.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I take my cup into different establishments?
Yes, you may take empty 'On The River' cups into different approved businesses that sell alcoholic beverages with the Entertainment District boundaries, where you may purchase a beverage and reuse your cup. Please note, ABC rules prevent you from taking a full cup from one establishment selling alcohol beverages to another establishment selling alcoholic beverages. Some retail and special event locations that do not sell alcohol may allow you to enter their establishments with a full cup. These establishments will have signs at the door to designate their participation in 'On The River' Entertainment District.
Can I bring my own alcohol?
No. All alcohol must be purchased from valid liquor licensed participating bars or restaurants within the Entertainment District.
Can I carry multiple drinks?
No. One alcoholic beverage per person at a time.
Can families be in the 'On The River' Entertainment District?
Absolutely! The Entertainment District is designed to be a safe, family-friendly space.
Are firearms allowed?
You cannot consume alcohol while carrying a firearm, per Arkansas law.
Where can I walk with my drink?
On sidewalks and in parks within the Entertainment District boundaries. Participants may not walk in the street unless it is closed for a city-approved event. See boundary map for more information.