- Pursuant to State Liquor Code and City of Boulder regulations, anyone that is selling and/or serving alcohol at an event (1) to which members of the general public have access, and/or (2) that has been posted to social media platforms or otherwise publicly announced, is required to obtain a Special Event Liquor Permit. Nonprofit organizations are the only entities that qualify as an applicant. Each entity is limited to fifteen (15) days per calendar year for special event permits.
- Applications must be submitted at least 30 days prior to the event date or they cannot be accepted. Applications can be accepted up to 90 days prior to the event.
- The application must include both the city and the state application, including all required documents, according to the application checklist. Do not send the application directly to the Colorado Liquor Enforcement Division.
- After the application is reviewed by staff, a public notice poster will need to be picked up by the applicant and posted at the event location for at least ten days.
- Please contact the Regulatory Licensing Division at 303-441-4192 or email us at LicensingOnline@bouldercolorado.gov with any questions.
Holiday Closures
In observance of the Memorial Day Holiday, all administrative facilities and Age Well Centers will be closed on Monday, May 26. Some facilities and services will be open.