Special Events
Special Events are fun and festive events in our community. Please be sure to review the following information regarding obtaining a Special Event Permit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Any special event or amusement activity requires a Special Event Permit Application.
A special event is a temporary activity that may include any one or more of the following:
A special event is a temporary activity that may include any one or more of the following:
- A crowd of a size that is significantly larger than what is expected for the typical day to day use of the property under normal business conditions
- Use of additional Village Services
- The appearance of a celebrity personality
- Use of an outdoor parking lot for an activity other than parking
- Use of a structure such as a tent or stage
- Use of off-site parking
- Any outdoor event that includes a request for a temporary liquor license
- Live entertainment
- Filming/media production
- Use of public right-of-way, including processions, parades, footraces, marathons, walkathons, bike-a-thons, bike races, open air public meetings, or any other group sponsored activity occupying or using any street or public place in the Village (not including funerals and block parties)
- art festivals, concerts, carnivals, circuses, fairs, trade shows, trade amusements, boxing and wrestling exhibitions, traveling shows and any other similar or related type of activity conducted for the furtherance of a business enterprise
- Special Event Application
- Site plan depicting the layout of the event
- Application fee is $50.00 (A letter requesting a fee waiver may be submitted for events benefiting not for profits and charities.)
- If the event:
- Includes tent(s) a separate permit will need to be submitted.
- Is located in a Buffalo Grove Park District park, you must apply for a permit from the Buffalo Grove Park District.
- All materials should be submitted at least two weeks before the event.
- Village Staff will review the submission and further coordinate with the event manager for issues including but not exclusive to fire or police presence, food preparation, and other items.