American Canyon, CA · Napa County
Special Event Application
The Special Event Application is for organizers seeking a permit to hold a community or other special event on public property in American Canyon.
What this form is
Organizers use this application to request a permit for a special event on public property, including a city park or facility. The city accepts applications up to one year in advance and no less than six months before the event. Applicants provide event details, contact information, attendance estimates, and information about activities such as amplified sound, food, vendors, alcohol, street closures, and tents; supporting documents may also be required.
Who needs it
Organizers seeking a permit for a special event on public property must submit the application, and the applicant must be at least 18 years old.
How to submit it
The form lists the Parks and Recreation Department at 4381 Broadway Street, Suite 106, American Canyon, CA 94503, and a $250 nonrefundable application fee is required when submitting for city review. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant certifies the information and agrees to the release terms by signing.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Special Event Application PDF for an event on public property in American Canyon.
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Complete The Application
Provide the event, applicant, and organization details and answer the sections that apply; use “N/A” for sections that do not apply.
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Gather Required Documents
Prepare supporting materials required for your event, such as vendor lists, site plans, or a street-closure application.
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Submit To The City
Submit the completed application and required fee to the city department named on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Special Event Application?
- No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block; the applicant signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Special Event Application?
- Submit the completed application to the city department named on the form. The form lists the Parks and Recreation Department and a $250 nonrefundable application fee for city review.
- When should I apply for a special event permit?
- The city accepts applications up to one year ahead of the event, but no less than six months before it. Additional event-specific documents may be due at least 30 days before the event.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for event dates and times, location, description, attendance, applicant and organization details, and information about activities such as food, vendors, sound, alcohol, tents, and street closures.