The Electric Works campus will become the second Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) in the City of Fort Wayne beginning Saturday, May 25. The launch of DORA at Electric Works coincides with the holiday weekend and Fort Wayne’s Farmers Market on campus. As additional Electric Works programming kicks off, such as the Summer Music Series, Meet the Machines, and Bike Nights with Harley Davidson, the Electric Works DORA will provide an enhanced visitor experience as guests are able to explore all of the public spaces of the west campus while enjoying their favorite beverage.
A DORA allows individuals who are at least 21 years old to purchase alcoholic beverages from approved vendors and retail establishments and carry them outside to be consumed within the DORA boundaries. Retail establishments participating in the DORA will provide special cups, and signage and waste receptacles will be placed at any DORA boundary exit.
The following businesses at Electric Works are participating in the DORA:
● Chapman’s Brewing Company
● The Charlie Horse
● Kekionga Craft Company
● The Kitchen & Co.
● Local Apple Cart
These businesses will sell alcoholic beverages in the approved DORA cups, which can then be consumed within the boundaries of the Electric Works campus. The boundaries include Swinney Avenue to the south, College Street to the west, Broadway to the east, and the railroad as the northern boundary.
“We’re excited to quickly follow Downtown Fort Wayne as our city’s second official DORA. We are grateful for the leadership of the City of Fort Wayne and the Downtown Improvement District to bring the DORA to our community and Electric Works. This is a step forward in establishing campus as one of Fort Wayne’s essential Third Places, a place where you can interact with other members of the community. You can buy your favorite beverage, stop and linger – perhaps at one of our summer music events,” said Katy Silliman, senior director of experience for Electric Works.
Electric Works provides a full calendar of events, which includes the Farmers Market each Saturday throughout the summer. The Electric Works campus offers visitors numerous parking options, including street parking and up to 2 hours of free parking in the Union Parking Garage or any of the surface lots.