I emailed the "administrator" by the email address provided on sherwood forest website. I asked if they were owned by anyone. She said no, and was a partner with a guy named George. And I asked (politely) well, I'll just copy and paste :
"I was curious about the 51% sign you guys have. I was curious why? I mean, I figured you would make more $ on tickets than anything. And I figured you wouldn't sell the alcohol, but instead have vendors that do. And even if you did sell the booze yourself, why try to 51% the whole grounds? As I understood it 51% was to be for a premises, and by premises in TX penal code 46.035 is defined as, a building or a portion of a building. (for instance you can't 51% a square city block in Houston). And, I totally understand posting that where they sell alcohol. But surely there is so much more there than drinking. I like a good beer as much as the next guy, but I really just want to have fun with my girlfriend. Personally it feels disenfranchising, almost discriminating to be told you can't come in here. And if I may (because you really can't convey tone in text very well), this isn't meant to be rude in any way, or trying to start an argument, or anything like that. Just a conversation, and questions.
Thank you
And the reply:
I know nothing bout the liquor. Its an independent vendor. Renaissance Beverage Co.
I mentioned that I could not find an email for them and asked if I could have one to talk to them, but I have not received a reply. I think that they just get a packet in the mail and hammer up signs and don't know any better. Not that that is a valid excuse. It isn't. But I'd like to talk with them first before the TABC.