Special Events Office
Location and Contact Information
Parks and Recreation
22 Lincoln Street
5th floor City Hall
Hampton, Virginia 23669
757.727.6348 Telephone
757.727.8313 Fax
22 Lincoln Street
5th floor City Hall
Hampton, Virginia 23669
757.727.6348 Telephone
757.727.8313 Fax
Hours of Operation:
- Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
- Closed Saturdays and Sundays.
- Closed Major Holidays.
Special Events Permit
Special Event Applications are required for events and festivals meeting the following criteria:
- Event is Outdoors
- Event is Open to the Public
- Event is Held on Public Property
- Permit Application
- Darling Stadium Addendum Permit
Resource Guide for Special Events
Temporary Food Sale Or Distribution
- Requirements for Temporary Food Service Establishments at Special Events
- Temporary Food Sale Or Distribution Application
- Temporary Food Event Action Cycle
- 3 Tub Set Up And Handwash Station
Permit Process and Cost
- Special Event Applications are only required for events that meet all of the following criteria:
- Event is Outdoors
- Event is Open to the Public
- Event is Held on Public Property
- Complete the Special Events Permit Application along with Site Requirements, Parade / Street Closure and Public Safety forms if appropriate.
- Applications are available:
- for pick up at Hampton City Hall, 22 Lincoln Street, in the Parks & Recreation Department on the 5th Floor.
- and can be mailed to you; just call our office at 757.727.6348, or
- complete application online at www.hampton.gov/special-events.
- If a question does not apply, please write "N/A" in that space.
- Please type or print clearly.
- Attach additional sheets if necessary.
- For online applications, make sure to print out page 4 (signature page). Then sign it and mail it with your check payment.
- The application will not be processed if the information is incomplete or if the signature page and $50 permit fee has not been received.
- Please make your $50 check payable to the "City of Hampton".
- Submit application and payment 90 days prior to event. Mail the application to Hampton Parks & Recreation Department, 22 Lincoln Street, Hampton, VA. 23669.
- Parks & Recreation Department will review the application with the event organizer - ensuring all required information has been submitted. The office also makes sure that the event location is available.
- All expenses for insurance, security, fencing, restrooms, tents, sound systems, and services provided by City of Hampton departments shall be paid by the event organizer.
- In most cases, a minimum of $1 million dollars of insurance is required. Securing and paying for insurance is the responsibility of the applicant
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