Only beer and wine, including champagne, shall be served or sold in the facility. All consumption of alcohol and possession of open alcohol containers must remain within the building. City Ordinance No. 461 prohibits consumption of alcoholic beverages in or upon any Public Street or alley, in or upon any public sidewalk, and in or upon grounds of public buildings. When alcohol is being served or sold at the Opera Hall, it is mandatory that the General Liability Policy include Liquor Liability Coverage.
If selling beer and/or wine Permittee must obtain an ABC License and Liquor Liability Insurance coverage prior to the event. This license is only available for non-profit organization, and the license is necessary when:
- Selling beer or wine
- Serving beer or wine at an event with a paid admission.
If there is no charge for any portion of the event, such as a wedding reception, a license is not required.
The following steps are required to obtain a Special Daily License from the State of California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control:
1) Contact the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control and ask them to send you the appropriate information and forms.
State of California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
3021 Reynolds Ranch Pkwy, Ste 150
Lodi, CA 95240(209)371-6771
2) Obtain a letter that states the City of Sonora is aware that alcohol will be sold in conjunction with your paid event.
3) Take the letter issued by the Special Programs Coordinator, along with your IRS 501-C3 form, or other proof of non-profit status, to the Sonora Police Department. If there are no objections, the Chief of Police will issue a second letter. It is recommended that you call ahead to make sure that the Chief policeis available. A fee of $15.00 will be charged if you do not bring your IRS 501-C3.
Sonora Police Department
100 S. Green Street
Sonora, CA 95370
(209)532-8143
4) Submit the letters and the appropriate forms issued by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control tothe Department or Alcoholic Beverage control, pay the fee, and complete the process to obtain the dailylicense.
5) Submit a copy of the Special Daily License issued to you by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to the Special Programs Coordinator prior to your event at the Opera Hall.
In-House Bartending Services
Enjoy top-notch in-house bartending services at your next event. Our skilled bartenders ensure a memorable experience. Please call the Chamber for pricing and availability.