Outdoor Public Space - Event Use Inquiry Form

We appreciate your interest in considering outdoor public space as a location for an upcoming event. This form serves as your request for an invitation to apply for an Outdoor Special Event Permit. The City of Asheville uses the information provided to make decisions about the permitted use of public space for events. Decisions are based on factors such as community benefit, capacity, impact, logistics, and balancing various public interests.

Inquiries are considered as early as 6 months in advance of the event date and as late as 8 weeks in advance of the event date. Please allow up to two weeks for City review and determination. Approved requests will receive an invitation to apply for permits with a link to the permit application system. Application deadlines are based on attendance and are due as early as 4 months in advance to as late as 6 weeks in advance of the event date. Please see the Outdoor Special Event Guide on our website for further information here.

Basic Event Detail

Event Title *

Estimated Daily Attendance *

New or Returning Event? *

New

Returning

Annual/Repeating or One-Time Event? *

Annual/Repeating

One-Time

Produced by 501(c) Nonprofit Organization? *

Yes

No

Any Ticketed/Gated Components within Public Space? *

Yes

No

Alcohol Served within Public Space? *

Yes

No

Event Date Options

To help us identify the best possible fit, please provide three date options that the event could be held. If multiple dates in a row or series, please list the beginning date for each option.

Preferred Event Date (1st Choice) * 🛈 +

Alternate Event Date (2nd Choice) * 🛈 +

Alternate Event Date (3rd Choice) * 🛈 +

Additional Preferred Dates, Multi-Day Events, or Dates in a Series

Event Location Options

To help us identify the best possible fit, please provide three potential location options where the event could be held, and let us know if the same impacts to streets and property would apply for each location.

Preferred Event Location (1st Choice) *

Street Closures Needed? *

Yes

No

Street Name(s) (if applicable)

Public Transit Routes Impacted? *

Yes

No

Tents, Inflatables, or Temporary Structural Additions? *

Yes

No

Law Enforcement Needed? *

Yes

No

Alternate Event Location (2nd Choice) *

Street Closures Needed? *

Yes

No

Street Name(s) (if applicable)

Public Transit Routes Impacted? *

Yes

No

Tents, Inflatables, or Temporary Structural Additions? *

Yes

No

Law Enforcement Needed? *

Yes

No

Least Desirable Event Location (3rd Choice) *

Street Closures Needed? *

Yes

No

Street Name(s) (if applicable)

Public Transit Routes Impacted? *

Yes

No

Tents, Inflatables, or Temporary Structural Additions? *

Yes

No

Law Enforcement Needed? *

Yes

No

Event Description

Please tell us about the event and the individual or group responsible for production.

Select ALL event attributes and features that may apply: *

In a few sentences, please describe the event. *

How is the event unique? Does the event meet a need, demand, or interest that is not adequately met by other special events held within Asheville's outdoor public space? *

Please briefly outline the experience and qualifications of the producing individual or group as it relates to the event as described. *

Additional Comments?

Contact Information

Thanks! Please let us know the best person to speak with about this inquiry. We'll be back in touch as soon as possible.

Primary Contact First Name *

Primary Contact Last Name *

Organization Name (if applicable)

Street Address *

Address Line 2

City *

State *

Zip Code *

Phone Number with Area Code *

Email Address *