Resolution 2024-020, authorizing the serving of alcohol on public property, and the erection of tents on public property for the Carmel Art Festival

Adopt Resolution 2024-020, authorizing the serving of alcohol on public property, and the erection of tents on public property for the Carmel Art Festival

 Carmel Art Festival

The 30th Annual Carmel Art Festival is scheduled to take place from Friday, May 17 through Sunday, May 19, 2024. The event featuring exhibits from Carmel art galleries, a live sculpture demonstration, live music, a kids art program, and a VIP wine reception. The event will take place in Devendorf Park over the course of three days, and in addition to the VIP wine reception will include the erection of a 8 x 20 tents to house the art exhibits.

Because this event proposes to serve alcohol on public property and erect of tents on public property or some combination thereof, further approval is required by City Council as follows: 

• Per Carmel Municipal Code section 9.20.020, it is unlawful for any person to drink any alcoholic beverage in or upon any public place within the City. The City Council may, however authorize exceptions to the code for specific events of limited duration by adopting a resolution. 

• Per Carmel Municipal Code section 12.32.060, it is unlawful to construct or erect any tent upon any public property. The City Council may, however authorize exceptions to the code for specific events of limited duration by adopting a resolution. 

There is no fiscal impact associated with adopting the resolution. 

This is an annual event for which the Council routinely provides approval for the serving of alcohol and the erection of tents on public property.