SPECIAL EVENTS

Special Event Permits

Special event applications are required when a patron (Lake Forest resident or non-resident) plans to have a gathering of more than 50 people at any City park. The process applies to private parties, non-profit organizations, and for-profit businesses.  Special events can be held during weekdays, as well as on the weekends.

Special Event Fillable Application

Guidelines

• The City requires a minimum of 30 working days prior to the proposed special event in order to circulate the application, gain the necessary signatures, and ensure the correct and complete insurance is in order.
• Proof of insurance required includes Certificate of Liability Insurance (COI) naming the City additional insured for up to $1,000,000 and a separate Endorsement Certificate naming the City specifically insured for the date of the special event. Insurance that does not include the Endorsement Certificate will not be accepted.
• The use of sound amplification is strictly prohibited at any special event. (LFMC Chap. 13.04)
• Alcohol is prohibited at any special event. (LFMC Chap. 13.04)
• Solicitation of any specific business at a special event is prohibited. (LFMC Chap. 13.04)
• On weekends, the City provides a field ambassador the day of a special event to visit the event and ensure that the park has been prepared in accordance with the event permit and that event organizers are following the terms set forth in the event permit. After a special event is approved, the patron will be given the field ambassador’s contact info for their particular event date. During the week, City staff is available during regular office hours of 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

For specific questions and to initiate a special event permit, please contact us by phone at (949) 273-6960.

Special Event Sponsorship Program

Did you know that the City's Special Events have more than 30,000 people in attendance annually? Additionally, the City's recreation brochure advertising these events is mailed to 35,000 homes and social media posts reach over 1 million people.

Now, your business can reach these individuals through the City's Special Event Sponsorship Program! Sponsor a community event and receive several benefits, which may include your logo printed on event giveaways and print advertisements, priority booth placement at special events, and/or website and social media promotion.

Each event has sponsorship opportunities at levels ranging from $100 to $10,000, to fit any budget. The Lake Forest Community Services Special Event Sponsorship Opportunities Packet outlines the events available for sponsorship, the various sponsorship levels, and sponsor benefits.

Special Event Sponsorship Policy and Packet

Special Event Sponsorship Policy

2022 Sponsorship Opportunities Packet

2023 Sponsorship Opportunities Packet

For more information, contact Laura Lisack at (949) 461-3451, or via email at llisack@lakeforestca.gov.