Special Events

We're excited that you're interested in attending or hosting an event here in Snowmass Village, and this webpage is intended to help you get started.

Thousands of fun and successful events, concerts, and races have been hosted in Snowmass Village, and we look forward to many more.

Special Event Permit Applications

It is our goal to assist event organizers in planning safe, fun, and successful events that meet the Town's Event Principles & Policies (PDF). As you consider bringing an event to Snowmass Village, the information below will help you get started.

Does your event require a Special Event Permit?

In general, any event or activity involving the use of the following requires a special event permit:

Public property or facilities
Town Parks and/or Trails
Sidewalks, roads, and public right of way
Temporary use of private property that varies from its current land use
Impacts on the site or surrounding area will occur (including but not limited to visual, noise, or environmental impacts)
Many attendees requiring or impacting public transit and/or parking
Distributing or providing alcohol

Our easy to use online permitting systems make applying for a permit easy, and we will help you every step of the way.

Understand the Application Process:

Small Events

Small events, such as birthday parties, can reserve Town parks and facilities by visiting the Parks, Recreation and Trails website.

Park and Facilities Reservations

Large Events

An outline of the review and approval process is available below. You can also view all of the Special Event Application Requirements before applying.

Permit Application Steps

1. Submit a pre-application summary for conditional approval

The pre-application should be completed at least 60-90 days prior to your event date.

2. Complete the application with plan details

The completed application must be submitted at least 45 days prior to your event date.

3. Upload other permits and licenses

4. Pay Permit Fee & Agree to Conditions of Approval

A $100 permit processing fee is due before final approval. You can pay your application fee online.

5. Debrief after your event

View All Special Event Permit Application Requirements

Begin an Application

Upcoming Event Information

Events wouldn't be successful without the people who attend, cheer, and celebrate with us. The calendar below consists of the events that have submitted a pre-application for a TOSV Special Event Permit. Not all have received full approval yet, but they are in the works. We hope to see you there.

Event Calendar

Select the events to learn more about the activities that are proposed.