Big Stone Gap, VA · Wise County

No notary required

Special Event Permit Application

Event organizers complete this application to request a permit for an event in a Big Stone Gap park or other location.

What this form is

Event organizers use this application to request a permit for a special event in Big Stone Gap. The completed application must be forwarded to the Visitor Center no more than 12 months before the event and at least 30 business days before its first day. It asks for event and contact details, setup and service needs, safety arrangements, and signatures; a current insurance certificate and required drawings must be included.

Who needs it

A person or organization planning an event in Big Stone Gap should complete this application to request a special event permit.

How to submit it

Forward the completed application to the Visitor Center no more than 12 months before the event and at least 30 business days before its first day. Include a current insurance certificate and required drawings.

About notarization

No notary is required; the renter signs and dates the application, and a current insurance certificate and required event drawings must be included.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Special Event Permit Application.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Answer all questions clearly; write “Does Not Apply” where a question does not apply.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Attachments

    Include a current insurance certificate and required event drawings.

  4. 4

    Forward It To The Visitor Center

    Submit it no more than 12 months before the event and at least 30 business days before its first day.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Special Event Permit Application?
No. The renter signs and dates the application without a notary. Include a current insurance certificate and required event drawings.
How do I submit the Special Event Permit Application?
Forward the completed application to the Visitor Center no more than 12 months before the event and at least 30 business days before its first day. Include a current insurance certificate and required drawings.
What materials must accompany the application?
The application requires a current insurance certificate. Include required drawings showing items such as street closures, tent placement, parking, alcohol service areas, and banner placement.
What information does the application request?
It asks for event and contact details, attendance estimates, setup and town-service needs, safety and security arrangements, insurance information, and renter and town staff signatures.

Need something notarized?

This Special Event Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Big Stone Gap form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.