Charles County Liquor Board Meeting – September 10, 2026

The board convened on September 10, 2026, to hear requests for temporary one-day Class C liquor licenses, a license transfer, a temporary expansion of licensed premises, an extension for a new license, and a retail alcohol delivery permit. All items on the agenda were handled by voice vote, with no announced opposition. The August inspection report was postponed, and the August 13, 2026 minutes were approved.

Temporary License Applications

• Butler's Enhancement – Southern Maryland Annual Crab Feast: Approved for September 19, 2026, 12 p.m.–6 p.m., at 3835 Gardner Road, Waldorf, Maryland, with approximately 300 attendees expected. Gerald Butler, vice president, testified the event is 21 and over; Charles County Sheriff's Office personnel check IDs and wristband attendees. The transcript's initial reading said 'Wild Earth, Maryland,' but the motion used 'Waldorf, Maryland.'
• Butler's Enhancement – R&B on the Lawn: Approved for September 27, 2026, 12 p.m.–8 p.m., same address, approximately 300 attendees. Mr. Butler said the 21-and-over event will use sheriff's office ID checks and a fenced drinking area; entertainment will be DJs rather than a live band. The motion was contingent on Mr. Butler providing updated security details to the board's clerk.
• Farming for Hunger Inc. – Farewell to Summer Barbecue: Approved for September 26, 2026, 5:30 p.m.–8 p.m., at 6980 Serenity Farm Road, Hughesville, Maryland, approximately 125 attendees. David Robinson and Ernie Fowler represented the applicant. They described three ID checkers, wristbands for those 21 and older, one-drink-at-a-time service, and a fenced area; tickets were advance sale only.
• Veterans Bloom Zakaya Ridge Farm Inc. – Dining at Sakaya Ridge Farm Fundraiser: Approved for October 10, 2026, 4 p.m.–10 p.m., at 11770 Charles Street, La Plata, Maryland, approximately 200 attendees. Cynthia Bliss testified the event is 21 and over, with TAM-certified staff, wristbands, and alcohol restricted to the barn and adjacent tent. The fundraiser supports veterans mental health and includes a silent auction.
• La Plata Volunteer Fire Department – Hunters Extravaganza Fundraiser: Approved for October 3, 2026, 12 p.m.–6 p.m., at Charles County Fairgrounds, 8440 Fairgrounds Road, La Plata, Maryland, approximately 500 attendees. Stephen Hingley stated there would be 100% ID checks at entry, different colored wristbands for over/under 21, ID checks at the beer truck, and a TAM-certified server. Firearm raffle winners must obtain firearms through the licensed vendor.
• Cheney Foundation LTD DBA Cheney Cares – 2026 Cheney's Annual Bull Roast Fundraiser: Approved for October 24, 2026, 12 p.m.–5 p.m., at 12165 Acton Lane, Waldorf, Maryland, approximately 300–600 attendees. Brandon Coombs said this is the 47th annual event, uses 21-and-older wristbands, one beverage at a time, about 100 volunteer employees, and three to four off-duty Charles County sheriffs. Last year raised about $100,000 for organizations including Boys and Girls Club, Habitat for Humanity, and Farming for Hunger.
• Waldorf Lions Foundation – Gun Bash: Approved for November 11, 2026, 12 p.m.–6 p.m., at Charles County Fairgrounds, 8440 Fairgrounds Road, La Plata, Maryland, approximately 200–250 attendees. Claude Humbert testified the event has run more than 20 years with trained servers, wristbands for those 21 and older, and firearms that must be picked up from the authorized dealer.
• Lake Acabellum Farm Ltd – Camp SOD Music Festival and Fundraising Event: Approved for September 26 and 27, 2026, 2 p.m.–11 p.m., with rain dates of November 19 and 20, 2026, at Regency Furniture Stadium, 11765 St. Linus Drive, Waldorf, Maryland, approximately 5,000 attendees. Representatives described a 21-and-over event, four ID checkpoints, a fenced food-court area outside the west entrance with two 10 by 30 bars, 227 security personnel, and 12 additional Charles County sheriff's officers. Alcohol purchased outside could not be carried into the stadium bowl. Proceeds are intended for music scholarships and instrument endowments for Charles County students.
• American Legion Post 238: An application for a temporary license for October 9, 2026, 8 a.m.–2 p.m. was read, but no representative was present, and the board moved on without action.

License Transfer, Expansion, and Administrative Requests

• CP 443 Inc. trading as World Liquors and Fine Wines – License Transfer: Approved transfer of the Class A off-sale beer, wine, and liquor license from 3244 Crain Highway to 3276 Crain Highway, Waldorf, Maryland, contingent on submission of the health permit and UNO and completion by January 14, 2027 (a 120-day extension). David Martinez and Ms. Patel testified; hours remain 9 a.m.–midnight, but the new location will have no drive-through.
• Martinis Restaurant and Lounge – Temporary Expansion of Licensed Premises: Approved for September 19, 2026, 12 p.m.–7 p.m., for a fundraiser with live music for the Ta Labana Lambda chapter of the Omega Sci-Fi fraternity, contingent on submission of a parking plan. Pete Hamelman said approximately 200 people were expected, no temporary bars would be set up, servers would take alcohol from the restaurant to the fenced area, and sheriff's deputies would provide security. Several board members raised parking and congestion concerns.
• Corner Liquors LLC – Ownership Notification: The board noted that Laura Yates transferred her interest to Hardik Patel, now the sole member and licensee of Corner Liquors, 3120 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, Maryland.
• Waldorf Eatery LLC trading as Eggs in Waldorf – License Extension: Approved an extension to October 7, 2026, to obtain the health permit and UNO for the new license at 4575 Fairway Village Place, Waldorf, Maryland. David Martinez said the remaining items were health-approved casters for kitchen equipment, corporate wall coverings, and signage.
• Big Mouth Liquors – Retail Delivery Permit: Approved an application for retail delivery of alcoholic beverages from Big Mouth Liquors, 2175 Crain Highway, Waldorf, Maryland, subject to monthly board check-ins for the first 90 days after delivery service begins. David Martinez and Ms. Patel described orders by telephone, website, or third-party application (no email), age-21 requirement, ID and payment matching at delivery, no deliveries outside Charles County, initial hours 11 a.m.–9 p.m., and the manager handling early deliveries. The board amended the motion to start the 90-day check-in clock from the date deliveries actually begin.

Other Administrative Items

• The August inspection report was moved to the October meeting because the inspector, Ms. Couples, was unavailable.
• The board approved the August 13, 2026 meeting minutes as written.
• Caribbean Fire closure review: Board member Mitchell reported that Caribbean Fire at 13 Shining Willow Way, La Plata, appeared to have been closed for more than 10 days based on inspections on August 5 and August 14, 2026. The board directed alcohol enforcement to conduct a 10-day consecutive closure check and follow up, because a license may expire by operation of law after 10 consecutive days of closure.

Key Outcomes

• All temporary license applications were approved by voice vote with no announced opposition, except the American Legion Post 238 application, which was not acted on because no representative appeared.
• The World Liquors transfer was approved with conditions: health permit, UNO, and completion by January 14, 2027.
• The Martinis expansion was approved with a required parking plan.
• The Eggs in Waldorf extension was approved until October 7, 2026.
• Big Mouth Liquors must report to the board monthly for the first 90 days of delivery operations.
• The board directed a 10-day closure check for Caribbean Fire and deferred August inspection reports to October.