Special events means any temporary for-profit or non-profit event, gathering, or organized activity held outside the confines of a building or permanent structure including but not limited to meetings, entertainment, performances, shows, exhibitions, street fairs, rallies, races, concerts, carnivals, or amusements held on city-owned or private property and sponsored by an applicant that is expected to draw over one hundred (100) attendees. (Excludes any primary or secondary public or private school sponsored event.)
Fees
| Application Fee: Paid by the Event Coordinator/Organization. | $25.00 - Waived for non-profit organizations. |
| Cleaning Deposit: Paid by the Event Coordinator/Organization. | $100.00 - Refunded if no damage is found. |
| Food Vendors: Each vendor will pay this fee directly to the City of Gatesville. | $25.00 per event or $75.00 for an annual permit. Waived with a comptroller report showing Sales Tax paid for the City of Gatesville. |
| Other Vendors: Each vendor will this fee directly to the City of Gatesville. | $25.00 per event or $75.00 for an annual permit. Waived with a comptroller report showing Sales Tax paid for the City of Gatesville. |
| Alcohol Sales: Paid by Event Coordinator/Organization. | $100.00 - TABC permit required. |
| Tent Fee: Only required if tent is larger than 400 sq. ft. or canopy is larger than 700 sq. ft. | $75.00 - Flame Retardant Certificate required for any tent with walls. |
| Additional fees may be required for Police, Fire, EMS, or Public Works. | Actual cost of personnel. |