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Special Event Application

  1. Cortez Logo JPEG
  2. Thank you for your interest in holding an event in the City of Cortez!  All special Event applications must be submitted 30 day prior to the desired event date. 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.

  3. Parks Serives Reuests

    Event logistical services may be requested for a fee in addition to your reservation fee. 

    All requests are subject to availability of equipment and staff. 

  4. Recommended 1 cart per 25 attendees

  5. Additional power supplies may be avialable. Check for outlet compatability. 

  6. Insurance:
    For questions about insurance requirements or assistance in acquiring event insurance, please contact Debbie Speer at dspeer@cortezco.gov or 970-564-4019.  All insurance must name with respect to (event holder) event being held (name the park or city property), on (DATE/DATES OF EVENT), AND The City of Cortez is named as additionally insured. IT MUST say the place the event is happening at, the name of the event and the date.

    Please submit your insurance via email at dspeer@cortezco.gov or bring to Cortez City Hall at 123 Roger Smith Ave. Cortez, CO 81321.

  7. Certificate of insurance MUST be submitted 14 days PRIOR to the event or else the reservation will be cancelled, and any fees will be forfeited. 

  8. I understand the above insurance requirements*
  9. Marketing, Setup and Supplies:

    For additional assistance with event infrastructure and marketing ideas for your event, please contact the Special event and Marketing coordinator at 970-317-9543, ahager@cortezco.gov

  10. 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. 

  11. Please attach your event schedule.  

  12. Agreement of Request:*

    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.

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