Hosting an Event

Hosting an event in Gravenhurst all begins with completing an events application and then consultation with staff to determine what your event requires municipally. 

Complete the Municipal Events Application Form and send it in to the Community Events Coordinator for review. 

Once your event application and supporting documents have been reviewed and approved for permitting, you will receive a permit from the Recreation Services Division.

Gravenhurst has a variety of venues for your event to choose from. Determining what location best suits your needs is best done by working with Staff to review your proposed event and its impact.

Be sure to check out information about renting Town parks and buildings, as well as the Opera House when planning your event. A full list of all charges and fees is contained in the fees and charges by-law.

Gravenhurst has a unique variety of venues for your special day! Check out our Weddings page for more info!

As part of hosting an event, you may be required to secure additional permissions beyond your Facility Permit.

If you will be having Food or Refreshment Trucks, additional paperwork is required. Download and complete a Business Licence Application for any of the above items.

If you would like to host an event on a municipal road or need to occupy or close a municipal road, be sure to complete a Temporary Road Closure Application. If the road is a District road, then you would also fill out this application. This would be used for street sales, parades, block parties or other events that may require the use of roadway. 

If your event is looking to have inflatable attractions, have tents over 60 sq metres, or mobile signs, you are required to complete a Building Permit Application including a Schedule 1 - Designer Information Form. Be sure to contact staff in the Building Department to see what information is required for these items, prior to submitting your permit.

If your event is going to have Alcohol at it, you will need to secure a Special Occasion Permit from the Alcohol Gaming Commission of Ontario. Once you have your permit from ACGO, you will be required to submit it to the Town.

The Fire Prevention Division is also involved in community event planning. It works with event planners to ensure there will be adequate access for emergency personnel, their vehicles and that the event will be held in a emergency safe manner.

Please contact the Fire Prevention Division at 705-687-3414 for further information.