An approved Special Event Application is needed to host a festival or event on private and public property in the Town of Lincoln. Learn how to submit an event application, gather application requirements and find planning resources.
A Special Event in the Town of Lincoln is considered an organized, one-time, annual, or infrequent gathering or function involving one or more of the following:
- A gathering on private property
- More than 150 people or guests
- Putting up a temporary structure (e.g., tent intended to host guests)
- Consists of several separate activities at multiple locations
- Available to the community at large
- Amplified music
To submit an event to the Town of Lincoln's event calendar, visit our Submit your event to the Town of Lincoln webform.
Special Event Guide
Before submitting your event application, we recommend you review our Special Event Guidelines to become familiar with the guidelines required for successful event hosting.
Special Event Application
The Town of Lincoln Special Event Application is a fee of $80.00 and must be submitted 30 days prior to event. The Application supports the following elements of your event:
- Ensures events provide a safe experience for the community and minimizes risk & liability to event organizer
- Increases coordination of Town services & other applicable agencies (e.g. Public Health) for your event
- Ensures success of your event and minimize disruption to community and/or surrounding residents
- Minimizes confusion & try to assist all parties
Supporting Documentation
Once the Application is submitted, we will review your application and contact you with the requirements related to your event, which could include:
- Noise Exemption Permit application
- Food Vendor Permit (Niagara Region Public Health)
- Special Occasion Permit (AGCO)
- Temporary Structure Permit (e.g., tent)
- Fire-related inspections for Special Events
- Designation of Municipal Significance
- Road Closure/Road Occupancy Permit 
- Event layout, site plan and route map
- Insurance Certificate (min. $5,000,000 of general liability coverage naming the Town as an additional insured)
For more information, call 905-563-2799 ext. 502
Age-Friendly and Accessible Meetings and Events Guide
The Age-Friendly and Accessible Meetings and Events Guide was developed as a resource for events planners and community organizations to enhance Age-friendly features and reduce barriers enabling people of all ages to actively participate in meetings, events, and community activities regardless of their age and abilities. The Guide was initially developed by the Town of Lincoln's former Age-Friendly Advisory Committee (AFAC) in consultation with the Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee (JAAC).