Big Stone Gap, VA · Wise County
Special Event Permit Application
Event organizers use this application to request a permit for gatherings of 50 people or fewer on Town property or streets in Big Stone Gap.
What this form is
This application is for gatherings of 50 people or fewer that do not require assistance from Town employees. The event organizer must complete it and return it to the Visitor Center at least 10 business days before the event; the policies say the date must be available and the application submitted and approved to reserve it. The form asks for event, contact, attendance, location, and event-setup details.
Who needs it
An organizer planning a gathering of 50 people or fewer on Town property or streets that does not require assistance from Town employees needs this application.
How to submit it
Complete the application and return it to the Visitor Center at 306 Wood Avenue East, Big Stone Gap, at least 10 business days before the event.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it mentions no notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Special Event Permit Application and review the policies on the reverse.
- 2
Complete The Application
Answer all questions fully and type or print clearly; provide the event, contact, attendance, and setup information requested.
- 3
Sign And Date
Read the agreement and sign and date the application.
- 4
Submit To The Visitor Center
Return the application to the Visitor Center at 306 Wood Avenue East at least 10 business days before the event.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Special Event Permit Application?
- No. The application has a renter signature and date line but no notary block. The document mentions no notarized or sworn attachment; the signer just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Special Event Permit Application?
- Return the completed application to the Visitor Center at 306 Wood Avenue East, Big Stone Gap, at least 10 business days before the event.
- Who can use this application?
- It is for organizers of gatherings of 50 people or fewer that do not require assistance from Town employees.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for event dates and location, contact details, expected attendance, event activities and equipment, and any special needs or requests.