DORA
DORA Establishments
Sip & Shop Locations
Cars Are the Stars
September 13th, 2025
12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Downtown Minerva
(330) 868-7979
2nd Friday
August 8th, 2025
Starts @ 5:00 PM
Downtown Minerva
September 12th, 2025
Starts @ 5:00 PM
Downtown Minerva
October 10th, 2025
Starts @ 5:00 PM
Downtown Minerva
(330) 868-7979
Stay Tuned
For more upcoming DORA events!
Enter any permitted establishment & order your
favorite beer, wine or cocktail in a DORA cup.
Enjoy your beverage while walking within the DORA
boundaries or visiting locations with a GREEN DORA
decal indicating beverages are permitted.
Properly dispose of your DORA cup when empty or before
entering a NON-DORA permitted establishment.
FREQUENTLY ASKED DORA QUESTIONS (FAQs)
What is a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA)?
A DORA is a specific area in which alcoholic beverages may be sold by licensed liquor establishments for outdoor consumption.
What are the hours of the DORA?
The DORA is for special events only & the hours will be designated by the Village of Minerva Council.
Where can I purchase a DORA drink?
Can I walk anywhere with my DORA drink?
No. You must stay within the boundaries of the DORA.
Can I reuse my DORA cup?
No. Each DORA cup is for single use only.
Can I bring my own alcoholic beverage, pour it in a DORA cup & walk around the DORA?
No. Only drinks purchased from participating establishments, located in the official DORA cup can be consumed, within the boundaries of the DORA.
Official Rules of the Minerva Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA)
In accordance with ORC 4301.82(F)(1)(c), the hours of operation for the DORA will be for special events only.
Special events will be approved by the Minerva Village Council.
Please click here to see the schedule of upcoming DORA events.
A person may have in their personal possession an open container of beer, wine, or intoxicating liquor at an outdoor location within the
DORA if the open container of beer, wine, or intoxicating liquor was purchased from a qualified permit holder to which all of the following apply:
- The permit holder’s premises is located within the DORA; and
- The permit held by the permit holder has an outdoor refreshment area designation; and
- The open container consists of an official DORA Cup.
No person shall do any of the following:
- Enter the premises of an establishment with an opened container of beer, wine, or intoxicating liquor acquired elsewhere; or
- Possess an opened container of beer, wine, or intoxicating liquor while being in or on a motor vehicle within the DORA,
unless the possession is otherwise authorized under division (D) or (E) of ORC 4301.62. - Beer, wine, and intoxicating liquor may be served and consumed solely in approved plastic containers in the DORA.
- In addition to all other applicable standards and penalties, any person that violates the rules &
requirements of the DORA is guilty of a minor misdemeanor punishable pursuant to law. - In addition to all other rights & remedies pursuant to law, non-compliance by any qualified permit holder with any rule, standard, or requirement set forth in this application, constitutes a failure to satisfy public health & safety requirements of the DORA & shall constitute grounds for Council to request the Ohio Department of Commerce (Division of Liquor Control) to revoke or otherwise fail to renew the DORA designation issued to the permit holder pursuant to ORC 4301.82(E).