Fair/Market/Festival

All Fairs, Markets and Festivals must have a permit to operate in the City of New Orleans. Depending on the type of fair/market/festival, you may need a number of additional permits and licenses.

Fees

Fee Summary Sheet

Required Documents

Promoters/show organizers should first contact City Council member in whose district the event will be taking place. The Council District will be informed of events in their district and must approve of any temporary alcohol permits in their district on to the application process. Click here for Council contact information.
Master Event Application
Supplement A - Special Event Promoter/Vendor
Supplement D - Parks and Rec Centers - if event is on City property
Supplement E - Tents
Supplement F - Entertainment
Supplement G - Safety and Security
Lease or Property/Land Authorization agreement - if event is on private property
Recorded Act of Sale, if the property has recently changed ownership (if applicable)
Plot plan showing boundaries of the property and location and dimensions of the reviewing stands, stages, tents, tables, seating on the property with location and distance to the nearest fire hydrant
Plan/contract to dispose of all waste
Submit all to the Department of Safety & Permits, 1340 Poydras St, Suite 800, New Orleans 70112

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Depending on the details of your event, you may need to fill out and submit additional supplements or documents. Please start by completing the Master Event Application and as indicated:

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(504) 658-7200

1340 Poydras Street Suite 800 New Orleans, LA 70112

9am—5pm
Monday—Friday

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