The City of Boulder will host a Special Event Liquor Permit Workshop on March 31 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. to help event organizers, nonprofits, and business owners navigate the process of securing special event liquor licenses. The workshop is designed for those planning fundraisers or events involving alcohol and will provide guidance on obtaining a Special Event Liquor Permit.
Attendees will receive step-by-step instructions on the application process, key legal requirements for serving alcohol, compliance best practices, and tips for avoiding common pitfalls. The workshop will also include guidance on submitting a successful application through the Customer Self-Service (CSS) portal.
Experts in event licensing and permitting will also host a Q&A session covering topics such as obtaining permits for events on city-owned property via eProval and important sales tax considerations.
“The city aims to support organizations by offering proactive guidance surrounding the application process, improving understanding on how and when alcohol can be a part of an event, and [improving understanding on] how state and city liquor laws affect unlicensed events where alcohol is served without proper permitting,” the city said.
This workshop will be the first in a series of licensing workshops hosted by the City of Boulder’s Regulatory Licensing Division. According to the city, future workshop topics will include mobile food vehicles (food trucks), tobacco/ESD and miscellaneous licenses, and marijuana licensing.
The event is being held both in person and on Zoom.
