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Special Events
Grand County supports and welcomes special events that enhance the quality of life for our residents and visitors by fostering sustainability; empowering community; balancing the natural solitude of the surrounding desert with world-class recreation; supporting local entrepreneurial and creative enterprise; and celebrating culture, heritage, and place.
Definition of a Special Event:
A sporting, cultural, entertainment, commercial, competitive, or similar gathering or activity that impacts the County, its present of future inhabitants, or local businesses, whether for profit, non-profit, or charitable purposes, whether open to the public or not, whether located on private or public land (including trails), occurring for a limited duration not to exceed thirty (30) consecutive days where any one of the following criteria applies:
- Noise exceeds permissible levels set forth in Title 11 of the Grand County General Ordinances ("Noise Ordinance") may be used or created
- Activities exceed the normal scope of permitted use of the property
- Participants expect a duty of care, aka safety
- Public rights of way, including County roads and sidewalks, may be fully or partially closed
- The County Commission determines that the proposed Event will result in identifiable impacts on County services or the health, welfare, peace, comfort, or safety of Grand County residents and/or visitors
Special Events include (but are not limited to) events where entrance/participant fees are charged or suggested or other compensation is exchanged, retail sales are conducted or vendors offer goods or services, trail rides are regulated by a commercial, organized group/event, or competitive SRP (or similar) issued by the state or federal government are organized; races; concerts; or a public assembly, such as a parade, rally, or celebration.
Exceptions:
- Non-commercial, non-competitive family, friends, or youth events such as weddings, family reunions, dances, parties, or garage sales with less than 250 Daily Total Attendance or 50 Motor Vehicles
- Conferences, trainings, lectures, sporting events, or similar events held in a permitted permanent facility consistent with the facility's occupancy and design standards
- Community events owned or sponsored by resolution by the County at a County-owned facility
Please see the current Grand County Special Event Ordinance for more information. For any questions, please email events@grandcountyutah.net.
Permit Application Process
Applying for a Special Event Permit is a two-step process:
- Submitting an Intent to Apply (ITA)
- When the ITA is approved, submitting a Special Event Permit Application
Start your Special Event Intent to Apply (ITA) HERE
ITA Deadlines and Review
For Events Held | ITA Deadline | Review Date |
---|---|---|
January 1 - March 31 | First Monday in July | 2nd Commission Meeting in July |
April 1 - June 30 | First Monday in October | 2nd Commission Meeting in October |
July 1 - September 30 | First Monday in January | 2nd Commission Meeting in January |
October 1 - December 31 | First Monday in April | 2nd Commission Meeting in April |
Resources for Applicants
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Timeline for Applicants
- Application Guide @(Model.BulletStyle == CivicPlus.Entities.Modules.Layout.Enums.BulletStyle.Decimal ? "ol" : "ul")>
Important Documents
- Special Event Ordinance No. 675 (updated 5.2.2023)
- Grand County Fee Schedule
- Indemnification and Liability Agreement
- Property Owner's Permission
- Statement of Authority
- EMS Special Event Guidelines
- SEUHD Temporary Food Service Permit
- Local Consent Form (Alcohol) @(Model.BulletStyle == CivicPlus.Entities.Modules.Layout.Enums.BulletStyle.Decimal ? "ol" : "ul")>
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