The Division of Alcoholic Beverage Services' (DABS) Single Event Permit allows the sale of alcohol for consumption at a special event in open containers not to exceed one liter.
Required Material for Single Event Permit
Please begin this process at least 45 days before the event.
1. Contact the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Services (DABS). Review their licensing requirements and get on their agenda.
2. Download the appropriate local consent form below. Complete the applicant, entity, and event information, and submit your application.
3. All new permits require consent from all applicable county departments. There may be additional permits required by the Planning and Health Departments.
5. If approved, you will send the signed local consent form to the DABS.
Summit County Single Event Permit Types & Fees
| Single Event (alcohol or wine) | $125 |
| Temporary Beer Event (1-5 days) | $125 |
| Temporary Beer Event (6+ days) | $300 |
Any person or entity who wishes to sponsor an event, whether ongoing in duration or as a temporary event with one or more vendors, must obtain an event business permit.
Permit Types & Fees
| Temporary Permit (1 vendor, 5 days or less) | $100 |
| Small Event Permit (5 vendors of less, 3 days or less) | $500 |
| Mass Single Event, Category A (6-15 vendors, 3 days or less) | $1,000 |
| Mass Single Event, Category B (16-50 vendors, 3 days or less) | $2,000 |
| Mass Single Event, Category C (51-100 vendors, 3 days or less) | $3,000 |
| Mass Ongoing Event, Category D (6-15 vendors, more than 3 days or a recurring event) | $1,500 |
| Mass Ongoing Event, Category E (16-50 vendors, more than 3 days or a recurring event) | $2,500 |
| Mass Ongoing Event, Category F (51-100 vendors, more than 3 days or a recurring event) | $3,500 |