Want to host a special community event?
If you have one or more of the following, you are considered a Special Event:
- Any event that collects donations or has sales of any kind (such as entry fees, retail sales of goods or merchandise, food or beverages, or memorabilia).
- Any event that is open to the public or attracts more than 200 persons.
- If you have Live Music/Band or a DJ.
- If you will be putting up tents, amusement rides, inflatables, signs, banners, staging, bleachers, or other fixtures (must be held down by sandbags - no stakes)
- If you will sell concessions – food or beverages pre-packaged or prepared on site.
- If you have a firework display at your event. (Not allowed in Irvine Park)
- If you will be filming a production or movie.
- If your event will sell alcohol.
- If there will be overnight camping.
- Food trucks at event.
If you are wanting to host a special event, you must:
- Complete the application form (below)
- Pay a non-refundable application fee of $25.00
- Submit the complete application 45 days prior to your event the the Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department at 30 W Central St, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 or emailed to parkforest@chippewafalls-wi.gov
- Attend a Special Event Meeting if required by the Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department.
All special events on park property are subject to approval by the Chippewa Falls Parks Board, which meets the second Tuesday of every month.
Call (715)723-0051 or email parkforest@chippewafalls-wi.gov for more information!