Special Event Licences
A special event is typically a variety of businesses coming together to sell their goods to the community at one location. There are various licence types for events; the licence you require depends on your business practices.
If you are unsure what type you would fall under, send an email describing your event in detail to [email protected] for review. Once the review is complete, they will let you know which type of licence you must obtain for your special event.
Food Sales |
If you are participating in a special event in Oshawa and selling food, you will need either a Short Term Food Shop Licence or Temporary Refreshment Vehicle Licence. For example, if you are selling food (including prepackaged foods) at a booth/table at a festival/craft show/fair, you will need a Short Term Food Shop Licence. If you are preparing and selling food from a food truck or trailer, you will need a Temporary Refreshment Vehicle Licence. If you are unsure if a Food Licence is required, you can email [email protected] with a description of the event and what you will be selling. Licensing Services will let you know the type of licence you will need. Short Term Food Shop LicenceFees:
To apply for a Short Term Food Shop Licence, you must submit the following documents:
Apply for a Short Term Food Shop Licence Temporary Refreshment Vehicle LicenceFees:
To apply for a Temporary Refreshment Vehicle Licence, you must submit the following documents:
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Peddling Goods |
If you are selling your goods and wares at an event, you will require a Peddler Licence. The type of licence depends on your vendor attendance. Peddler Licence applications must be submitted at least thirty (30) days before the event. Peddler Class A – General PeddlerA General Peddler is a person who goes from place to place, or to a particular place, with goods, wares or merchandise for sale, or who carries and exposes samples, patterns or specimens of any goods, wares or merchandise that are to be delivered in the City afterwards. Fees:
To apply for a Peddler Class A - General Peddler Licence, you must submit the following documents:
Apply for a Peddler Class A - General Peddler Licence Peddler Class B – Special Event OrganizerA Special Event Organizer is any person organizing an event involving multiple vendors at one location exhibiting, offering for sale, and/or distributing of, temporarily, goods, wares, and/or merchandise to the general public. A few examples of events are craft shows, trade shows, and flea markets. This licence does not include food sales. If you have food vendors participating in your event, each food vendor will need to apply for a Short Term Food Shop Licence. Fees:
To apply for a Peddler Class B - Special Event Organizer Licence, you must submit the following documents:
Apply for a Peddler Class B - Special Event Organizer Licence Peddler Class C – Seasonal SalesThis licence is for a person who goes to a particular place to vend goods for one (1) period of up to three (3) months in each twelve (12)-month period selling goods that include but are not limited to: gardening products and Christmas trees. Fees:
To apply for a Peddler Class C - Seasonal Sales Licence, you must submit the following documents:
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Carnival |
A licence for an exhibition, display, event or amusement show which may include the operation of one (1) or more Amusement Devices or midway style attractions. Fees:
To apply for a Carnival Licence, you must submit the following documents:
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