- Pursuant to State Liquor Code and City of Boulder regulations, anyone that is selling and/or serving alcohol at an event (1) to which members of the general public have access, and/or (2) that has been posted to social media platforms or otherwise publicly announced, is required to obtain a Special Event Liquor Permit. Nonprofit organizations are the only entities that qualify as an applicant. Each entity is limited to fifteen (15) days per calendar year for special event permits.
- Applications must be submitted at least 30 days prior to the event date or they cannot be accepted. Applications can be accepted up to 90 days prior to the event.
- The application must include both the city and the state application, including all required documents, according to the application checklist. Do not send the application directly to the Colorado Liquor Enforcement Division.
- After the application is reviewed by staff, a public notice poster will need to be picked up by the applicant and posted at the event location for at least ten days.
- Please contact the Regulatory Licensing Division at 303-441-4192 or email us at LicensingOnline@bouldercolorado.gov with any questions.
Information about City of Boulder Special Event Liquor Permits
How to apply for a Special Event Liquor Permit held on Private Property and Permit Requirements
Special Event Liquor Permit Requirements
How to Apply for a Special Event Liquor Permit (Private Property)
Register for a City of Boulder Customer Self Service Portal Account
Complete Application Packet
Locate the Special Event Liquor Permit held on Private Property Application below.
Complete Form
Complete our Special Event application form
Staff will respond within 1-2 business days with instructions to upload the application materials.
Upload Application & Pay Invoice Online
A Licensing Specialist will be assigned to the application and provide instructions to begin this process.
- Log Into City of Boulder Customer Self-Service Portal
- Select the "My Work" option on the dashboard
- Select "My Permits"
- Locate your permit and click on the permit number
- Select the "Attachments" option
- Select "Add Attachments" and locate your completed application
- Select "Submit"
- To pay fees, select the "Fees" option
Application Processing
Once the application has been submitted, staff will review the application materials and follow up if they need any additional information. An intake meeting may be required for large events.
Have Questions?
The Regulatory Licensing Division holds virtual application clinics every Wednesday morning from 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., which you may attend via call in to ask liquor license application questions:
- Call in (audio): Call 412-912-4129 and enter conference ID: 292 927 332 797# and passcode: i6UjRP
- Join Microsoft Teams Meeting