Special Event Application

Special Event Application

A Special Event Application must be submitted to receive a Special Event Permit if you are hosting an event in the Town of Innisfil.

A Special Event Permit is required for any event that may include the following:

  • Event is open to the public
  • Event where alcohol is served
  • Event where a By-Law Exemption (road closures, noise exemption, parking exemption or burn permit) is required

Please note a $100 special event fee (By-Law 057-24) will be applied to your permit upon application approval.

If you're unsure whether your event requires a special event permit, please email the Arts, Culture and Event Specialist.

Review our Special Event Application Guide for full details about permit requirements. Filling out this form will streamline the special events process and help coordinate town staff to prepare.

Choose the Type of Event you are hosting:

Event on Town Property Application

Application forms must be submitted at least 90 days before the requested event date to be considered. Once information is submitted, it will be reviewed to determine whether it meets the requirements to receive a Special Event Permit.

Type of Organization
Event Type
The Corporation of the Town of Innisfil must be listed as an additional insured.
Indicate which of the following elements are applicable to the proposed event:
Tents must be fire-rated. Anything larger than 10x10 requires a building permit. 
Please ensure you have arranged a food preparation inspection with the health unit.
Maximum 3 files.
64 MB limit.
Allowed types: txt, pdf, doc, docx.

A Special Event Permit is not required for events held on private property. However, other aspects of the event may require permits or inspections. Let us know what you are doing, and we can guide you through which applications are necessary.

Type of Organization
Indicate which of the following elements are applicable to the proposed event
Tents must be fire-rated. Anything larger than 10x10 requires a building permit. 
Maximum 3 files.
64 MB limit.
Allowed types: txt, pdf, doc, docx.

Approval is at the discretion of the Town of Innisfil. Special events are not considered approved until you receive your Special Event Permit. The length of the approval process depends on the specifics of your event. Additional documents will be requested upon review of the Special Event Application.

Organizers are reminded that all municipal, provincial and national by-laws and laws are in effect and organizers are responsible for adhering to such by-laws/laws.

Any personal information collected through this form is pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter M.56, as amended, and will be used to contact the applicant. Questions about this collection should be directed to the: Community Events Team, Town of Innisfil, 2101 Innisfil Beach Road, Innisfil ON, L9S 1A1. Telephone: 705-436-3710.