Please go to experiencecobourg.ca for the most up to date required event documents. Remember to submit your event to our Town Calendar/Experience Cobourg at: www.cobourg.ca
Municipal Event Application
Are you planning a festival or special event?
All festivals and events taking place on municipally-owned property (including roads/road allowance, parks, parking lots, open spaces, walkways, beaches and piers)a Special Event Permit issued by the Town of Cobourg.
This permit is issued upon the completion of the Municipal Event Application and approval from the Community Events Committee and/or Council.
Timelines
Completed Municipal Event Applications must be signed and returned with all required paperwork and additional permits by application deadlines:
- At least 60 days in advance for events with an expected attendance of less than 5000
- At least 90 days in advance for events with an expected attendance of 5000 or more
Required Event Documents and Forms
Food Vendor and Refreshment Vehicle Requirements
Addendum A & B must be submitted as required by the Refreshment Vehicle By-law 043-2015 two (2) weeks prior to the event for each food vendor.
The Town of Cobourg Accounting Department will invoice you for permit and event fees prior to the event.
Every applicant shall obtain insurance of no less than $5,000,000.00 (WITH Corporation of the Town of Cobourg named as additional insured), per occurrence against loss or damage resulting in bodily injury or death or damage to any property from any one incident and such policy shall name the Town as an additional insured and shall protect the Town for all claims for all damage, injury or death arising out of any act or omission on the part of the event organizer, its servants or agents. The policy shall be endorsed to provide that the policy shall not be altered, canceled or allowed to lapse without written notice to the Town. Proof of insurance is required with the event application.
Municipal Community Grant Application - Deadline to Submit October 31 every year
Municipal Community Grant Information
Do you have a question regarding your event or application?
The events coordinator is a helpful resource for planning your event and answering questions on the event application process. Please contact jchapmandavis@cobourg.ca if you require assistance.
Contact Us
Town of Cobourg
55 King Street West
Cobourg, ON K9A 2M2
Phone: 905-372-4301
Toll Free: 1-888-972-4301
Sign up for our Newsletters
Stay up to date on the Town of Cobourg's activities, events, programs and operations by subscribing to our eNewsletters.
