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Want to host an event in Cortez? Below is the Event Request Form. Looking to find out what is going on in Cortez?
Please go to Cortez Events for the Cortez Retail Enhancement Association supported events.
You can find additional information on what is going on around Montezuma County at the KSJD Community Calendar.
Thank you for your interest in holding an event in the City of Cortez! Below you should find everything that you need to begin the process of holding an event in Cortez. If portions of this form do not pertain to your event(liquor, banner or road closure) please disregard and do not fill out. If you have any questions please contact the office of Communications and Events at jbrooks@cortezco.gov or 970-564-4096.
How many?
Existing, additional, none? The City has scatterboxes available for checkout for added power. A deposit is required. Please contact the Cortez Recreation Center for more information at 970-564-4080.
Do you need extra picnic tables?
Fire Department, Police or EMS? Please indicate yes or no if there will be a request, what assets and the amount requested.
For questions about Park Rentals and Facilities questions please contact LaDonna Robinson at 970-564-4081 or lrobinson@cortezco.gov
Please ensure all food vendors have a health permit, and the event needs to have a Temporary Food Event (https://montezumacounty.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Temporary-Food-Vendor-Application-2021.2022.pdf).
Please submit your insurance via email at dspeer@cortezco.gov or bring to Cortez City Hall at 123 Roger Smith Ave. Cortez, CO 81321.
If your event intends on having alcohol please download the following forms and return it to City Clerk, Linda Smith. With questions please email lsmith@cityofcortez.com or call 970-564-4008. The City uses the Colorado State Permit and charges a one time $100 fee. Please disregard the $25 and $10 charges on the form. Cortez Parks and Recreation Special Events Alcohol Permit
These forms must be submitted via email to lsmith@cortezco.gov or in person at the City of Cortez City Hall at 123 Roger Smith Ave. Cortez, CO 81321.
The Street Closure Request Form can be found at the following link. With questions regarding street closure process and policies please contact Dona Thompson at dthompson@cortezco.gov or 970-564-4045.
This form must be submitted via email at specialevents.coordinator@cortezco.gov or in person Colorado Welcome Center at 928 Main St. Cortez, CO 81321.1.
Please follow the link to the Main Street Banner Request Form. For questions regarding Main Street banner regulations and installation please contact Dona Thompson at dthompson@cortezco.gov or 970-564-4045.
This form must be submitted via email at specialevents.coordinator@cortezco.gov or in person Colorado Welcome Center at 928 Main St. Cortez, CO 81321.
For additional assistance with event infrastructure and marketing ideas for your event, please contact the Communications and Events Manager at 970-564-4096 or jbrooks@cortezco.gov
I understand that filling out this form is only a request and not a guarantee of availability or permission to hold the event. The City of Cortez reserves the right to deny permission for any event.
Please provide a google aerial map showing the layout of the event and notable facilities – a beer garden, stage and sound, parking plan, extra porta potties, entrance/exit, commercial tents, etc.
Please attach your event schedule.
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